Hello All,

I am new to the forum. About 7 months ago I sustained a concussion from a soccer ball to the head. I was hit on the right temporal lobe and knocked to the ground. I was not unconscious but was confused. All of the dizziness, nausea, vertigo symptoms have gone away. At one time I had this pain that would go from the back of my head to my forehead. It was the most intense pain I have ever felt. I was unable to sleep! Eventually the "pain" went away. Now I am dealing with this "throbbing" sound that prevents me from sleeping. I have it on BOTH sides of my heads and feel it when I am on my back as well.

I have been to the neuro who said it is not migraines. He prescribed Elavil. It does not help with the throbbing but helps me get to sleep. I have had to withdraw from college because of this throbbing that keeps me from sleeping!

It's like I can hear the throbbing of my heartbeat in both ears. Has anyone experienced this? Is it occiptial neuralgia? I have been referred to a pain clinic for potential nerve blocks. I am only 20 years old and want my life back! I've tried almost all pain medications, migraine meds, physio, massage, and chiropractor to no avail. Help!

Carmell