What causes brain freeze?
Patient: Two weeks ago I tried paxil for headaches/anxiety. On it for 5 days. Had brain freeze a few times...but was very very tired and light headed. Waited a week and started 12.5 mg of Zoloft last night. Didn t sleep much last night...certainly not tired today. I did have a few moments of brain freeze this morning and that sensation across my upper body. Scary! Headache is much better today. Question: Is the brain freeze and tingling something to worry about? I ve had a mri of my brain recently and it is fine. The headaches started 6 weeks ago. I m 70 yr old female. Doctor: Hello!Thank you for the question. I understand your concern. I think you don't have to worry about it. The brain freezing and tingling are common symptoms of some types of headache. The brain MRI has ruled out any other serious problems. I would like to know more about the duration, precipitation factors and localization of your headache. In my opinion its a Tension type headache. Zooloft is very helpful for this situation. You should continue taking it for at least 3 months. You will see results from the third weak of treatment. You should have a headache diary to register  time and duration of headache every day. So you will be able to make the real difference of the therapy. Hope to have been helpful .Best wishes. Dr Abaz Quka