So obviously I know that this isn’t the solution, but would a hole in the head equalize the pressure and relieve pain? Or are pressure headaches within the bloodstream or something internal?

Really wish I had a tire valve on the back of my neck to balance out.

  • godzillabacter@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Am doctor. Outside of very rare and specific causes of headache, no this wouldn’t fix anything, just put you at risk for infections.

  • over_clox@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Disclaimer: Not a doctor.

    With that said, my late father had a friend that had extreme cranial pressure on his brain, causing constant extreme migraines.

    I was told that he’s literally the $6 million dollar man, because they had to install a shunt valve in his skull to relieve excess pressure on his brain.

    So I guess even though the brain doesn’t inherently sense pain directly, I guess that excess pressure is still somehow sensed in the form of migraines.

    Again, not a doctor, but thanks for coming to my brief Ted Talk.

    • godzillabacter@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Am a doctor, this wasn’t actually a migraine and is not how migraines happen. Shunts are placed for elevated intracranial pressure, which can occur for a number of reasons, and do cause headaches. But it’s a very uncommon cause of headaches and a shunt will not fix your actual migraines or tension headaches.

      • over_clox@lemmy.world
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        3 months ago

        Thank you for your actual medical experience 👍

        Now go talk to David M. and ask him, last I know he’s still alive.

      • over_clox@lemmy.world
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        3 months ago

        From my non-medical understanding, I believe so. But I wouldn’t seek the ancient experimental techniques others have mentioned, I’d definitely seek professional modern medical techniques and advice from neurological experts.

        I hope your headaches aren’t quite that bad to warrant such a procedure, as apparently it was quite expensive.

        This probably isn’t the best community to ask such a question though. Please consult a qualified experienced medical doctor/surgeon.

  • lurch (he/him)@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    you should know the brain itself doesn’t have nociceptors (pain receptors). i’m not a doctor, but i conclude that any headache does not origin from inside the skull, except if neuroligical pathways that interpret pain signals are not working properly. It may feel like the headache comes from inside, but it’s actually coming from outside or the skull itself. thus a hole would only make it worse.

  • actionjbone@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    Short answer, probably not. Anatomy is complex, and the source of the pressure may or may not be at the single point where you most feel it. Even if it is a single point, you wouldn’t be dealing with what caused the pressure, and the body would seal the wound as quickly as it can.

  • themeatbridge@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Do not put a hole in your skull. No. The headache is not caused by cranial pressure.

    Your sinuses may be inflamed, and relieving that pressure might provide temporary relief (like pressing on your forehead) but a hole in your skull wouldn’t fix the underlying sinus problem, and would likely result in worse infections and irritation.

    • 3ntranced@lemmy.worldOP
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      3 months ago

      Oh dont worry, this is all purely speculative.

      The pain is almost always centered right behind and above the eyeballs. Even when first waking up or not actively straining eyes, usually accompanied by barometric shift.

      It’s not like ocular migraines because it doesn’t give any visual flashing or anything like you’d associate with usually.

      It’s likely my sleeping, switched to shkikifuton & tatami to try and counteract backpain from soft matresses, but my neck seems to suffer instead.

  • Etterra@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Gawd no. Take Sudafed. Hell take 2 if you have to. See a doctor. Do not apply power tools to your anatomy! JFC.