For the past two years or so I've been getting these very sharp, piercing headaches, but they last only seconds. They hurt so much, though, that I double over wanting to scream; then it's gone. They're fairly sporadic. They can happen up to three times a day, several times a week, but there have also been times when it's been over a month before I get them again. I haven't noticed any correlation with my cycle in any way. I don't take any prescribed medication. It happens out of the blue. I can be sitting watching TV, cleaning house, reading a book, or on a walk. I don't know what to make of it, nor do I know if I should be concerned. I just think it's very strange.
The other thing is that this "burst" of pain is always in the same area. It's directly above my right ear canal about 1.5 inches and towards the middle about 1 inch. It's a small area that hurts, but when it happens it's very painful. I'm wondering if this is a common occurrence? If this is somthing of concern? Any helpful hints on what to do/not do for/about this kind of headache?