scared...clicking in nape of neck and pressure

[Mortimertwjones]

I'm a 19-year-old female and since i as younger i've had recurrent "clicking" in the nape of my neck, i also recently have been feeling pressure there and in the back of my throat, especially after eating and it seems to spread to my ears sometimes too.

i have stomach problems and take prilosec otc for these and recently (3 months and going) have recovered or am recovering from a 6-year stint with bulimia, anorexia, and excercise bulimia for a few years in there...

what could be wrong with me?

it's usually after eating and i'm also a vegetarian, i used to be scared as a kid i had a tumor there, now i'm scared again... help..?

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

You have mentioned of a tumor? Were you diagnosed by a physician ? Was surgery done?

With a previous history of a tumor, I suggest that you seek a follow up consult with an ENT specialist for a thorough assessment.This will rule out any structural abnormalities that may contribute to your symptoms.

A psychological factor may also play a role here. Are you undergoing any forms of behavioural therapy or counselling right now. Are there any changes in school or at home that makes you anxious or worries you? Anything that has bothered you lately ?

[Mortimertwjones]

No no, I THOUGHT I had a tumor there as child, but [I suppose since I'm living] I didn't, it was something I worried about for a long time until the clicking stopped.

Now it's back again and the pressure in the back of my head and such, only off and on but i really don't understand what could be causing it and don't want to go to niu health services if I don't have to, because i've been there alot for eating disorder-related treatment and the nurses there probably think i'm a hypochondriac.

I just hate worrying about it all of the time among other possible health problems..! I'm only 19! I just want to be young and well and over my eating disorder and to move on with life, but I can't with these constant health problems.

and on top of it i slipped on ice last night and banged my head on the concrete so now i have a mild headache and stiff neck from that as well...it never ends

[Mortimertwjones]

oh and well I really don't think it's psycological, but my parent's are currently in the throes of a divorce, [my mother left in november while I was inpatient for my eating disorder], so it's hard on my dad, and money's getting confusing because he was funding my college, and his aunt, my great aunt [97] just went into a nursing home and we have to sell her house and all such, and it's just rough being away from home and away from my sister [16] and my twin brother who's studying in michigan, and i really con't decide what to study here so school seems purposeless, i've recently become addicted to food and can't get enough of it even though i'm no longer underweight [5'5" 117lbs up from 83lbs last year]

If you see an explanation in there...

but i really think it's a physical problem...should i see a doctor..?

is it in my head..?

i mean i'm constantly scared that i'm going to die..! it sucks!

or that my teeth will fall out from the years of bulimia

or that my stomach is damaged from the same!!!

aggghh!

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Ok , now I understand that this a hard time for you. I have known friends and patients your age that went through almost similar cycles in their lives and what they ultimately need is support from family and friends.

Going back to your headaches, this may not sound like an urgent case.However, you hit your head on the concrete? I suggest you get a baseline X ray of the skull and cervical spine for future reference. You continue to observe your condition. Note any progression in the headaches" severity and character. If the pain becomes more severe, if there is associated nausea and vomiting, dizziness, and visual problems then I suggest you seek immediate consult.

Spend more time with family and friends. Learn relaxation exercises and techniques.Engage yourself in sports and hobbies that will sustain your interest. I believe you are going through tough times with your family. There are certain things in life that we do not have full control of. Count your blessings everyday and open your line of communication with your mom and dad.

If you have any further questions or if you just need to rave and rant, feel free to post in this thread.