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Q: Very Sharp Pain
asked by: kytraitor on August 29th, 2005
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:cry: I have a very sharp, knife-like pain on the left side of my head. The pain lasts about 5 seconds, then goes away but repeats itself about every ten seconds. My scalp is very sensitive to touch on the left side, above my ear, towards the top of my head. Ibuprofen seems to help the pain, but I have to take 1200mg three or four times a day. I have no clue what's causing this pain. It started just after vacation and has lasted about 2 weeks. The ibuprofen is killing my stomach. Anyone have any suggestions.
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xnaomix
replied on September 12th, 2005
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I get pains like that too.
In my head and belly, it kills when I got for a wee wee
i sit down and I have to jump back up again lol cause as soon as I sit I get this pain and it hurts so bad though my belly and on to my bum

it dosent happen all the time just when im due for my periods I think

some times I carnt even get out of bed I have to sit in funny ways for the pain and cramp to go away its mad.. My boyfreind(ian) laughs at me asking what the hell you doing naomi ,,..
After an hour im back to normal

lol naomi xx
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cloversea
replied on September 14th, 2005
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This could be what's referred to as ice pick headaches. There's another active thread about it on the forum right now. Here's a description from the cleveland clinic's website:

"ice pick headache refers to a type of headache pain that is described as momentary, sharp, and/or jabbing that occurs either once or several times a day at irregular intervals. It has also been nicknamed the "jabs and jolts" or "stabs and jabs" headache. The pain is most often felt around one eye or the temple area and it recurs in the same place or may move to other places on the same side of the head or the opposite side. These headaches are more likely in patients with migraine or cluster headaches. It is uncommon in the pediatric and adolescent population. This type of headache disappears spontaneously in many cases or can be successfully treated with indomethacin." (http://www.Clevelandclinic.Org/health/hea lth-info/docs/3400/3469.Asp?Index=11663&am p;src=news)

-kerrie
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www.Thedailyheadache.Com
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essentials
replied on January 31st, 2008
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I came across this page you might want to read
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