Anyone ever had a migraine that included sharp stabbing pains at one spot on top of your head?
I’ve had migraines for years but never had one like this. It started out with sharp, stabbing pains that came and went – lasting a few seconds at a time. The pain slowly spread over the entire left side of my head and is now a full blown migraine but I’m still getting those intermittent stabbing pains – especially when I turn my head or move around. Any ideas on what this could be or should I see my doctor?
Chosen Answer:
This sounds like it could be shingles (herpes zoster), especially if you start to see reddish spots on your head or face. Of course, it could also be caused by other conditions. I concur with the advice of the previous answerer — see a doctor ASAP.
by: Ice Cream Man
on: 25th March 08
24 de March, 2008 at 1:43 pm
see you doc they have new meds for migrains now
24 de March, 2008 at 1:50 pm
thats how mine are if l dont get some panadol or nurofen into me, mine start as a speck in my eye, until l lose all vision in the eye, looks like a celidoscope?! if l can take something before the pain sets in l am usually right, see the doctor about some pain control and try to spot the onset of a migraine,
24 de March, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Go to your doctor ASAP!
It dosent sound like just a migrane
it may be something else
24 de March, 2008 at 2:21 pm
This sounds like it could be shingles (herpes zoster), especially if you start to see reddish spots on your head or face. Of course, it could also be caused by other conditions. I concur with the advice of the previous answerer — see a doctor ASAP.
25 de March, 2008 at 6:04 am
Go see your doctor. Might be neurological.