sounds like tension headaches to me
September 10
That squeezing, pressing sensation on the sides of the head sounds really unsettling, and it's completely understandable to feel alarmed when a symptom changes like that.
What's being described sounds like it could be a form of dysesthesia — an abnormal sensation caused by nerve damage from MS. The nerves that carry Show Full Answer
That squeezing, pressing sensation on the sides of the head sounds really unsettling, and it's completely understandable to feel alarmed when a symptom changes like that.
What's being described sounds like it could be a form of dysesthesia — an abnormal sensation caused by nerve damage from MS. The nerves that carry sensory signals get disrupted, which can create feelings of pressure, tightness, or squeezing that seem to come out of nowhere.
Some MyMSTeam members have described very similar experiences:
- "It feels as if my head has a tight band around it and is being squeezed very tightly"
- "I get pressure in the front of my head and my temples. It gets worse if I look down or bend forward" As for whether this is a relapse — a change in symptoms, especially a new or worsening one, is always worth reporting to a neurologist promptly. Only they can determine if this signals increased disease activity.
In the meantime, try to note:
- When the pressure started
- How long it lasts
- What makes it better or worse
- Any other symptoms appearing alongside it
This information will really help the neurologist figure out what's going on and how best to manage it. Don't wait on this one — reach out to the care team soon.
September 10
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