wolfocean,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Sorry to hear of the abuse you suffered.

Next time you get this pain, try icing it. Ice at the back of your head and upper neck. You may have a upper neck/whiplash injury that is acting up. If the icing helps, it tells you a bit about the problem. The upper neck/whiplash injury is very difficult to resolve medically. Sometimes, an upper cervical chiropractor can help. If you need to find a chiro, just ask and we can post a link or two.

If you suffer a future head injury, please make every effort to be checked out. Your previous head injury means you should be cautious with another head injury. You might even want to put a note in your wallet telling of your past head injury.

I know how at the time of your assault, your only thought was to escape and hide. Most ER's and such will make serious efforts to protect you and can connect you to authorities who can help in protecting you.

Please let us know if the icing helps. There are lots of good people here who can provide support and advice.

My best to you.