Thread: Headache, Scalp Pain

Of course shortly after I post this it starts burning, lol. Still think it might be hat related, if only because whatever may be on my head attached itself to the cap. I think I will try to see a dermatologist while my insurance deductible has been met for the year and figure out if this thing is skin related or neurological or just me being crazy.

I think heat really helps head pains. I get pains just above my eyes, the forehead especially. Rubbing hot water over my head REALLY eased this, it felt so good. I'm going to buy some of those migraine heat patches and see if they do anything.

It certainly could be stress related, but you could also suffer from migraines, albeit not as severe as what most people suffer when they get a migraine. There's really no way of saying what it's from, one way or the other. If it continues, then see a doctor.

Put the hat away! Let that head breath! Good for you for figuring it out.

I discovered this week , after a 5 year usage, my shampoo Fructis -garnier was causing me head burning symptoms, scalp itching and other symptoms. I've changed to organics and my head is feeling better but not 100% yet!

Anastasio, I don't have an explanation for it, but I have those electical zaps like the ones you describe -- they seem to be on the scalp, rather than inside the head like the ones I had when I first quit lexapro. Fortunately mine are not accompanied by headaches. I had headaches early in withdrawal but now they are rare.

regarding your hat... It's not so odd. In the past wore headbands to keep my hair back, and certain ones would give me a severe headache. I would have some relief right away after taking it off and usually it would go away completely within a half hour. I also had this with some glasses/sunglasses. Something about pressure on the side of the head near the ears, it is a very sensitive area for me. It would sneak up on me after hours with...