chronic discomfort and pain

[Emu567]

hi,

I’m a 26 year old student from wales . For the last couple of months I have been feeling constant discomfort and aching on either side of my head . I thought it was in my scalp but it might be inside my brain . It is incredibly uncomfortable and is causing me considerable psychological distress and depression .

I have been prescribed amitryptilline but it does nothing for the discomfort /pain. It has got so bad I can’t lie down and feel comfortable at night . I’m not comfortable enough to sleep. However it is pretty constant throughout the day . Nothing makes it better . Nothing seems to relieve it . How do I cope ? I am not good at coping with pain my instinct has always been to run away however I cannot run away because it is in my head at all times . It’s not something I can escape .

[Crystalbowl]

So sorry to hear this. Apart from the Amatriptilyne, have you had any tests or scans to see if there is something causing this pain? if you have and there does not appear to be anything particular causing it, it might be useful to look into neuroplastic pain. There is a lot of information about this on the internet including books, videos, podcasts, etc. I hope you soon feel better. 🙂

[Hidden]

Hi there. That must be awful for you, my heart goes out yo you. It's pretty scary too when you don't know the reason for pain that your having. I was also going to ask if your GP has sent you for any tests at hospital? If not you should ask to be referred for some tests, possibly in the neurology department. If the amitriptyline aren't helping you there are other nerve painkillers you could try. I hope this helps, good luck.

[Batty1]

Did you have an MRI? If not you need one.

[katieoxo60]

Hello there it is not much fun trying to study with a terrible pain , you should really be checked for other causes if its still there. Are you taklng other painkillers besides the amytriptilline? which is a relaxant really. It could just be strain from studying but it needs checking out and sensible treatment considered. Best wishes.

[Konagirl60]

I agree you need an MRI, CT scan to rule out growths.Have your ears been checked?

[Bsgatlin]

Hello Emu567,

Have you tried any stretches that help the back of the neck leading to the scalp? Also just your generic advil? I wish you luck in recovery!!

[Hidden]

Do you have any problems with your neck that may cause problems you explainThe medication you describe is an AD drug that some take for nerve pain possibly neck

Talk to your Doctor, jf possible and arrange to be seen

BOB