right side headache and eye squint

[ccookin]

i have had headaches on right side now for about 4 years on and off. have had mra, and everything looked good. but my head gets tender to the touch in the temple area when i get these headaches and my right eye doesn't want to stay open very well. just had eyes checked about 1 year ago and everything seemed ok.  Could this be related to the nerves in the head or blood vessels, ect. something just is Not right.

thanks,
ccookin

[mominneed09]

i am a 29 year old female who suffers from migraines. i started having a terrible headache that seems to start on the right side of my head & doesnt move about 6 months ago. the pain gets so bad i go numb in my head7 sometimes the whole right side of my body. i have had an mri done and it was normal. i know something isnt right. can someone please help me

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Your condition involves a one sided headache and aside from the problem with eye opening there are no mention of other neurologic deficits ( numbness, stiffness, dimming or doubling of vision, slurring of speech). At this point, an MRI with contrast may not really show something.

A consult with your neurologist for a complete neurological examination will help exclude other deficits if present. This will influence the next step for management.

You have been with headaches for 4 years. Episodic migraines may transform into chronic daily headaches. Occipital neuralgia and trigeminal neuralgia may be considered. However, the process of migraine is really complex and some intervention involving the occipital nerve and trigeminal nerve seems to have been associated with migraine relief.

Have your headache classified by your physician and since your headaches have been occuring more frequently prophylactic therapy may help.

Keep in touch ok. I hope this helps.

[Cowser]

Not all migraines include a headache. My migraine equivalents begin with my right eye slamming shut and I can only open it back up if I put my head upside down(lower than my heart).  I think that it must have something to do with the blood flow to the brain.  I also have neck pain and fainting which sometimes accompanies the eye shutting. While I usually have migraines that do not include a headache lately they do include the headache!   Migraines are just so complicated and sometimes the craziest things can help!  Good luck. Cowser

[ccookin]

From time to time, sometimes it is very slight, and other times it is more painfull.  It doesn't have the feeling of a hangover type headache.
Just on the Right Side,
No jaw or neck pain.
eyes do not tear, no redness, and No nasal discharge.
No injuries to head
My first Dr. that I went to, started me on Topamax, but I couldn't continue taking it. alot of side effects bothered me.

Should I have a MRI with contrast ran?

thanks for responding.
R. Aiken

[ccookin]

From time to time, sometimes it is very slight, and other times it is more painfull.  It doesn't have the feeling of a hangover type headache.
Just on the Right Side,
No jaw or neck pain.
eyes do not tear, no redness, and No nasal discharge.
No injuries to head
My first Dr. that I went to, started me on Topamax, but I couldn't continue taking it. alot of side effects bothered me.

Should I have a MRI with contrast ran?

thanks for responding.
R. Aiken

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

This headache has been present for the last 4 years.

Has this in any way increased in severity?
Does this affect only one side of the head?
Is there associated jaw or neck pain?
Is this associated with eye tearing,eye redness, nasal discharge?
Any previous injury to the head?
Have you taken any medications for your condition?

Pls keep us posted with your answers.