sharp pain in my head

[ldun77]

This might sound weird but sometimes out of nowhere I get these severe sharp pains that go through my head. I am not on any medication at the moment and haven't been for atleast a year. I'm 20 yrs old. I do smoke cigs and weed. I drink occasionally but not often. They don't last long just a second but whatever I'm doing at the time it stops me in my tracks. Its hard to get in to see the doctors. But i have set an appointment but till then i was wondering if anyone else has experienced this or knows what it is. Thanks for taking the time to read this and help me out. Much appreciated.

Leah  

[ldun77]

thanks for getting back to me. It is usually in the back of my head. I don't usually have a runny nose, not on a regular basis. It doesn't last long just some sharp pain in the back of my head and then disappears. I do have to wear glasses but i just wear my contacts.

[hibilliejean]

1.  You might need glasses, as any change in vision strains your eyes and can cause sharp headaches.
2.  You may have sinus issues.  If you constantly have a runny nose, post-nasal drip (sinus drainage down the back of your throat) or a stuffy head, these are all culprits.  For me, if I get stressed and have a stuffy head I can get a migraine.  No fun at all.


Wondering "where" the pains are.  Behind your eyes? (sinuses) Close to your ears?  Between eyes?  Where at?