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Reason for acute one second severe headache pain?

Yesterday I had about a dozen or so episodes of acute, very short headaches.  Pain was severe, but only lasted about a second, and seemed to emanate from the back to front of the right side of my head on the surface.  This is unusual for me since I never seem to get headaches, unless I am ill with the flu.  Today, I am still having similar episodes, however, the pain is much less severe.  I can think of no other recent issues, health or otherwise.
Episodes can occur while lying down, at the computer, eating or watching TV.  I am a 74 year old male in good health.  The only related issue I can think of, is that I have occasional episodes of optical migraines, which occur about four times a year.  Those episodes never include any pain, but only weird pixilation in the vision of both eyes, and lasts about 15-20 minutes.  BP and pulse checked normal for me.  Any suggestions are appreciated.  Thanks.
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