I get severe pain in the back of my head and upper neck when I am flying, specifically descending. It actually feels like my he

Posted by Christy Wells

The question pretty much sums it up.  I am 51 years old.  This has been happening for the past 10 years probably.  I don't fly that often, but when I do, I actually feel as though my head could possibly explode during descent.  It's a horrid pressure.  It starts going away after landing, and probably after an hour or so, there are no signs of the pressure.  Can something possibly explode in my head, a blood vessel maybe?  I wanted to go see my grandchildren this summer, but I don't know if it's safe.   Christy Wells