Even though I had a preexisting issue with migraines, I'm convinced that the migraines I often experience are related to myneck, because I can always tell when they're going to hit. It starts with apainatthebaseofmyneck (and severe tightening in myneck) and thepain spreads from myneck to the back ofmy head TOWARDS the front. I never experienced migraines like this before, prior to the issues with myneck, thepain started in the front ofmy head.
Of course I still get they typical migraine symptoms - severe nausea, aura, visual disturbances and pain so bad that about all I can do is lay in my bed until it passes (of course I also take Zomig which really does help speed up relief). Ihave also found that applying ice to myneck helps as well.
I definitely see a link between headaches and neck issues.
Fiona, Ihave had migraines in the past for years & then they stopped.
This headache is so like a migraine that perhaps the cervical is bringing this on but in another way. It starts attheneck or baseofthe head & with in minutes is a full blown headache. I called my sister today who had them in the past & ended up with the cervical surgery but hers was the first 2 discs. She did tell me hers caused the same kind ofpain as I am experiancing with the jaw, ear, teeth up to the eye & temple. I was pretty worried that perhaps something else was wrong & I would go through this surgery then discover there are other problems. As this is different then the other headaches Ihave had with me neck. Those went up the back ofthe head & were just as painful to a point but did not effect my jaw & teeth so much. It confused me since I was just atthe dentist & had a root canal done I thought it was something else like my TMJ. My sister said everything hurt on her, much like mine. They put me on steroids & have me wearing theneck brace to see if it will calm it down. I still havethepain but it has yet to flare up as bad as the other night. I am scared as this is painthe goes beyond anything I can endure. Behind my ear & temple are really painful. This is just so bizzare & hard to figure out when it involves everything. Even the left side ofmy nose hurts, they even thought maybe the sinuses were involved. Crazy. I am praying the steroids will get me through. I so appreciate everyone shariing as I am have been so worried. Who would have thought a couple discs could involve so very much. God bless & take care, Sammy