i have a stabbing headache in the left back side of my skull, i can even put my finger on the spot it has been hurting off and on all day i also feel pressure in my left ear like it needs to pop but wont, is this still an icepick headache
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Q: i have a stabbing headache in the left back side of my skull, i can even put my finger on the spot
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10/19/08 3:07am
Rob,
Nobody can diagnose via the Internet, so even with more information, I couldn't say whether you're having an ice pick headache.
Ice pick headaches generally last between five and 30 seconds, but can occur several times in a day. For more information about ice pick headaches, please see Ice Pick Headaches - The Basics.
Unexplained head pain should always be investigated. Please see your doctor or go to an urgent care facility or ER.
Good luck,
Teri
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