Sharp Pains

[KYA5]

I've had these sharp pains (lasting 1 - 2 seconds) in the same spot on the right side of my head for about 30 years. I've been to multiple doctors and no one has been able to determine the cause. However, over the past year or so, I've realized the pains seem to occur more often when my sinuses are bothering me. Has anyone else experienced this symptom?  

[KYA5]

Thanks for your response. I was scheduled to have them both (MRI with and without contrast) on the same day but was feeling very anxious so I opted to come back another day for the test with contrast.

I had an EEG completed but at the time did not experience any of the pains so I'm thinking nothing showed up. The neurologist had not ordered any other test. I'll check out the link you provided re: MEG.

Thanks again.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

Headaches are basically categorized into three main classes; the primary headaches (tension headaches, migraines, cluster headaches etc), secondary headaches (sinusitis, meningitis, intracranial haemorrhages, raised intracranial tension, refractive errors of the eye, sinus infections etc) and cranial neuralgias (trigeminal neuralgia etc). So, the headaches could be related to the sinus infections. But, if you have blurring of vision, nausea and see some light flashes it could most probably be due to a migraine. Therapy lies in resolving the cause and taking medications for pain.

Take OTC naproxen for relief from pain. Ensure to take the medicine after food. Alcohol, smoking, altered sleep patterns and missed meals can promote headaches. If you eat a well balanced diet, exercise moderately and lead a stress free life this can reduce the occurrence of headaches.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[achilles2]

They did not do both MRI's at the same time? When I have had MRI's with and w/o contrast they do it w/o and then and the contrast and do it again.

I am wondering has anyone thought of seizures? My current neuro ordered an EEG because he thought my migraines could be connected with seizure activity. Also besides an EEG a neuro should also order a MEG (I tried to convince my neuro but he saw no reason, so we will see how long I stay with this one.)
Here is why a MEG is also important:
http://www.alexianbrothershealth.org/services/neurosciences/services/MEG-Brain-Mapping/index.aspx

I hope you get your answers,
achilles2

[mert333]

Soundls like neiralgia???

[KYA5]

Thanks for your comment. I have seen several neurologist. The most recent ordered an MRI both with and without contrast. I completed without contrast but never went back for the test with contrast.

God bless you too.

[bsmsl]

Hi,  I have a "similar headache".  It kind of feels like someone is stabbing me in the same spot.  Then it will go away, but I may have a dull headache for a while.  

It maybe a sinus headache, but my doctor (allergist and migraine specialist) diagnosed it as a migraine.  Something else to consider would be cluster headache.  That is some what similar to migraines, but they are a different thing.  The symptoms I have are similar to those described for cluster headaches.

I hope get some help.  Have you seen a neurologist?

God bless.