Headaches After Head Injuries — Post-Traumatic Headaches

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Hi a old style locker fell on and hit the left side of my forehead I didn't go a&e, I keep getting intense headaches mainly on the left side but there is apain thats like lightning that dose left to right. When I bend down I this brings them on but dose happen with out bending down. They can last for 10 minutes or 2 to 3 days and is very uncomfortable, when they have gone my brain almost feels lose in the skill when moving around. I have started taking lions maine mushrooms they help but when I don't take it is much worse I was hit in January 2021 it now June 2021 and I'm getting worried , I struggle to think when they hit and have noticed changes in my behaviour. Any advice would be welcomed

I am Female.
I was subjected to on going head trauma, (regular punching to the back of my head).
Approximately one year later I had on going head pain /sometimes ache on the back of my Cranial.
This carried on for approximately 4 yrs. It has stopped... now.
I am asking for positive advise as to how I can look after my future Brain Health.
Thankyou.

Hello people,

When I was 18, I was attacked by my mums husband.. yes she married an abusive man. When was out drinking, its not the 1st time he's attacked me, I was only 15, the bloke makes me sick! We was out drink and come home and my mum opened her mouth about something so drunk I was trying to verbally defend my self, I was about to go to bed and he threw something to th ride and attacked me, he held me down and punched the crown of my head enough to open cuts, I bleed alot, I managed to get up and run to another house, the police took his side and he said I attacked him, I never, my own mum took his side and picked him up from police station. I was arrested and thrown in a cell, with a bad head, they never did a medical examination. I'm now 35 years old and I get head pain bad what triggers my ptsd, he gave me. My life is ruined, he trys to get in my head and tells me his dad beat him up as a kid and abused him, it's no excuse in my book. This man is violent, he strangled me when I was 15, and police failed me. So here I am with head pain and ptsd triggers and my mum never did anything to help Me but take his side.

Christopher, I am so sorry that all that happened to you and that you were not cherished as a dear son! I have a son Christopher who is just a little younger than you and is so beloved by me! This story breaks my heart so much especially as a mom of a son. I hope you are in a safe place now with people who truly care about you. I had some kind of horrible side effect of a flu and someone slammed a car trunk on my head and I wake up with headaches ugh. I hope that in your life there will be someone who will be like a mum to you and protect you finally. I wish I could take all of those memories and pain away from you. I pray that the Lord Jesus will surround you with His love and close the door to the past and open the door to a better future for you a precious valued young man.

Hello I am so sorry you had to go through that! I had a similar stepfather, hated him. I let my abusive childhood affect my life for years, then I started to realize none of it was my fault. I went for anxiety counseling and medication. It helped me to stop drinking and I just stopped dating abusive men. It might help you if you can do this too! Take care of yourself.

I was wearing these oversized bell-bottom things and I decided that it would be a good idea to RUN in them. I ended up tripping over them and the right side of my head hit a door. It was the loudest thing ever and it woke everyone up. My headaches are horrible and my right eye feels a bit strange. Might go to the doctor soon. Don't run in oversized pants, mostly when they are bell-bottoms. Dumbest thing I've ever done. (I think)

I was leaning towards my door to look out the window without opening my door and I hit the right side of my forehead on the door frame and it hurt. Here I am 3 days later and I have a constant headache in the exact spot and around my eye hurts too especially when I bend my head upside down or clench my eye shut. Not sure if I should wait it out or go to dr

I was reaching for peanut butter in the top shelf. I’m pretty short so I was tip towing and didn’t see the can of dog food on top of the peanut butter. My head ache travels to the other side of my head where it wasn’t hit. I lost time for about 4 hours. We didn’t realize until we woke the next day I didn’t remember much.

I have headache from head injury a year ago and also neck pain back pain and still suffering also i have no a doctor to help me.

hey bro I am facing same problem from neck pain back pain nd forhead ache can i talk to u

I had a head injury on August 2nd 2020 where at work the building I was cleaning a window had opened on my head where the corner of window was impaled in my head, I am still to this day getting head aches and my scar throbs where I had eight stitches, after on month I had a ct scan and results were clear, I've told my doctor I am still getting head aches, but most recently I have been getting mood swing and feeling anxious about almost everything which my doctor just snarled at. Because of covid I feel doctors don't care. Can you advise me more please

Don't accept anything until you're happy. My injury was in 2016 and I won't accept a settlement until the law changes to acknowledge pain as a disability.

Don't be discouraged. I'm sure there's help available, just keep going don't give up. I had a head injury, fractured my skull in a RTC in 2002. It still throbs now, especially when I'm stressed.
Maybe try some pilates, deep breathing, relaxation techniques, they might help. Keep going! :)

I agree. My doctor seems kind of crabby and disinterested in my concerns lately.

