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scalp/hair pain

Posted Aug 24 2008 8:22pm

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I sometimes feel extra sensitive on my scalp when I'm having a Migraine; without a doubt, I am a girl who can't stand to have a regular ponytail in for more than a few minutes because of the aches that come as a result. During and right after a Migraine, I've been known to feel scalp pain.

But this is different. All day the crown of my head has ached as if I had a ponytail pulling on it--but I hadn't put my hair up at all when the pain started. The pain is all around the roots of my hair and is exacerbated by my pressing on my ultra-sensitive scalp. It's truly a strange sensation, especially since, as I've said, I didn't have a ponytail in, nor am I having a Migraine.

A cursory Google search gave me some leads when I looked up "scalp pain" and "hair pain," but I'm doubting I have the ailments (other than Migraine) mentioned as possible reasons for scalp pain.

This post is mainly for myself in the case this continues--it'd be nice to be able to tell my neurologist when it started and how it felt.

Does anyone here feel this same sensation sometimes?

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mphs

I also have the same problem sometimes! sore scalp, hurts to touch hair. I also have migraines- but this symptom does not always come with a migraine or lead into a migraine. I tend to believe that I get a sore scalp and hair if I clip my hair to the back of my head (no matter how loose the hair is, or position or how small and light the clip is). I have not mentioned to my neurologist.

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Janet G.

mphs, I've since learned that my formerly unexplained scalp pain is allodynia (painful response to non-painful stimuli, such as touching or brushing). I'm not sure what can help it other than trying to stay in good shape and such!

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shilpa j.

hi ,

i have such pains too.. at thr roots of my hair and at several place around my head.. it keeps changing.. and the stranges part is i have none of the symptons mentioned on most of the websites... no migranes, i have never worn a ponytail.. no constant headaches.. just this wierd sensation at the roots of my hair.. does any one know of any kind of medication ? should i visit a doctor for this ? please help

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Rykersnana

I also have had this weird phenomenon for around 3 years. It must be neurological - maybe to trauma, because I've had a fall and car accidents. My neurologist is giving me Botox treatments in the scalp/temple area every 3 months. This has helped some....then they put me on Lyrica. I finally went off Lyrica after 2 1/2 yrs....I'd put on lots of weight and didn't like other side-effects. Now the constant pain is back. It is strange. I haven't received a formal diagnosis - partly, I think because I also have Fibromyalgia and Drs. tend to just put all pains into that "folder". I have degenerative cervical arthritis, also. HELP, anyone!!!

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Janet G.

You could still have allodynia, Shilpa. Many doctors are unfamiliar with the vast variety of pain disorders, so finding a pain specialist in your area might be your best bet. Hope you start feeling better soon!

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Janet G.

Rykersnana, if your current doctor is not meeting your needs, I suggest that you get a second opinion somewhere else. I'm not telling you to ditch your current doctor, just visit someone else (a pain specialist? another neurologist?) and see what she/he has to say.

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i have the same thing go on with my scalp as well but i don't be having a migraine but it seem to hurt all the time what could it be i've tried medicated shampoo it helps for a hour or so then comes right back anyone knows whats going on with me head

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ashrafabir

i feel the same Pain on my hair root. its really unusual . the pain is tolarrable but why should i keep this pain . when i touch my hair , or pull back or up it hurts . i feel pain on my hair root. please suggest me ? what should i do. i went few doc but they always gave me hair fall solution. and its not working. please tell me if u got any solution. my email is ashrafabir@hotmail.com .

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ish

i ve been facin similar problem past 2 -3 mos n feel very unusual first it began with hair fall n now my hair roots hurt..n yeah it started at the crown n now i feel mie temples r sore as well...m 24 and clueless if its neurogenic or some deficiency ..for i feel my hair is very healthy...bt have noticed one thing n tht is the hair falls off rt from the root! so thts disturbing ....i had real nice hair b4 and m worried ever since this has happened ....i had started taking an ayurvedic med for my skin n it was jus a blood purifier so i doubt it cud b doin this...also i was on a diet earlier so i thot i shud blame it on tht....bt now tht m eatin healthy i feel there is something not rt somewhere still!! i surely m goin to visit a doc bt cud someone notify me as to wot this medical condition is !!! n y!!

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ish

after a continuous research n being a medical student i found out tht one possible cuz of the hair root pain cud b folliculitis as well..so if u have scalp pain...plz try n touch the areas which hurt n try searching for any possible bumps on ure head...n if u have folliculitis you neednt worry much..all u need to do is go to a dermatologist! n fix up the issue...try having food stuff cotaining zinc which helps in case of folliculitis...but please do refer to a dermatologist b4 taking any medications or even medicated shampoos! :)

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