Well I had an MRI done and I went to see an Optometrist and the eye is ok. I need to try and re train my shoulder ( Surgery from a tear) to relax as I tend to over protect it. Its been damaged for so long that I compensated all the time. Now that it is fixed it is coming back to where it should be so I am having troubles. Maybe you are sleeping wrong or if you hug a pillow you may have pinched something. You should have it looked at though. Sinuses may cause it as well .
as a new member, I would like to offer the following opinion re pain behind the eye. I have had this for at least 25 years - it occurs haphazardly - and I have put it down variously to stress, sinus, allergy.
Recently, a lump grew on the side of my neck; the lump grew overnight, and it was the size of a golf ball - 6 cms across and very visible, and very rare for a male in their 50's. I now have to have my thyroid removed as the thyroid is bleeding into itself, the lump re-grows after being drained of fluid, and the lump is too large to keep performing FNA's. My theory is that given bulging eyes is a common symptom of hyperthroidism, couldn't pain behind the eye be related to an overactive thyroid? My right eye goes blurry from time to time, and then returns to normal a few days later. - the left eye is ok. This may also be associated with the thyroid.
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waugh..... I am also a new member! I have for years thought that the pressure behind my right eye that leads to a bad headache was from my sinus'. I had a CT scan done and the allergist said I do have slightly swollen sinus'. I was put on prednisone (steroid) and it really didn't help. I finally, today went and talked to another dr and she is now saying that I have been having a migraine and gave me some meds. She also felt my neck and asked if I have ever had my thyroid checked (which I hadn't). She then sent me for a thyroid test. I have since come home and found that yes, pressure behind the eye (mostly right) can be a cause for an under active thyroid. I am now awaiting the results to see if this is the all or part of my eye pressure/migraines.
took effexor about 8 years had this same pain behind my right eye doctors were inconclusive last few years of effexor it was added to the side effect label {pain behind right eye} yet i quit taking this medicine it stile comes n goes not as bad ... believed to be a permanent side effect form an ingredient
in the medications and other medications as well
in the medications and other medications as well
you may want to got to eye, ear nose and throat doctor. They specialize in these areas and will do more extensive studies. There is definitely a problem.
Also, there are little blood vessels in this area and they could have a little clot causing those symptoms. Go to an EENT doctor.
Hello. I am a 23 year old male, suffering from pretty intense migraines for over 8 years now. I have recently begun to notice my right eye lid is a little droopy, getting progressively more droopy over the past year or two, and I am now feeling constant pressure in that eye. My girlfriend and I have noticed on multiple occassions that the same eye is sometimes dilated more so than my left eye. I am playing this all off as migraine side effects, but she is insistant on seeing a physician. What do you guys think?
Thanks!
Thanks!
I forgot to mention, I do also go through some dizzy/light headed spells randomly. I have had back problems ( multiple disk problems) from playing football. Doubt they are related, but I figured the more info the better. I also had open-heart surgery when I was 14 mos old.
I think I solved my left eye migraine. After 3 weeks of a dull ache in my forehead that went almost every day to my left eye as a migraine (sound & light sensitive) that only lasted from 10 to 30 minutes. Some days it happened 3 - 4 times. My background is my left eye lost the retina twice after laser surgery that fixed with crystal clear silicon oil in my left eye instead of the gas bubble that the body replaces with your normal vitrious that failed the 1st time. My family doc sent me to the outpatient services to get the doppler ultrasound pictures of my carotid & leg arteries to see if any were plugged. I passed that. My doc said I had no sinus infections as the previous week when this started and he was on vacation to India, his office prescribed the antibiotic z pack for 5 days that seemed to help but not, after it was gone. Then I went to see my eye doc to check my left eye and he said the pressure is high & prescribed 2 eye drop solutions to get the pressure down (28 left, 20 right - should be around 20). He said to take for 3 months then return. I thought that long and after my family doc told me yesterday when I went to see him, that I should have my eye pressure checked at least once a week until it's back to normal. He also found a post nasal drip that is sinus caused and said to use the $2 bottle of saline nasal spray, which I remember doing every winter in the past when this sort of thing happened (I forgot about it this time - altzheimers coming you know). The nasal spray has already worked and I am waiting for that migraine to occur today even though the dull headaches is gone. The eye pressure will be comfirmed lower today, I hope, so I should be normal.