I was hit 3 times in my head by my second cousin. After 1 hour i think, i started throwing up inside my classroom. 5 years later, i experienced depression, anxiety, and over thinking and my family doesn't know that because they think that i was okay. That the headache of mine is just a simple migraine. I hope it is not something dangerous 'coz i'm still taking my meds because of my eyes, blood, and bruises (diabetic).

I was rear ended in a car accident 3 years ago and still have on going headaches in the front part of my head. The neurologist told me that my headaches are caused by TBI. How long can these headaches last ? The only real relief I get from the headaches is when I take 1600 mg. Of ibuprofen but I can't take it anymore because of kidney problems. Any suggestions? Thanks

Kratom has been a God given gift. I don't like to think how I would live without it. 9 years of unbearable headaches, multiple blows, head stomped on Lyme's disease and meningitis...it hurts to think, my eyes act erratically after just minutes of reading anything. I usually have to take a nap to get relief. Everyday is a literal struggle to exsist...its a horrific sad truth of my life. I feel like I am going to puke now, just from reading and writing this...ugh!

2 years ago I got hit in the head with a knee at a hockey game. Ever since that day I have had non stop headaches. Almost like migrains. They never go away. How do I get rid of these headaches for good.

Hello: I had a major brain injury at 20 years old and I was recently "one year ago" hit by a car I woke up in the CT scan machine. I am now 50. I have had mild headaches on the top of my skull as if the pain everyday was a mohawk area of pain. Any ideas?

I was punched in the eye 3 weeks ago and still get extremely bad headaches

I have had headaches ever since I fell when I was 7. I am 50 now. I haven't found a doctor or medication that helps my headaches. I get them on the back of the skull and right side of my head and right ear. Any suggestions?

Yes look into piracetam, or aniracetam with choline as a precursor

Hello Doctor 7 months before I fall down from bike and I get my left side upper of ear small scratch. But I don't feel any TBI Symptoms, then after one week, I feel pins and needles pain in my backside of my head and top of the head left side I check with doctor and check MRI scan but not find any abnormalities. But still, my left side head feels wounded pain, pins and needle pain in injured place, ear, cheek, jaw, back and top of the head. The pain is changing in different places. If fall in bet my pillow hurting my left side head, sometimes I feel stiffness in my neck and back and lightheadedness.

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Hi, I have fallen by slipping down wet steps, wet grass and gravel, all seperate occasions, I have fallen full forse onto my cheeks right then left, cracking one arm, then the following time the other arm, now missed a step falling with full body weight on to the tiled floor, hitting my head on a dishwasher, impact on the left upper side of my head, resulting in headaches, bodily sore and cracked rib, do I need a scan or can I self medicate...advise please all above happened over a period of only three months. Now Blurred vision has occured, dizziness and fatigue. Headache throbbing continuously.
Please advise - taken Unflex 20 tablets now.
Concerned due to having history of 6 TIA's over 5 x year period due to massive stress, could this bump on the head cause a full on stroke, lack of memory, concentration and forgetfulness,if not attended to.

Hello I am reaching out for help. My son was shot in the back of his head during a robbery at his work it's been a year and a half now and all of the sudden he is getting major head pains. Keeps us up at night and he is suffering. The pieces of the bullet is still in his head. What kind of doctor should he see. The Nero doc signed off saying he is fine. Clearly he isn't fine. Please advise who we should see

When I was 10 I got kicked in the head by my horse ended up with a fractured skull. I recovered great after having surgery. 15 years later while pregnant with my second child I started getting migraines. I have had them now for 12yrs. I started a new medication in January it was working great I was down to only having them once a month but now I have had a migraine for 3 weeks now it's effecting my work now too. I just started a Medrol dose pack to hopefully break the cycle. I have had a recent MRI neurologist and PCP both say it looks good does show my past skull fracture. Has anyone heard of migraines getting worse as the years go on?

Hi - I started getting severe migraines, went to all sorts of doctors, and on my own realized that it was due to aspartame. Once I cut all diet drinks and yogurt containing aspartame out of my diet, the headaches completely went away. I did try to experiment and as soon as I ingest something containing aspartame I have a migraine within 48 hours. Prior to my early 40’s I never had a problem with it, I guess the body changes. Hope this helps.

