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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Aldershot, UK

Does anybody experiance shooting pains in their brain l get it alot and have never said anything before some make me pull a face they are so painfull l get muscle spasims in body but now lm getting them in my head.

June 16, 2018
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Members connected over experiencing sudden shooting pains in their heads, with many describing sharp, brief sensations that feel similar to... Read more

Members connected over experiencing sudden shooting pains in their heads, with many describing sharp, brief sensations that feel similar to brain freeze and can last from seconds to a few minutes. Several members shared practical next steps, including getting symptoms evaluated by a medical professional, considering newer treatments like Botox injections for chronic headaches, and ruling out other causes through imaging like CT scans. A recurring theme was the frustration of having symptoms dismissed or misunderstood by doctors, along with the importance of finding specialists who truly understand fibromyalgia and take these painful episodes seriously.

A MyFibroTeam Member

It sounds like some form of headache. We fibro sufferers can be more prone to them. But there are better treatments now including botox injections for people who suffer the worst.

June 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

There are no pain receptors in the brain. Only muscle and nerves around the skull.

June 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member,

No. I haven't. But I sure hope you get this checked out. I just "Searched" the words to your wanting response to. There is a LOT of information on this! PLEASE go see a Professional, ASAP. Thanks.

June 16, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have had the pain and it was bad enough to make me stop and grab my head. Thinking back, they may have started after the first concussion, but I had chronic migraines for years before that, so really didn't think anything about it other than it was another aspect of my migraine symptoms. Have been getting botox injections for them for past several months and they are much better. I sometimes still get a lightning bolt, but it only lasts 30 seconds to a few minutes usually. Or the pain accompanying it I mean.🐧

June 21, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes!!! Mine just started the past 6 mos. It is awful! Almost always on the right upper side of my head. Lasts about 90 seconds then stops. Sometimes comes and goes a few times before stopping. My pcp blamed it on my hitting my head and said it was a concussion. We did a ct scan and nothing showed up. Very frustrating snd scary.

June 17, 2018

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