The whole reason I'm replying is to warn all of you about making sure the eye pressure is taken care of as it leads to glaucoma (a desease that prevents the eye from circulating the inner eye vitrious to the cornea & back through some sort of filter around the eye's lense & damages the optic nerve when this happens in the log term. The drops should reduce the eye's liquid that reduces the pressure that eliminates the headaches.
Another point is my eye doctor who did my laser surgery said eye pressure doesn't cause headaches. My eye lense doctor also said eye pressure doesn't cause headaches but can cause glaucoma, even though he didn't say that in words to me. My family doc, who is internal medine, said eye pressure does cause headaches, and prescribed the fix.
lisa100986 said...
hello my name is lisa im 23years old for the last year 1 1/2 i have had really bad sore head sometimes cant cope with them, been back and forward to the eye clinc at hospital they said my eyes are fine, but for the last 7 months i have had this pressure behind my right eye and it's getting worst sometimes goes blured i dont know what to do, can any one help me i just want to be safe as i have ma little boy's to look after xxxx
hello my name is lisa im 23years old for the last year 1 1/2 i have had really bad sore head sometimes cant cope with them, been back and forward to the eye clinc at hospital they said my eyes are fine, but for the last 7 months i have had this pressure behind my right eye and it's getting worst sometimes goes blured i dont know what to do, can any one help me i just want to be safe as i have ma little boy's to look after xxxx
No luck today after my eye doc visit. Had 1 left eye headache before appt then left eye migraine as I waited for doc to arrive after his attending surgeries. He says I do have glaucoma, as that is what high eye pressure is and needs to be lowered somehow, else it can cause blindness by damaging the optic nerve. My eye pressures are 21 left, 20 right now after 1 week eye drops. He thinks my headaches should subside in a couple weeks when the saline nasal solution completes in 2 weeks when my family doc said it should. He also gave me a prescription for a head mri but I will use it if this keeps on. Today the migraine has lasted at least 4 hours since me eye doc appt the most it ever lasted
@ dirtyhead - It could be quite a few things causing the headache. Your GF's right you need to go see your doctor. It could just be a change in your migraine pattern. It could be opthamolplegic migraine (this is pretty very unlikely though given the rarity and the way your symptoms are presenting quickly). The sudden increasing pressure and droopy eyelid is worrying. You should probably push to get an MRI. Disc problems can cause headache. It's called secondary headache or referred pain. Go see your doctor. Best of luck!
@Jodavicha - your physio could definitely be right. Have the exercises helped at all? I don't know if they would do this 4 years after the pain started, but a course of corticosteroids from your doctor may be helpful. Go to your doctor. While s/he's at it ask him/her to rule out occiptal neuralgia. Best of luck!
@Jodavicha - your physio could definitely be right. Have the exercises helped at all? I don't know if they would do this 4 years after the pain started, but a course of corticosteroids from your doctor may be helpful. Go to your doctor. While s/he's at it ask him/her to rule out occiptal neuralgia. Best of luck!
Hi!
So i have been trying to be my own doctor the past 2 years when it comes to my eyes. I have had a constant ongoing pressure in the back of my right eye, it never goes away! It makes the bottom of my eye/cheek bone numb. Looking to the sides hurts and im extremly sensitive to light! I have to close my right eye whenever i am outside and its sunny!! Looking directly at me, my right eye is smaller then my left and that is a new thing! I have gone to numerous eye doctors, and specialists for them to look through there eye scopes and see nothing. They tell me to wear my glasses which don't help the problem at all! I dont know what the next step is, i dont want to keep pushing it off because the eye doctors dont see a problem. The pain is enough for me to think something is wrong!
mYgraine and psychotropics could give you these side effects but is always great to check you for glaucoma, I don't know how old are you guys but is always important to clear you. I know a guy, this was the only symptom he had and they check him for glaucoma and BINGO... he is 27 years old and he is diabetic.
carlysan said...
hi all
hi all
I have ahd pressure behind my right eye and some pressure and tingling in my right temple for about 2 weeks...very strange. Of course i am afraid that it is some sort of tumor or aneurysm or something like that. Has anyone had this before? I have been stressed out lately and i may have some allergies, is this a symptom?? any suggestions or comments are appreciated...thanks, Carlysan
Yes, in both eyes at once or one at a time but not since I got my blood pressure down.
