Hellp I’m under neuros, since July ( i was in hospital for 2 weeks as i had a back operation and they found i had imflammation on my brain 2! ) last year had all tests and lumber puncture next week so not dx! My head is well hurting like a concrete block is on my head and my hair seems sore!! I have a 2 year old so I’m busy busy busy. But is this right??? Any advise . It’s horrible little electric shocks!!! I’m finding it hard to write this 2! Thank u Claire xx
Try ice packs on your head or at the back of your neck - it might help reduce the pain.
Distraction can help a lot too - try watching a movie or playing a video game.
Phone your neuro’s secretary tomorrow morning and ask (plead?!) for help - what can the neuro recommend / is there something that the GP can give you until you see the neuro again? If the neuro gives you the name of something, phone your GP and ask for it. [Be nice to the secretary - they are potentially very useful allies!]
You can also try the GP without phoning the neuro’s secretary, but you might find that your GP says that they can’t do anything without a neuro’s approval.
If it gets worse, get someone to look after your toddler and go to A&E. (You can always phone NHS Direct too: 0845 4647.)
Karen x
Karen, U have yet again been my fairy godmother. My husband has just got in from work so we r gonna have a chat. My head has been like this for a week now but I’ve just tried to ignore it!!! My thoughts on it are other people have a lot worse to cope with and this will Prob just come and go!!! All part of ms if I have got it!?! I’m on first name terms with neuros secretary!! Lol And I have an ms nurse! Thank u sooo much love Claire xx
Is it normal? X
Everything and nothing is normal with MS!
Try not to worry.
Kx
Lots of “little electric shocks” were what got a Neuro to put me on Gabapentin - he took this as the start of neuropathic pain. It fixed the shocks, and when other pain developed it was easy to get the dosage increased.
Geoff
Guys thank u sooooo much for your support. I called the ms nurse last night and left a message! He called me straight back this morning to ask a few questions and to say not to worry he had a plan! I’m going to see them on Tuesday at clinic. Then to see consultant Wednesday! ( Hopefully for some answers !!! ) Then it’s my Lumber P on Thursday!! Good job my husband has the week off so we don’t have to worry about our 2 year old! Thanx guys love Claire xx