Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 >From: " Athena Li " <ali@...> >Reply-SSRI medications ><SSRI medications > >Subject: Head Pressure >Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2003 11:37:35 +0800 > Athena, I too suffered from head pressure, as did a few others on here...all I can really say is it will eventually go away, but its going to take time...have you had your blood pressure checked? I have developed hypertension after the whole paxil nightmare, for which I now take beta-blockers in a low dose...sometimes my blood pressure has been 170/120--very dangerous, but I suspect the head pressure I experienced was somehow related...this obviously may not be the case for you...I would also avoid caffiene and stress as best you can...deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help as well...and even though I didn't believe it at first, I can honestly say that aromatherapy gave me relief...I got one of those clay pots from Body Shop and some oils, and would do it every afternoon, anything to bring myself to a calm state...what you are experiencing is definitely a symptom shared by many!!! It won't kill you, but it is aggravating and hard to function when you feel like your head is in a vise...hang in there and you WILL feel better! We are here for you... _________________________________________________________________ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with a FREE computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 >From: " Athena Li " <ali@...> >Reply-SSRI medications ><SSRI medications > >Subject: Head Pressure >Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2003 11:37:35 +0800 > Athena, I too suffered from head pressure, as did a few others on here...all I can really say is it will eventually go away, but its going to take time...have you had your blood pressure checked? I have developed hypertension after the whole paxil nightmare, for which I now take beta-blockers in a low dose...sometimes my blood pressure has been 170/120--very dangerous, but I suspect the head pressure I experienced was somehow related...this obviously may not be the case for you...I would also avoid caffiene and stress as best you can...deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help as well...and even though I didn't believe it at first, I can honestly say that aromatherapy gave me relief...I got one of those clay pots from Body Shop and some oils, and would do it every afternoon, anything to bring myself to a calm state...what you are experiencing is definitely a symptom shared by many!!! It won't kill you, but it is aggravating and hard to function when you feel like your head is in a vise...hang in there and you WILL feel better! We are here for you... _________________________________________________________________ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with a FREE computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 >From: " Athena Li " <ali@...> >Reply-SSRI medications ><SSRI medications > >Subject: Head Pressure >Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2003 11:37:35 +0800 > Athena, I too suffered from head pressure, as did a few others on here...all I can really say is it will eventually go away, but its going to take time...have you had your blood pressure checked? I have developed hypertension after the whole paxil nightmare, for which I now take beta-blockers in a low dose...sometimes my blood pressure has been 170/120--very dangerous, but I suspect the head pressure I experienced was somehow related...this obviously may not be the case for you...I would also avoid caffiene and stress as best you can...deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help as well...and even though I didn't believe it at first, I can honestly say that aromatherapy gave me relief...I got one of those clay pots from Body Shop and some oils, and would do it every afternoon, anything to bring myself to a calm state...what you are experiencing is definitely a symptom shared by many!!! It won't kill you, but it is aggravating and hard to function when you feel like your head is in a vise...hang in there and you WILL feel better! We are here for you... _________________________________________________________________ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with a FREE computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 >From: " Athena Li " <ali@...> >Reply-SSRI medications ><SSRI medications > >Subject: Head Pressure >Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2003 11:37:35 +0800 > Athena, I too suffered from head pressure, as did a few others on here...all I can really say is it will eventually go away, but its going to take time...have you had your blood pressure checked? I have developed hypertension after the whole paxil nightmare, for which I now take beta-blockers in a low dose...sometimes my blood pressure has been 170/120--very dangerous, but I suspect the head pressure I experienced was somehow related...this obviously may not be the case for you...I would also avoid caffiene and stress as best you can...deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help as well...and even though I didn't believe it at first, I can honestly say that aromatherapy gave me relief...I got one of those clay pots from Body Shop and some oils, and would do it every afternoon, anything to bring myself to