I starting suffering with debilitating headaches in Jan. 2009. It was thought that I had a small brain bleed because a small amount of blood was found in my spinal fluid. Later that day I was told that I had a AN, which turned out to be a Meningioma. Anyway I had headaches 24/7 for most of 2009. So many trips to the ER and so many ambulance rides that I lost count. The heavy narcotics quit working and things were bad. Finally, someone really listened to me and what I had been saying for a year. When my head hurt my neck hurt. Yes, those are signs of brain bleeds, but I was also telling them that if I put my chin down to my chest, it would all quit hurting.
Finally in Dec. 2009 a pain Dr. listened to me and checked my neck. Well guess what? My neck was screwed up. I had a ruptured disc at C5-C6. I had neck surgery on Jan 2010 and so far I am headache free. C3-C4 aren't the greatest and will keep an eye on them.
So, if you think that things are not right, don't give up. It might take awhile, but someone will finally listen you. If they don't, keep going till someone does. You know your body better than anyone. I'm glad I didn't give up, when it was so easy to do.
Patty
