horriable head pain

[sweetsam25]

i have been getting off and on this shooting pain on the side of my head starting from my temple to the back of my head and it alternates sides and its like it happens quit offend what could it be ?

[sweetsam25]

its still happening i see the doctor on jan 10th i will let him know thanks for your help!

[Exertionacheihope]

Are you workingout or engaging in sexual activity when it happens? If so it's either from tilting your head back or holding your breath. Follow the link below and stretch your scalenes, I fixed myself in a week or two. This all assumes it not something more serious such as an aneurism which is lower likelihood but always possible


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf3TPLt5mkY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwwCaVNQJ3s&sns=em

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SCqFhV2Frk&sns=em

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
What other symptoms are present? If there was no history of head trauma or injury, this could be caused by primary headaches such as tension or migraine headache. Avoiding the triggers and analgesic may help. However if it persists, it is best that you have this checked by your doctor or be referred to a neurologist for proper evaluation. Imaging studies may also be done. Take care and do keep us posted.