What does it mean to have carotidynia?

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What does it mean to have carotidynia?​

A Word From Verywell. Carotidynia is characterized by neck tenderness and pain, typically where the carotid artery is. The pain can be sudden and severe. Diagnosis involves the exclusion of other conditions—including injury or illness. Carotidynia usually resolves without any long-term issues.

What is the connection between carotidynia and migraines?​

When carotidynia occurs in association with migraines, treatment and therapies typically used for migraine headaches have proven effective at reducing associated pain in some cases. Carotidynia is characterized by neck tenderness and pain, typically where the carotid artery is. The pain can be sudden and severe.
Can you take prednisone for carotidynia?
In some cases, steroids such as prednisone have been proven effective at reducing inflammation associated with carotidynia. However, these medications should not be taken for a long time. If a person has been prescribed steroids, she will need to work closely with her doctor to reduce the dose and stop (taper) the drugs safely. 9
How long does it take for carotid pain to go away?
Pain usually begins to improve within a week. People who have had carotidynia don’t usually experience it again. There is no specific treatment for carotidynia, but medications to treat pain and inflammation (such as aspirin and ibuprofen) can be helpful. Most patients can take these medications in over-the-counter (OTC) doses by mouth.

Can carotidynia be misdiagnosed as chronic sinusitis?​

Sometimes, people describe carotidynia as a secondary headache because of its association with other underlying health problems that can be the probable cause of the pain. Misdiagnosis of carotidynia as chronic sinusitis or trigeminal neuralgia is an ordinary possibility in the early stages of the syndrome.
 
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