Yesterday, My mother took in the Hospital because she fall out of balance in the bathroom. Bumped her head on the floor. Got all test CT scan, blood test and EKG. Its all normal except she's dehydrated and her kidney is elevated. We got home on that day. No medicine given to my mother. Today she feel pain in her head. Why is it there's pain even all test had done is normal? By the way my mother is 81 yrs. Old

My mother fell from stairs. CT showed hemorrhagic contusion 14x11mm which reduced to 11x10mm after four days in CT. For five days she was given pain killer signoflam BDS. From sixth day, doctor stopped. Now, she's suffering from lack of sleep and severe headache at night. For this we give her pain killer every night. But she sleeps only for 3-4 hours. Please advice what to do. Her present medicines:
Stumetil MD one time night
Vertin 8mg- one time
Tryptomer 5mg- BDS
Naxdom 500 (SOS) on headache

Please advice what to do.

Maybe melatonin flash may help her sleep

I obstruct head on road but no symptoms created but almost 6months later area of obstruct on head start little pain like needle on head pls concern something

I fell downstairs last Thursday causing major bruising & swelling on my left eye. I've had a headache since. Will these subside?

I had a fall and head injury two weeks ago and had a headache the first day. It went away but now getting mild headache on side that was hurt. Do I need to see a doctor?

I fellover banged my head 4 weeks ago n now gettin pains in my head

I had a horrible head injury. Never got it checked out though. I don't get headaches like you guys, I get a sudden pulsating pain that starts at pain level 5, and throbs like it's turning on and off like a light switch. (Like someone is flipping a light switch on and off every 2 seconds) Everytime "the light switch" comes back on, it hurts more and more until I'm screaming and crying for it to stop. Then it just stops. Usually lasts 2 minutes or less. For example.
On 5. Off. On 7. Off. On 9. Off.
I can't take it anymore.
The head injury was the back of my head and that's where the pain is, but it spreads out a little.
It only happens when I strain. Like if I'm constipated and strain it hurts, I have to put my head down for it to stop. Or if I'm coughing hard if I'm sick, it hurts. Does anyone know if this is serious. Just don't like doctors or public places. I'm agoraphobic.
I'm traumatized by the pain. Its horrible.

Your symptoms require you to see a doctor. Try to see one or check if there's a physician who can do a home visit. You will probably need a head scan to rule out anything serious. But, it's for the best.

Fell 3 weeks ago now have a pain in right side off my head it's not like head ache it more on my head than in my temples I thought I was ok this has on started this week

A few days ago I was hit over the head with a full wine bottle. I had to have stitches in the side of my head and ear. I’ve had bad headaches ever since then! I’ve seen headaches can last for months! I hope it doesn’t last that long but should I have any concerns or anyone think there could’ve been any brain damage?

Feb 28th 2019 I was in a accident in my Tractor Trailer I was hit in the rear of the trailer 2 times my head hit the window of the drivers seat I have had headaches everyday since then. I went to physical therapy seen a brain and spine specialist. The end of August I was given injections on both sides of my neck at C5-C6. 3 weeks later I was driving and don't even remember driving over 100 miles when i did I called 911 and got parked I was taken to local hospital then transferred to a large hospital by a helicopter The last thing I remember was the staff taking me towards the ER around the 20th of Sept. I was told that I had a brain Hemorrhage and a stroke. 5 or 6 days latter my friend come to AZ and took me back to TN. I don't know anything about this I was sent to the hospital in TN 3 more times where I had a second Hemorrhage and stroke was in ICU and told my family they didn't think I was going to make it. It wasn't until the end of OCT that i remember anything I was released from the hospital Nov 6st Since then its been Physical Therapy Speech Therapy and seeing all kinds of Dr's except for the Dr that did the injections and all his staff wanted to do is give me more injections. I don't know if the problems I have had anything to do with the injections but I still have the headaches and from reading my medical reports they are mild compared to when I was in the hospitals I never had a CAT scan or a MRI of my head/ brain until I was taken to the hospital in AZ. The Brain and Spine Dr sent me back to work said I was fine but he still did the injections a few weeks later I just don't understand why i got the injections if I was ok But this injection would help the headaches I just wish I could have a Dr look at all my medical reports and give me a honest opinion. In my little area I ask drs to look at them and they said that the Brain an Spine Dr said they where not related Ive lost my job I now use a cane (no more walker) My speech has improved but not great and my hand writing has gotten better, Not great I cant multi task anymore I get so mad when the words are there but wont come out I have been a truck driver for almost 40 years and have trouble remembering how to get anywhere Sorry for ranting on but this is the first time I have put everything together in my mind And finding out it could be 5-10 years before I can return to being a Truck Driver by then I will be two old to safely drive

If anyone is reading this Thank You it is good therapy to get this off my chest and to stop complaining to my dogs

Im sorry to hear this. I've been looking for answers too. I fell a mi th ago and didn't think to much of it but believe I hit my head bad. It hurts so bad now. I keep getting a bad pain that shoots to the top of my head. I know i should get che ked but im leaving in 2 days for the weekend woth my grandkids is why I havnt been seen yet. To scard they will admit me before I get to leave. Only be gone 3 days. Scard I waited to long n something will happen while I'm away with kids. Pray for each other. Amen

Hi, i was reading the comments on this site, my son had a fall last year and still has headaches. i am sorry for you pain I've read about. I will pray for your recovery. Pray to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and google it to learn about His Sacred Heart, it can't hurt. Just my own opinion. God Bless you guys having to deal with these headaches and other symptoms.