I also have similar symptoms when my allergies act up especially when my indoor plants flower and there is pollen flying in the air. Sometimes it gets so bad I cut all the flowers off, put them in a bag and close it up then open all the windows for a bit.
Post Edited (Glacier) : 3/29/2011 6:40:40 PM (GMT-6)
I was reading "EYE PAIN's post on 3/5/07. I have never posted on a site like this and am wondering how to follow-up to see if she ever got a diagnosis? I have the EXACT same symptoms and she is the only other person that described it the same way.
I feel like I don't have vision in my left eye but yet I do. I described it that way to my doctor and even saw a neuro opth and they both have no idea and don't see anything wrong with my eye. Should I insist on an MRI?
Also, yesterday my eyelid was swollen and painful but the swelling went down today, but still sore. I am just constantly aware of my left eye and it is so hard to explain, but it just doesn't feel right, but my vision is perfect.
I feel like I don't have vision in my left eye but yet I do. I described it that way to my doctor and even saw a neuro opth and they both have no idea and don't see anything wrong with my eye. Should I insist on an MRI?
Also, yesterday my eyelid was swollen and painful but the swelling went down today, but still sore. I am just constantly aware of my left eye and it is so hard to explain, but it just doesn't feel right, but my vision is perfect.
iamhappy2be said...
hi! i have pressure behind my right eye. it's worse in the a.m. and after reading. no headaches but the pressure is really bad- all day. my eyelid has gotten saggy. do i visit my g.p. first? am a bit concerned. m
hi! i have pressure behind my right eye. it's worse in the a.m. and after reading. no headaches but the pressure is really bad- all day. my eyelid has gotten saggy. do i visit my g.p. first? am a bit concerned. m
I have had the same problem since March 2009 with pain behind my right eye after reading & also when writing. I have done research on it & it is referred pain from my neck. I also get this pain when I'm looking through the windshield while driving & when I'm in the sunlight. Anyone else have this problem?
about 4 days ago after a rather large weekend i noticed pressure behind my left eye ball top left. It has been completely intermittent for the last 4 days but i can now feel light pressure there permanently. I am a 31 Year old and have had a fairly all round healthy lifestyle apart from the odd binge drink once every 2 months or so. The only other thing i could put it down to would be the computer screen which i have been staring at alot lately because of a change in jobs about 2 weeks ago, i now stare at a screen for almost 8 hours of the day which i usually get sore eyes from. I realize staring at a screen is obviously not good for the brain or eyes and realize this job is not for me, i do enjoy using my sight. Have any of the eye pressure world had any binge drinking, eye pressure, computer watching related symptoms before LOL.
I had a similar problem with pain behind my left eye & intense pressure. I get a couple migraines per year and knew it was not my "typical" migraine. I went to several different neurologists & 2 optometrists who couldn't find anything wrong and all dismissed it as an ocular migraine. I was experiencing all kinds of other symptoms and I finally had to quit my job because of it. I tried yet another neurologist who ran different tests which all came back negative and he referred me to a retina specialist. After a day of multiple tests, the last one was a fluorescein angiography and it clearly showed a CSF leak behind the eye. He suspected pseudotumor cerebri and ordered a lumbar puncture. My results ruled that out, but (luckily) I got a debilitating post-lumbar headache and had to have a blood patch in the ER. As the neuroradiologist suggested might happen, the procedure in essence sealed the leak and the pain & pressure was gone! The retina specialist re-ran the test and the leak was no longer there. After a month or so all symptoms resolved and I was able to pick up where I left off.
My suggestion to anyone experiencing something out of the norm is to be persistent if you can, even though others may think you are going to the extreme in trying so many different doctors. It was time-consuming and cost me quite a bit of my savings & a job, but in the end the mystery was solved. Sometimes it just takes finding a doctor who has already treated someone with the same unusual symptoms you feel.
My wife woke up @ 2;30 am with a headache,tried numerous things to get it to go away. She then left for garden @ 5 am, stayed till 10:30am and drove home, puked once[brkfst] on the way. her right eye is a little swollen, she says it feels like something is going to push her eye right out and she has tremendous headache. no spots before her eyes or anything floating in it.
she already has diabetes and an almost non functioning thyroid.can't quite convince her to c doc but looking for other checks or relief treatments, any suuggg?