Bloodwork and other tests for severe, persistent headache?

Post date: 2020-08-09 17:15:28

A male family member in his 20s has had about two weeks of a debilitating headache and fatigue. The ER today ruled out meningitis and he's had two negative COVID tests. What should his GP test for on Monday?

The family member's symptoms include a severe headache with photophobia and neck pain, dizziness, and extreme fatigue (can't stay up for more than 5 hours without going back to sleep again).

The family member works in a bank and has been exposed to a positive COVID case, but has tested negative twice. He did have one day he couldn't taste his tuna, but his taste and smell have returned to normal. He has no cough, shortness of breath, or sore throat.

The ER did some bloodwork (presumably a CBC, not sure what else) and a head CT to rule out meningitis. They did not repeat a COVID test. They sent him home with pain meds and muscle relaxers.

What other tests should he ask his GP to perform?

Thank you!

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