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10 second headaches

by broncofan, May 29, 2007 12:00AM
I am a 29 year old that has anxiety.  Over the last couple months I have had several episodes where I get a sharp shooting pain in the side of my head that lasts for less than 30 seconds. It feels like I am going to fall down, I get sweaty and start stressing about this and it goes on for hours although the headache was only for a moment.  Could someone please explain what is going on or what this is.  Also could it be linked to the anxiety.
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by Quixotic1, May 31, 2007 12:00AM
To: bronchofan
What you are describing sounds like "Ice Pick Headaches" They are a well described type of primary headache usually found in migraine sufferers. They do not usually indicate anything serious. Here is a good link to read about them"

http://headaches.about.com/od/otherheadpain/a/ice_picks.htm

See if they describe what you are feeling.
Let me know, Quix
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