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Coughing headache


Posted by Berte

It seems like the left side of my head is kind of full.My head don't hurt unless I cough. When I cough, each time I cough it seem like the top of my head is going to bust. I have been to the Dr. twice and both times he gave me something for sinuses.Neither time it helped the headache. ( I call it a headache but it only hurts when I cough.My face is not tender like it gets with sinus infection. It really has me concerned. Do you know what could be cusing this?
 
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JP

Hi Berte

I have very similar symptoms but I also get a headache when I sneeze and bend over or lay down too quickly. The headache is pretty much there constantly but is worsened by these actions. I saw a neurologist today and he has suggested a course of medication to see if it's simply a Tension Headache. He has also arranged an MRI scan to check on the area where the spine enters the skull (sorry I can't be more medically explicit). No idea how long this all going to take but if I discover anything useful, Ill let you know.

John

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