Sharp pain right-side of cranium

[sassygirlstl]

A couple of months ago, I started having a sharp headache on the right side of my cranium.  The pain occurs when the pressure to my head changes, for example, if I bend forward at the waist.  I've also noticed the same pain when my partner has lain across my body, while working out on some of the machines at the gym, and sometimes during hard sneezing or coughing.  At first the pain only lasted a few seconds.  Now when it occurs, it's lasting a few minutes before subsiding.  Normally, I seldom ever have any headaches.  My primary ordered an MRI which was normal.  I have had no head trauma nor do I have any sinus problems.  The pain seems pressure related, however, my blood pressure is normal (62/100).  Should I have a stress test done or see a specialist?  I'm at a loss to what the next step should be.

[rajanadar]

I have the same problem but at my occipital part and the pain comes only wen i do exercise in one of my machine in my gym and d pain is like a current flow and lasts upto 10 mins plzz help me wat shud i do

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it sounds like exertional headaches. are associated with some physical activity. These headaches typically become severe very quickly after a strenuous activity. Although these may occur in isolation, they are most commonly associated with patients who have inherited susceptibility to migraine.

If you are having these headaches,then MRI and MRA of the brain have to bed one to rule out any organic brain disease.Treatment includes analgesics like indomethacin,ibuprofen or aspirin.

I sincerely suggest you to consult a physician/neurologist and get it evaluated.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Warm regards.