Hi, I'm not sure if i'm too late with my question, (most of the posts I saw were from 2019), but I have a question about how many years after a TBI can the headaches continue?

I had an anoxic TBI when I was 12, I am now 31, but I still get really bad headaches. I remember the headaches when I was recovering, (when I was 12 and 13), and they were quite bad, they didn't really feel like any other headache like a migraine, tension or dehydration headache, (I get migraines and clusters too so I know the headaches I get aren't those either).

I go through stages where my head will be fine for a week, and then after that the headaches are just there, like in the back of my mind, but painful. Not many pain tablets help, and when they do, they last about half an hour and then my head is just as sore. Could these headaches be a result of my brain injury? It was quite severe and I have other side-effects from this like an intentional tremor and poor short term memory etc.

Thanks

Hello I fell and got concussion it's been a month and my head still hurts ..went to hospital and got MRI they said brain looks ok, . but also my left ear feels like there's water in it and my teeth still hurt and are like numb and sore at the same time.. it hurts more when I eat? I want to start working out soon I'm.so depressed I'm starting to realize this is not going away ...is it?

Anon, consult your physician regarding whether or not they believe you may have trigeminal neuralgia. ENTs are typically pretty good at evaluating that specifically. They can also address your concern of aural fullness in your left ear. You will not know whether or not it will resolve until you've identified what the problem is and sought help for the problem. I wish you luck!

A couple of months ago (August of '19) I had a Forrest Gump moment where I just wanted to go running. I didn't fall or anything but after running up a hill, the back of my head felt like a burning sensation. I stopped after that but til this day I feel soreness on that same spot along with lower back pain. Both on the right side. IcyHot has zero effect on my back. I wonder if anyone else has this?

Brilliant article! Like to know what you think about functional

I got a head Injury almost 4yrs back and stiches all was ok at that time...now recently I'm getting back head pain in the right side of ma head could it be any side effect for that?

I was rear-ended while stopped at a red light on 12/19/20. It was by a Ford F250. I did not lose consciousness but did experience some brain fog about a half hour after the accident. A few days later developed awful headaches and dizziness. Almost felt like I was going to have a seizure trying to even watch TV. Also became very sensitive to light. Had neck pain at the base of my skull that went away that lessened after three weeks. Had some agitation and angry thoughts that went away after a few weeks as well.

Had a head CT that was fine in the ED an another one that revealed a sinus infection just a few days ago. I was put on Amoxicillin. However, my sinus pain has gotten worse and have a headache that seems to start one area of my head and go to another and has been like this continuously for the past three days.

I start with ENT next week and Neurology in March but seem to always be taking one step forward and two back. I feel like I will have post concussion for a while and never be the same person. My memory has worsened and feel like I cannot do my job.

Anyone else feel like this and get better?

In 1992 I was stopped on the freeway with the lanes on my left and I, completely stopped as well. There is a curve there that prevents.you from seeing what's around on the other side til you are almost there. I saw a car coming very fast and could not get out of the way. It was such a feeling of panic and fear. I was frantic to get out of the way and couldn't. The last thing I remember was seeing this woman finally realize that traffic was stopped and I saw her little girl standing on the front seat. Passenger side. I woke up to a bunch of people looking at me thru windshield and windows and I was crying, but I didn't know why. Months later I went from work to the ER because my feet felt shattered and the pain was so great I couldn't walk. Years later, I would lose use of 1 leg or the other or both. Also years later, incredibly back or neck pain and accompanied by m8graines that I forgot to mention having immediately and for 3 years after the accident. It is now more than 20 years later and I have horrible nerve damage issues. Unfortunately, I only had liability and the lady that hit me and ruined my life had nothing. Nothing happened to her as far as fines or garnishment because of her causing me injury while speeding and not paying attention. She was standing holding her daughter when I came to on the freeway. She was tapping on my wimdow, then loudly knocking saying, hey can I have a cigarette? Hey! Hey! Can you give me a cigarette? My eyes and the little girls met. I think she got hurt too. I think if you are hurt, some of it will come back, if not all. I think you might have random other problems stemming from what has been caused now. Plan ahead.

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