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Q: Headache comes from inside brain, like a Mining-pick headache, rather than Ice-pick. Any Ideas???

I asked this question about headaches and was pointed towards "ice pick headaches." However, I still don't feel like it exactly fits with what I feel. The headaches do last less than a minute, but rather than feel it on top of my head, I feel like this headache is coming from the inside of my brain, like a mining pick, rather than an ice one. It starts on the inside of my head and like echos, or something, outward, sometimes it reverbrates throughout my whole head, and at others I feel it only on the one side it starts on [usually on the right]. Do you have any idea what that kind of headache is called? or is this, like, a secondary symptom of something larger? I am in my twenties. It's been increasing in frequency in the past couple of days. Could this be related to stress? I've just started a new semester at University. Thanks!

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Nancy Harris Bonk, Health Guide
1/14/09 10:14pm

Hi M,

 

Here's the thing -  we are not medical professionals so we are unable to diagnose people via the internet, and believe me, you wouldn't want that anyway. What we do is provide information and support.

 

We have some information on Ice-Pick Headaches HERE you may want to discuss with your doctor which would be the best thing to do to get a real diagnosis. Then together you and your doctor can figure out a regime to feel better.

 

 

I wish I had better news for you, but talking to your doctor is the best idea.

 

Good luck

Nancy

  

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By M— Last Modified: 11/17/10, First Published: 01/14/09