The Basics of Ice Pick Headaches

By Teri Robert, Health Guide Monday, April 02, 2007

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Ice pick headaches are stabbing, extremely intense headaches that can be absolutely terrifying. They generally only last between five and 30 seconds. However, they come out of nowhere, can strike anywhere on the head, literally feel as if an ice pick is being stuck into your head, then disappear befo...

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Bombastica

4/ 2/07 11:17pm

I get ice pick headaches when my migraines are very severe and they last for more than a day if I don't get treatment. They're real killers, indeed! At that point, I have to go to the ER to have IV meds administered because it just too unbearable.

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By Teri Robert, Health Guide— Last Modified: 12/04/10, First Published: 04/02/07

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