a calm state...what you are experiencing is definitely a symptom shared by many!!! It won't kill you, but it is aggravating and hard to function when you feel like your head is in a vise...hang in there and you WILL feel better! We are here for you... _________________________________________________________________ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with a FREE computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 I hear this all the time at work (am working as a tech in a alchohol/drug/mental hell hospital). My son even said it. He complained as do the patients at work of the head pressure. How these doc's get up and look at themselves in the mirror every morning i will never know. Connie in Dallas Head Pressure >Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2003 11:37:35 +0800 > Athena, I too suffered from head pressure, as did a few others on here...all I can really say is it will eventually go away, but its going to take time...have you had your blood pressure checked? I have developed hypertension after the whole paxil nightmare, for which I now take beta-blockers in a low dose...sometimes my blood pressure has been 170/120--very dangerous, but I suspect the head pressure I experienced was somehow related...this obviously may not be the case for you...I would also avoid caffiene and stress as best you can...deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help as well...and even though I didn't believe it at first, I can honestly say that aromatherapy gave me relief...I got one of those clay pots from Body Shop and some oils, and would do it every afternoon, anything to bring myself to a calm state...what you are experiencing is definitely a symptom shared by many!!! It won't kill you, but it is aggravating and hard to function when you feel like your head is in a vise...hang in there and you WILL feel better! We are here for you... _________________________________________________________________ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with a FREE computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 I hear this all the time at work (am working as a tech in a alchohol/drug/mental hell hospital). My son even said it. He complained as do the patients at work of the head pressure. How these doc's get up and look at themselves in the mirror every morning i will never know. Connie in Dallas Head Pressure >Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2003 11:37:35 +0800 > Athena, I too suffered from head pressure, as did a few others on here...all I can really say is it will eventually go away, but its going to take time...have you had your blood pressure checked? I have developed hypertension after the whole paxil nightmare, for which I now take beta-blockers in a low dose...sometimes my blood pressure has been 170/120--very dangerous, but I suspect the head pressure I experienced was somehow related...this obviously may not be the case for you...I would also avoid caffiene and stress as best you can...deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help as well...and even though I didn't believe it at first, I can honestly say that aromatherapy gave me relief...I got one of those clay pots from Body Shop and some oils, and would do it every afternoon, anything to bring myself to a calm state...what you are experiencing is definitely a symptom shared by many!!! It won't kill you, but it is aggravating and hard to function when you feel like your head is in a vise...hang in there and you WILL feel better! We are here for you... _________________________________________________________________ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with a FREE computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 I hear this all the time at work (am working as a tech in a alchohol/drug/mental hell hospital). My son even said it. He complained as do the patients at work of the head pressure. How these doc's get up and look at themselves in the mirror every morning i will never know. Connie in Dallas Head Pressure >Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2003 11:37:35 +0800 > Athena, I too suffered from head pressure, as did a few others on here...all I can really say is it will eventually go away, but its going to take time...have you had your blood pressure checked? I have developed hypertension after the whole paxil nightmare, for which I now take beta-blockers in a low dose...sometimes my blood pressure has been 170/120--very dangerous, but I suspect the head pressure I experienced was somehow related...this obviously may not be the case for you...I would also avoid caffiene and stress as best you can...deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help as well...and even though I didn't believe it at first, I can honestly say that aromatherapy gave me relief...I got one of those clay pots from Body Shop and some oils, and would do it every afternoon, anything to bring myself to a calm state...what you are experiencing is definitely a symptom shared by many!!! It won't kill you, but it is aggravating and hard to function when you feel like your head is in a vise...hang in there and you WILL feel better! We are here for you... _________________________________________________________________ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with a FREE computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 I hear