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I had a fall back in december, went to the hospital and they said i was ok, since then i have had really bad headaches on the top left side of my head, i use to be a  heavy drinker, not had a dink know since 3rd January 2010,i still smoke but trying to give them up, my headache is like a pressure been to my doctor's he said i am all right, can u please help me? Thank you, Victor.

 
Answer:

Dear Victor;

It's possible that you're experiencing post-traumatic headaches. For more information on this type of headache, please see Post-Traumatic Headache – The Basics.

As much as we'd like to help, the only person who can do that is a doctor who can review your and your family's medical history, discuss your symptoms with you, and conduct a complete examination. Nobody can diagnose via the Internet.

If your doctor isn’t able to help you, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It’s important to note that neurologists aren’t necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.

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John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert

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Last updated June 29, 2010.