Severe pounding headache in back of head, nausea, 84.6 temperature. Onset of headache: 3AM?
Recurring headaches, not often, but usually at least one per month, has been a life-long problem, but this was the coldest I have ever felt, which is why I took my temperature using a temporal scanner. I always take at least 3 readings. I the temperature reading was from around 6AM. I have seen a doctor about the headaches, and have had some testing done, but not while the headache was present. I am considering seeing a Neurologist, but I do not wish to was the doc's time, especially as there are others with more serious problems. I returned my temperature to normal with an extended hot shower, before discovering that such a low temperature may have required medical supervision. Normal blood pressure, normal cholesterol. No alcohol or drugs including prescription medications. I have never smoked. I am a little concerned because of the low temperature.
How common is this kind of issue? Should I be concerned? Is a Neurologist the approriate specialist for this kind of concern?
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1. The low body temperature is unusual. That temperature is very serious and could cause death. You probably need to get your thyroid function checked. There is a condition called Wilson's syndrome. Classically, Wilson's Temperature Syndrome is:a persistent but reversible slowing of the metabolism often brought on by the stress of illness, injury, or emotional trauma.
often worsened in stages with subsequent stress.
characterized by a low body temperature and classic low-thyroid-like symptoms.
often corrected with a special thyroid treatment even though thyroid blood tests are often in the normal range.
In addition, there are people who seem much more prone to developing Wilsons Temperature Syndrome than others. Their symptoms tend to come on earlier in life, so early that some patients may not even know what it feels like to be normal. They tend to worsen more gradually over time.
http://www.mall-net.com/mcs/coldbody.html
http://www.wilsonssyndrome.com/
The headache could be a migraine.
http://www.headaches.org/educational_modules/completeguide/migraine2.html
http://www.medicinenet.com/headache/article.htm
You really need to see a doctor.
