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Head jerking headaces and other things
Over the past 4 or 5 months I have had many different things occuring in my body. Occasionally, when i am not focused on a task, i will get an involuntary tic in my neck. Which will cause my head to jerk to the side or up and down one time. This happens maybe once every few days or so. I have been getting pressure in my forehead which leads to headaches, and I also find myself tired during the middle of the day often. Also during this time frame, I have gotten blurred vision maybe 3 or 4 times during the day. I am concerned about the problems I am having and do not have the greatest health insurance. I was hoping I could get some opinions and be able to go to one doctor as opposed to seeing many before I can get my problem diagnosed. My health history is as follows. Over the last year I have been diagnosed with a deviated septum, textbook asthma, and really bad allergies according to the allergist I saw. I do not know if these problems can be related to my allergies or asthma, or if it may be something more serious. I also spit up phlegm, which I was told was caused by my allergies and septum. I also own my own business so I do not know if stress and anxiety could also be a factor. I would really like to know what some of you think might be wrong with me. I am 23 years old and I know some of the things have been happening to me are not normal, and it scares me. I read one of the other posts about a tension neck problem and I was also curious as to whether it could be something like that. I spend about 3-4 hours a day driving at work, and spend alot of time behind the computer also. All opinios and ideas are greatly appreciated.
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Head jerking headaces and other things
Hi fordmuscle2oo1,
Asthma,allergies can cause the muscus and with the deviated septum could cause you some problems with head pressure. Or it could be something entirely different as I'm not a DR. Driving in the same position 3-4 hours daily will also play havoc with your neck and spine along with continual computer usage.
What would concern me more too is the blurred vision along with the tic in your neck. If your insurance allows you I would go straight to the neurologist, if not go to your GP and atleast have yourself checked out esp. the blurred vision and he may order other testing.
Not a bad idea to while driving to get a good lumbar support for your car, stop and stretch your body if possible, and make your work space erogonomic which can't hurt. Oh you may be just 23 and think you don't need rest but you do. Take good care of yourself, wish I could be more help, and keep us posted.
Purple98Lady:smile: