Severe Headaches

by Karen
(Gauteng)

Hi,

I suffer from severe headaches. I have been to see my GP recently as i know started to feel funny when i get these headaches. I start to feel shaky, i sweat, feel like i am going to pass out. After the attack i feel very drained and have a very bad headache. the GP has tested my sugar and thyriod, all is normal.

Lately my severe headaches wake me up at night, and no medicane i takes helps. I am a female and 29 years old.

Should i be worried?

Answer:

Karen, your symptoms really don't sound normal to me and I think you do need to have this investigated further. Your GP has started the investigations, but you probably should have tests done by a neurologist. You should also have a urine catecholamine test looking for an unusual condition called phaeochromocytoma which can sometimes present in this way.




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