SUNCT Headache

[cramp_n_mystyle]

.This past weekend,I had an intermittent headache.It was on the the left side only;in the temporal area.It also involved my left eye.I read a description of types of headaches and SUNCT fit it precisely.Anybody else have this? .

[cramp_n_mystyle]

Sorry it took me so long to reply! I was out of state for a family reunion,and then had to rest up!

You got this one "right on" except I don't have silver fillings! Shortly before getting that headache,I'd had a tooth pulled.The dentist told me that when the filling fell out,it left nothing to save-unless he did a root canal.(He did comment the tooth was on a nerve).I know other teeth need to be pulled.Between caregiving and losing dental insurance for a long time,I wasn't able to go to a dentist for a long time;just take care of my teeth the best I could at home.

[silverfox67]

   Temporal mandibular means it's related to the jaw.  Also called TMJ ....

[cramp_n_mystyle]

Thank you for looking it up and replying.I remember the article saying something about the temporal mandibular(or something like that;I'm 1/2 asleep right now!).I've had that type of headache once before.I'm hoping it will be an infrequent visitor!

Fortunately I've never (so far!) gotten the burning type of headache.

[silverfox67]

      After looking up the sunct headache it may be what I call "neuralgia" or "neuritis".  I take Gabapentin for it.  Doesn't happen too often though  - maybe because I take so many supplements...
      I get a burning type of headache on one side that makes my eye water and the slightest breeze can cause excruciating pain -   I call it neuritis/neuralgia.
     Wishing you the best

[silverfox67]

   I've never heard of sunct headaches.  But I have three types of migraine.  I also get "strange" headaches with bumps that come up somewhere on my head/scalp without diagnosis.  

Thanks for the info.  I will look it up.  Not that I want to have that kind of headache... but maybe I have that type too.... LOL