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Originally Posted by nquixote
Hey, folks! Great to be here in the NeuroTalk forums!
I was wondering if anyone here could offer me some experience or insight. About 3.5 months ago I slapped myself in the face (as a joke on a Zoom call), and gave myself either an mTBI or a whiplash injury. Initial headaches faded after a couple of days, but about 2 weeks later, I started having symptoms that haven't gone away. These include tinninus in one ear and an increased frequency of migraines (I get acephalgic migraines, so just dizziness without pain). But in addition, I've had strange pressure symptoms in the front and back of my head:
* A feeling of intense pressure (not pain) in the back of the head that radiates forward to the sinuses, worse in the evening or after lying with my head propped against a pillow
* A feeling of pressure in my top teeth when I touch the top (vertex) of my scalp even very lightly
* Sinus pressure at other random times
There's never any pain, just these strange pressure sensations. Has anyone here ever experienced anything like that?
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Hey nquixote,
I have a theory. I would suggest that all your symptoms are sinus related either through a sinus infection or congestion. Sinusitis occurs when the tissue lining the sinuses becomes inflamed and swollen. Upper teeth pain is a common symptom of sinusitis as is scalp tenderness. Your description of the feelings of pressure are also classic symptoms. Nasal congestion related to a sinus infection can create abnormal pressure in the middle ear that may cause tinnitus. You may experience tenderness around your face too, cheekbones, bridge of nose and forehead. The sphenoid sinus can also give feelings of pressure in the back of the head.
If my theory is right, and I'm just a random bloke from the internet, and it is a sinus infection, short-term antibiotics (typically less than 2 weeks) would be appropriate, but I would start off with trying decongestants if my theory resonates with you.
I can't imagine a comedy slap to head would cause an mTBI or a whiplash injury. **
Please will you let us know of your progress,
Best wishes,
Atty