this all the time at work (am working as a tech in a alchohol/drug/mental hell hospital). My son even said it. He complained as do the patients at work of the head pressure. How these doc's get up and look at themselves in the mirror every morning i will never know. Connie in Dallas Head Pressure >Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2003 11:37:35 +0800 > Athena, I too suffered from head pressure, as did a few others on here...all I can really say is it will eventually go away, but its going to take time...have you had your blood pressure checked? I have developed hypertension after the whole paxil nightmare, for which I now take beta-blockers in a low dose...sometimes my blood pressure has been 170/120--very dangerous, but I suspect the head pressure I experienced was somehow related...this obviously may not be the case for you...I would also avoid caffiene and stress as best you can...deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help as well...and even though I didn't believe it at first, I can honestly say that aromatherapy gave me relief...I got one of those clay pots from Body Shop and some oils, and would do it every afternoon, anything to bring myself to a calm state...what you are experiencing is definitely a symptom shared by many!!! It won't kill you, but it is aggravating and hard to function when you feel like your head is in a vise...hang in there and you WILL feel better! We are here for you... _________________________________________________________________ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with a FREE computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Good Morning Sheri I had about 10 years of hot flashes- in the middle of it for about 2 years I took HRT because I had developed osteoporosis. But I quit them also. I just eased them down to every other day and then once every 3 days and so on. My doc thought I wouldn't make it - that my symptoms were too severe. But she didn't count on my determination. The hot flashes have been over for about a year now but I have started getting really bad ones that give me violent headaches. My face goes scarlet. My eyes are not a problem from them however. I do get other symptoms with my eyes due to muscle spasms in the muscles in the back of my head... I know my tsh is about normal - might be slightly low some days. I take cytomel and have to break a 25 mcg tablet into 1/8 for my daily dose. That's all it takes to make a world of difference to how I feel. Since smaller dosages are not being shipped to Canada last I heard, that's what I'm stuck with. I am very curious to hear what is causing your flashes. I was thinking it could be high blood pressure (I've had a lot, a lot, a lot, of stress this past year). I've also wondered if it was a medication causing the problem. I haven't asked my doctor yet. She and I aren't exactly best friends. Your TSH should be between .3 and 3 according to the American Endocrinology Association, I believe. But most docs are happy with it between .3 and 5....really makes a big difference if you are sensitive to changes but that's docs for you. The lab that tested your blood will have what they consider to be the 'normal' range for your TSH - but your number does sound good. If you have managed without HRT this long, think carefully before going back on. There are all sorts of negative findings about HRT use. For sure get your blood pressure tested. You can do that here in almost any grocery or drug store. If you get the chance, get it checked when you are suffering a hot flash/head pressure thing... Be sure to follow it up with your doctor and please let us know what's happening. Kate Head pressure Good Morning Everyone: I used to say good morning and everyone but that was years ago. I am still here, 10 years now. I never answer e-mails but read them everyday. I have a question, perhaps someone else has this experience, I'll make it short. I've been hypo now for about 8-9 years, Hot flashes about 8-9-10 years, for the past year the hot flashes are affecting my head and eyes. My head feels extreme pressure, like it's going to blow up from the inside, my eyes also hurt. It's started to worsen since Feb/07. I have a ophthamolagist appointment but I am thinking I should go back on the HRT pills before I have a stroke (I quit those pills about 7 years ago) Dr. checked my thyroid (TSH) said the synthroid was keeping me at 0.777 (I have no clue if this is where It is suppose to be). I am serching for answers cause, as usual, Doctors just don't know, it's too complicated. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms????? Have a wonderful day. Sheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 a I, too, have developed some irritating blurriness. I should have new glasses in about a week, but I don't think that's the whole problem. We'll see (a cheap pun, I know). You may want to post to one or all of the pseudotumor cerebri/intracranial hypertension sites. Those folks all know what high pressure feels like, and many of them have experienced painful low-pressure headaches following a therapeutic CSF drainage, including subsequent and prolonged CSF leaks that eventually require a blood patch. They should be able to describe to you in granular detail how the feeling of low pressure may differ from high pressure, which may help you get a better handle on what's going on for