I have what I call an ice pick headache which started 2 nights ago and has not stopped. The frequency of stabs is about 4 per minute and late yesterday it traveled down to my neck. At one point it was behind my ear and felt like it was in my ear and I had some pain when swallowing. The pains are now located just below my ear.
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Q: ice pick headache has traveled down next and getting 4 stabs per minute
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10/18/09 1:54pm
Hi Maureen1229,
For purposes of treatment, being able to get care if you're away from home, etc., you need a full diagnosis of what type of Migraine you have. You can read more about this in The Type of Migraine Does Matter.
So here's the thing - call your doctor and see what kind of Migraine HE thinks you have Then you won't have to be worried about self-diagnosing, ok? Only a qualified doctor can diagnose and treat you.
Good luck,
Nancy
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