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Could it be TMJ? The pain is similar to the pain of an imflamed ligament. I've had both, and there were some definite similarities.
One cause is Pseudotumor Cerebri. Also called Idiopathic Hypertension. Go to http://www.revoptom.com/HANDBOOK/SECT53a.HTM for more.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoHeadache specialists are not yet sure what causes ice pick headaches, but they are common in patients who suffer other headache disorders/diseases such as Migraine and cluster headache. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorder and disease, please seek the help of a board certified headache specialist.
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How to treat a ice pick headache?
Go to a doctor
Can you die from an icepick headache?
No, you can't die from an ice pick headache. You can go to your doctors office and get some medicine for the headache.
What causes sharp headache on the left hand side of the head for a very short time?
You may be describing Primary Stabbing Headache. Also called Ice Pick Headache, or Jabs and Jolts, this type of headache feels like you're being stabbed with an ice pick. It is usually of very short duration - seconds or minutes. Another possibility is Cluster Headache. These are excruciatingly severe and although of short duration of minutes to hours, tend to come in bunches or clusters. These can be so severe that they are nicknamed Suicide Headaches.
Can you die from having ice pick headaches?
An icepick headache is also called a "Cluster" headache. It's very dangerous and considered the worst pain known to medical science. Women who have it say it's a lot worse than childbirth. It's treated as a medical emergency if you're forced to a hospital.
Can low blood pressure causes headache?
Yes, low blood pressure may sometimes result in headache.
What causes swollen temple with headache and extreme pressure?
tension headache
What causes a headache in children?
There are over 300 different types of headache disorders, and most of them may be suffered by infants and children. What causes them depends upon the type of headache. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders, seek the help of a qualified and board certified Migraine and headache specialist.
What causes a scent to give a headache?
Migraine is only one type of headache that can be triggered by smells.
What does sphenopalatineganglioneuralgia mean?
"Sphenopalatineganglioneuralgia" means Ice Cream Headache = Ice cream rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Does putting pepper on ice-cream keep you from getting an ice-cream headache?
Yes
What kitchen tools start with the letter I?
impact wrench, ice pick
What is Ice-Pick Lodge's population?
Ice-Pick Lodge's population is 8.