you. Matt > > > > Matt, > I continue trying to figure out what the heck to do. My symptoms > started about one year ago with vertigo, headache, slight stiff neck > and vestibular nerve damage. I had no hearing loss. I have had > trouble with remembering words and doing math. In the last month I am > beginning to feel like my vision is being affected. I plan to call my > opthomologist Monday. > > As I wrote earlier my CT scan and MRI were " normal for your age. " The > spinal fluid was normal, but the initial pressure was 210 and then it > did take forever to get enough fluid to run all the tests with not > enough to do the MS test. > > I have been reading a lot to see if maybe I have low cerebral > pressure. That seems to have similar symptoms. However an initial > pressure of 210 doesn't fit that picture I don't think. > > a > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Matt, I just joined the one you posted today. Hopefully by tomorrow I will be able to post there and ask some questions, also do some more reading on others' situations. Thanks, a > > a > > I, too, have developed some irritating blurriness. I should have > new glasses in about a week, but I don't think that's the whole > problem. We'll see (a cheap pun, I know). > > > You may want to post to one or all of the pseudotumor > cerebri/intracranial hypertension sites. Those folks all know what > high pressure feels like, and many of them have experienced painful > low-pressure headaches following a therapeutic CSF drainage, > including subsequent and prolonged CSF leaks that eventually require > a blood patch. They should be able to describe to you in granular > detail how the feeling of low pressure may differ from high > pressure, which may help you get a better handle on what's going on > for you. > > > Matt > > > > > > > > > > > Matt, > > I continue trying to figure out what the heck to do. My symptoms > > started about one year ago with vertigo, headache, slight stiff > neck > > and vestibular nerve damage. I had no hearing loss. I have had > > trouble with remembering words and doing math. In the last month I > am > > beginning to feel like my vision is being affected. I plan to call > my > > opthomologist Monday. > > > > As I wrote earlier my CT scan and MRI were " normal for your age. " > The > > spinal fluid was normal, but the initial pressure was 210 and then > it > > did take forever to get enough fluid to run all the tests with not > > enough to do the MS test. > > > > I have been reading a lot to see if maybe I have low cerebral > > pressure. That seems to have similar symptoms. However an initial > > pressure of 210 doesn't fit that picture I don't think. > > > > a > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Have you had any recent thyroid function tests done and if so, can you get the results together with the reference range for each of the tests done and post them here so we can help with their interpretation. Also are you taking ANY thyroid hormone replacement at all. If so, what is it, how much and when was the last time you had it increased? Luv - Sheila Hi All, Just wondering if many of you suffer with a pressure feeling in your head. I've been on HC for a few weeks now (30mgs) a day.....And have elevated TPO anti bodies (in the 400's)....I have had 2 brain surgeries in the last couple of years but my recent scans have been normal....But have a pressure type feeling (not really bad pain) in the top and back of my head....Along with various other symptoms including...nausea, fatigue, visual disturbances, balance issues,irritabillty, swallowing difficulties, chest pain, ears feel blocked,anxiety, random body pains (although these seem to be improving)feeling faint,spaced out,brain fog. The Doctor I finally found to prescribe HC for me (saliva test showed adrenal fatigue) also believes I have CFS/ME so I am wondering if this would explain all my symptoms (Especially the head issue) I also get monthly B12 injections and take vit D, CQ10, Folate, Magnesium. Any input is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 How lucky are you in that your doctor actually recognises low adrenal reserve and knows that this must be treated first before starting thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Your TSH should be 1.0 to be 'normal'. Free T4 is too low. For somebody not on thyroid hormone replacement it should be just above the half way mark, so yours should be around 13.0. Ask the laboratory to put it in writing the reason they refused to test your free T3 and to cite references as to the reasons. Your GP should also telephone the head of the laboratory and ask for your free T3 to be tested. The laboratory knows absolutely nothing about you and are not aware of any your symptoms/signs, medical history etc. TPO antibodies are high, which show you have Hashimoto's disease as a cause of your hypothyroidism. Potassium levels need watching, as this level of 3.8 is on the low side. Eat lots of bananas and tomatoes. Magnesium is too low and this level should be at the top of the reference range. You need to talk to your doctor about your below range of your parathyroid hormone as I don't have any answers here. Ferritin level is quite appalling, and this must be supplemented with immediate effect as a matter of urgency. You might do well using something along the lines of Ferrous Sulphate 200mgs 3 times daily