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Question: I've had a headache for a day and a half. It's on the top of my head, generally a rush of pain when I move my head quickly, then subsides. During the night, it only hurts when I turn over or really stretch my legs so that there's pressure in the spine, then subsides. What is this? Never had this type of headache before. I do get migraines very occasionally, but have had two in the last week and a half.
Brief Answer:
Simple causes should be considered first.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for posting your query here at HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Possible conditions that may manifest with symptoms similar to yours include occipital neuralgia (or compression of nerves that supply back and top of the head), tension headache, and stress related headaches.
However, there is need for more information about any other symptoms (vomiting, nauseous, fewer, etc.) in order to exclude other brain related conditions that may manifest with similar symptoms.
In my opinion, rest and use of NSAID drugs such Ibuprofen eg. for a couple of days should improve your symptoms.
If headache persists after a couple of days, or there are new symptoms such nausea, vomiting, difficulty interacting, weakness etc. you should consult a Neurologist.
Hope this helps.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Simple causes should be considered first.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for posting your query here at HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Possible conditions that may manifest with symptoms similar to yours include occipital neuralgia (or compression of nerves that supply back and top of the head), tension headache, and stress related headaches.
However, there is need for more information about any other symptoms (vomiting, nauseous, fewer, etc.) in order to exclude other brain related conditions that may manifest with similar symptoms.
In my opinion, rest and use of NSAID drugs such Ibuprofen eg. for a couple of days should improve your symptoms.
If headache persists after a couple of days, or there are new symptoms such nausea, vomiting, difficulty interacting, weakness etc. you should consult a Neurologist.
Hope this helps.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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