New Headache Problem

[angelloz]

Didn't think I could have anything new happen but here it is. A quick review....I have had migraines for many years. After the onset of my autonomic problems I developed a constant daily head pain/pressure that is less painful than my migraines but bearable, probably because my migraines are so severe . This pressure feeling was relieved when I would lay down at night. Now ...for the past couple of weeks..I have buzzing in my ears and horrible tender head pain and pressure that is pronounced when I lay down , making it impossible to sleep. Feels like I am filling up with fluid. Issie, could this be from taking too much ginger??? I am taking it daily for help with the migraines. If anyone has had this it would help to know I'm not alone. Angelloz

[E Soskis]

I wonder if you have a combination of things: migraine and autonomic headache at the same time....Just guessing though - The dysautonomia headaches I get start deep within the "center" of my brain and radiate outward - also have bad neck pain at times with it. I have constant "ringing" or "buzzing' in my ears from the dysautonomia and it is way worse at night - probably because it is a quieter environment at night so I "hear" more....might want to try not lying flat - dysautonomia causes lying flat to aggravate symptoms - try a wedge pillow and elevate your head 30-degrees or so - may help....sorry about all of your headaches and symptoms - real nuisance isn't it? - you may be "flaring" these past couple of weeks......

[angelloz]

Strangely...the pain and pressure is almost gone when standing.

Angelloz

[diamondcut]

I am very similar to you with the pressure you are describing, right behind my eyes and also the neck pain. I think E soskis is saying in how we have a combination of headaches all chipping away at us. I think i have fluctuating high pressure, Diamox helped for a while but seemed to stop after a couple of months, sleeping at about a 40-50 degree angle has made such a difference and helped me though. Its hard at first but you do get use to it. I am the same in that the pain is better on standing, laying in bed flat too long in the morning is a bad idea for me and standing clears it for a few hours. They do sadly return though.