initially to help boost your stored iron. Take at the same time, high doses of vitamin C e.g. 5/6000mgs daily, or at least, to bowel tolerance. This help with iron absorption. DHEA is very low. Do you have any results for cortisol, though I wouldn't bother with the NHS recommended test as this shows only a snap shot of the amount of cortisol in your blood at the time the blood was drawn. You need to do the 24 hour salivary profile to check your levels of cortisol at four specific times during the day. If you have not had this done, go to our FILES section, scroll down to the FOLDER entitled 'Discounts on Tests and Supplements' and open the 'Genova Diagnostics' document. You can order the 24 hour salivary profile from there and get the discount that they allow for TPA members. You must follow the instructions there and write on your order that 'Thyroid Patient Advocacy' is your practitioner. The results will be sent direct to you, and not to me. Hope this helps Luv - Sheila Not on Any Thyroid meds at moment....Doctor wanted to focus on Adrenals First.....My last set of labs are as Follows.... TSH 2.22 (0.50-4.20) FT4 9.1 (7.0-16.0) Lab Refused to do FT3 TPO Anti/B's 410 (0.0-60) Potassium 3.8 (3.5-5.00) Magnesium 0.88 (0.85-1.15) Parathyroid Hormone 12.3 (15.0-68.3) Ferritin 28 (5-204) DHEA 3.2 (0.9-11.6) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi there, I noticed that your DHEA is on the low side . this happens when the adrenals are a bit low. you may need to take something for the low DHEA- if your female hormones are OK then use the 7-katoDHEA as this will not convert to the female hormones like ordinary DHEA would. if thyroid hormone is proscribed to you then taking a T3 with the T4 will be better for you.Angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi , I had terrible headaches & pain behind my eyes last week. It began a few days after I started taking DHEA 5mgs. I stopped the DHEA and all my other supplement except Vit C & Zinc+Copper and the headache went away. It may be a coincidence as the weather here was thundery with high pressure, but I am not one that usually gets headaches? I am slowly introducing my supplements again and will try the DHEA again next week to see if it was that? Good luck! x > > Hi All, Just wondering if many of you suffer with a pressure feeling in your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 REFERENCE RANGE FOR SERUM PARATHYROID HORMONE Sheila is this article any good ? http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1482827/pdf/nihms10653.pdf From: Sheila <sheila@...>thyroid treatment Sent: Friday, 1 July 2011, 11:14Subject: RE: Re: Head Pressure How lucky are you in that your doctor actually recognises low adrenal reserve and knows that this must be treated first before starting thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Your TSH should be 1.0 to be 'normal'. Free T4 is too low. For somebody not on thyroid hormone replacement it should be just above the half way mark, so yours should be around 13.0. Ask the laboratory to put it in writing the reason they refused to test your free T3 and to cite references as to the reasons. Your GP should also telephone the head of the laboratory and ask for your free T3 to be tested. The laboratory knows absolutely nothing about you and are not aware of any your symptoms/signs, medical history etc. TPO antibodies are high, which show you have Hashimoto's disease as a cause of your hypothyroidism. Potassium levels need watching, as this level of 3.8 is on the low side. Eat lots of bananas and tomatoes. Magnesium is too low and this level should be at the top of the reference range. You need to talk to your doctor about your below range of your parathyroid hormone as I don't have any answers here. Ferritin level is quite appalling, and this must be supplemented with immediate effect as a matter of urgency. You might do well using something along the lines of Ferrous Sulphate 200mgs 3 times daily initially to help boost your stored iron. Take at the same time, high doses of vitamin C e.g. 5/6000mgs daily, or at least, to bowel tolerance. This help with iron absorption. DHEA is very low. Do you have any results for cortisol, though I wouldn't bother with the NHS recommended test as this shows only a snap shot of the amount of cortisol in your blood at the time the blood was drawn. You need to do the 24 hour salivary profile to check your levels of cortisol at four specific times during the day. If you have not had this done, go to our FILES section, scroll down to the FOLDER entitled 'Discounts on Tests and Supplements' and open the 'Genova Diagnostics' document. You can order the 24 hour salivary profile from there and get the discount that they allow for TPA members. You must follow the instructions there and write on your order that 'Thyroid Patient Advocacy' is your practitioner. The results will be sent direct to you, and not to me. Hope this helps Luv - Sheila Not on Any Thyroid meds at moment....Doctor wanted to focus on Adrenals First.....My last set of labs are as Follows....TSH 2.22 (0.50-4.20)FT4 9.1 (7.0-16.0)Lab Refused to do FT3TPO Anti/B's 410 (0.0-60)Potassium 3.8 (3.5-5.00)Magnesium 0.88 (0.85-1.15)Parathyroid Hormone 12.3 (15.0-68.3) Ferritin 28 (5-204)DHEA 3.2 (0.9-11.6)Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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