Busgirl 0 Posted November 4, 2015 Hello, new here. I've been reading all the chronic headache and brain tumor posts out there. I can't seem to find anyone with the same symptoms as me tho. I've been to four doctors, all say I have nothing to worry about. I tend to think that they just say that because I'm pregnant and can't/won't do the tests needed to really know for sure. I have a neurology appointment on the 16th of this month. Seems so far away tho. But dreading it as well, thinking about receiving 'the' diagnosis is so scary for me. So here are my symptoms....About a month and half, two months after becoming pregnant, I started having these headaches. Didn't pay much attention to them, I've always had random headaches. Although these did seem different. One morning I woke up and felt a swollen and sore lymph node on my neck, almost behind my ear. Scared me because I've never had a sore one there before. So what did I do?? I googled of course. This was before I knew I shouldn't tho. So google tell me... If no sign of infection or injury, could be brain tumor or neck tumor. I have been in panic mode since then. Sorry, was supposed to list symptoms.. here goes. Pressure and pain in two places on top of my head, possibly slightly to the left. Small area, and doesn't last very long. Another pain is... like a pinched blood vessel or pinched nerve. These happen on the sides and back of my head. Small area and doesn't last long either. I also have, what I believe, is a tension headache. Starts in my neck and I feel up the back of my head and sometimes around the sides. Feels like I need to pop my neck really bad. I also get sharp pains behind both my eyes, doesn't last long tho. All of these symptoms are everyday, throughout the day. Middle of the night too. Seems to be worse at night time tho, maybe because anxiety is always worse then too. I am 23 wks pregnant. I know headaches are common in pregnancy, but these just do not feel like normal headaches to me. I really can't handle anyone saying anything like.. oh that sounds serious, you should have that seen about. To me it sounds very serious, i just can't get a doctor to believe me. I guess I need some reassurance. Any one have anything like this?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busgirl 0 Posted November 6, 2015 Had such a good day today. Hardly any pain, was able to think of other things, focus on different things other than just the headaches. But now... My head is hurting, and it just throws me into depression/panic at the same time. This pain on top of my head is not like any headache I've had before I got pregnant. It scares me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busgirl 0 Posted November 6, 2015 No response is not comforting... Can't help but think that it's my symptoms that keeps ppl from responding. Like, they really do sound that bad and ppl don't want to say anything. Which, if that's the case, that's fine. I couldn't take hearing it anyway. My neurology appointment is just around the corner.. I can wait. Positive thoughts till then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cassandra 44 Posted November 6, 2015 Hi Busgirl,Have you spoken to your gp about the headaches? I have no children so don't know if it's part and parcel of being pregnant, but your gp should be able to advise you on that.You've had a good day today, so hold on to that Contact your gp and discuss your concerns with him/her. Think positive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cassandra 44 Posted November 6, 2015 OK for some reason my pc didn't show me your very first post Your doctor has already told you it's nothing to worry about. I had a colleague who had a swollen node behind her ear and she was convinced it was something serious too. She saw her gp, and was assured all was ok. The sweling eventually went away.If your gp says your headaches are nothing to worry about, you should believe him. They could well just be tension/ anxiety headaches. I know this may sound silly but why not book yourself in for an indian head massage? They're very relaxing and stimulating the scalp can ease tension headaches.Anxiety has a wonderful habit of giving all sorts of interesting symptoms. If you read through the list of 100 symptoms on this forum, you'll see you're not alone in this Chin up, and good luck with your pregnancy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JungleJulia 235 Posted November 6, 2015 You might just not realise that you have a slight infection. The body is often fighting off little viruses etc and you might not even have obvious symptoms. A few weeks ago my glands were swollen and I had a small fever but no other symptoms, I didn't have a cold or flu or whatever. I just rested and eventually it went back to normal again. Having small pains here and there in your head are more likely either stress related or pregnancy related. I know people often get headaches in pregnancy, its a perfectly normal symptom. But also, if you're stressed and focusing on the headaches, you're more likely to find sensations there to worry about. Considering these symptoms can be very easily put down to stress, it would be bad to go having further tests done, particularly tests that might harm the baby. Try to focus on other things and remind yourself that its nothing. If it gets worse in the future, then maybe try the doctor again, but it sounds like you should trust the docs on this one, you're probably fine. Take care of yourself and do things that relax you xx 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
