headaches from more than 72 hrs

[amri1984]

i have been having a very bad headache on the left side of my head starting from the temple conering the skull till the start of the neck. This pain is really very bad & i dont know what to do please help. No headache medicene is helping me

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi


For unilateral headaches, differentials will include a migraine headache which presents as throbbing one sided headaches. Criteria of a migraine headache may include vomiting and worsening of the headaches in the presence of bright lights and loud noises. Cervicogenic headaches are caused by cervical spine problems and may also present with one sided headaches. The headaches are referred from the neck to the back of the head and the face. In your case, a migraine headache is to be considered only after other conditions have been ruled out like an ear problem as suggested by your headache's location. Arthritic and muscoloskeletal pain may also present similarly.

You have noted that the pain is not responsive to your medications. I would suggest that you have this assessed by your doctor. At this point, the differentials I have mentioned have to be considered and excluded in the process.

[amri1984]

i have never had this kind of pain & i have never had any injuries to my head or neck. could you pls confirm what desiese these symptomes refer to

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

Is this a new onset headache?

Have you been having headaches before?

I would suggest that you have this immediately assessed by a physician. Persistent headaches especially if recent and sudden in onset requires further evaluation. You may need a complete physical and neurologic examination for this.

Have you tried taking any medications? If yes, were they able to alleviate the headaches?

Any previous head or neck injuries?