Leftside headache

[MAINOU]

Hello, I've notice that the left side at the angle where the head curves down(if you were to imagine it from the ear straight up to the curve of the head). I thought it's maybe just some type of headache, but then This last week I notice that I've had it for 4 days straight. Before I've had it sometimes here and there and has never been like this before. It's a very sharp pain I feel like it's from underneath the head?? I was at an seminar yesterday and while sitting it just hurted so bad I can feel the beating of it. It goes away and comes back seconds later again then that's when I notice that "hey I've been having this now for couple days straight!" I don't experience any running nose or pain in the eye? Do you have an idea of what this is?? Please let me know. Thanks!!!!

[MAINOU]

okay. Thank you so much!!!

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

Yes migraines can occur randomly. The headache is usually preceded by an aura in which the subject experiences photosensitivity and tinnitus etc.
There can be other triggers for migraine like food preservatives, MSG, processed meats, aged cheese, bright light and loud noise.
Dehydration can cause terrible headaches. Please make sure that you maintain your fluid intake at all times.

[MAINOU]

So it can happen at any random time right? I don't drink coffee or alcohol? Would it probably be because I don't drink enough water? Thanks for taking your time to answer my questions I really appreciate it!

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

How are you?
Severe one sided headache raises the suspicion of migraine which can occur with or without aura.
Migraine headaches are throbbing, pulsating headaches. I would suggest you to avoid caffeine and alcohol for a few days and take OTC pain killers for pain. Make sure you are not dehydrated and eat regularly to avoid low blood sugar levels.
If your headache does not get better please consult a neurologist. Take care!