Hello.

Firstly, I don't want to seem disrespectful as I know I may be worrying for nothing and some people are really suffering, however I don't know what else to do or where to turn.

I am convinced there is something wrong with me. I have had one sided head pain now since Christmas time - although it abated for a few weeks, it is back full time. The pain is on the right hand side of my head and is pretty constant. Feels like it is behind my eye but I can't pinpoint it. A dull ache best describes it.

111 sent me to a doctor, and he said I should speak to my own GP and be referred for an MRI. I have spoken to someone from my GP Practice on the phone only and they said the doctor is referring me to headache clinic. I can't get to speak to my doctor and keep speaking with an associate physician. I don't understand why the first doctor mentioned MRI but my GP practice said I don't need one without seeing me. I have two young children and I don't know what to do. Should I phone my GP back? They seemed to say if it gets worse - go to A and E. They have not seen me in person for years.

I don't think I have any other symptoms other than this constant one sided headache from morning until night. My worry is there is something wrong with me and they are going to miss their opportunity to actually do something and my kids will be left without a father.

I think the anxiety is more 'real' as my wife's friend lost her sister 18 months ago due a brain tumour that was initially misdiagnosed as concussion. My bloods have come back clear and I'm due to have another eye test after all being normal earlier in the year.

If anyone does have the time to respond with any advice - god bless you. I know you can't offer a diagnosis, however I feel my GP has passed the book without even seeing or speaking with me.