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Chronic tension headaches
Hello respected doctor, i am suffering from chronic tension headaches last seven years . i am feeling tightness, prickling and muscle contraction in my head . sometimes i am also feel tightness and some contraction in muscle in neck and shoulder region. many times i also feel eye strain , itching and burning in eyes .i have also a thinking problem sometimes some irrelavent things comes in mind and i think these are the trigger of stress . recently i consult to a psychiatrist . he gives me a stalopalm tablet i am taking this tablet last four days but there is no relax in my head , i am still same problem like muscle tension , tightness arround the head so doctor, will u pleasetell me , should i consult to a neurologist or not.
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I am sure your Psychiatrist would have ruled out any other physical or neurological causes. Your description also suggests symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Stalopam is an antidepressant which usually takes about 2-3 weeks to show benefit. Please carry on taking medicine and monitor changes. Also focus on good lifestyle changes like yoga, meditation, relaxation, breathing exercises, sleep hygiene and healthy eating. Read mindfulness techniques and practice. If things are same after 3 weeks you can revisit your Doctor for further plan. Regards
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