Question 1

i've had a throbbing dull headache on the top of my head, near the front for the past few days. the headache typically lasts for five to thirty second?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: Although the briefness of the pain you're having is somewhat uncharacteristic of a migraine headache, the other characteristics are migrants and nature, so I would conclude that you're having a type of migraine headache. Many factors can bring him on, such as allergies, head trauma, changes and sleep pattern, certain medications, processed foods. Just something to think about.

Question 2

what can cause spontaneous throbbing headache on the left side of the back of my head?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many possible reasons for the headache you describe.  Please see a neurologist if you have not done so.  Also, check out a meditation called the relaxation response by a cardiologist named herbert benson.

Question 3

throbbing headache and pain at the back of the head from exercise. lasts for about 5 minutes everytime. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Exercise-induced headaches are most always benign and can last for many hours. Like most headache types the cause is not known. But there are more serious headaches brought on by exercise. These tend to be sudden or first time events associated with nausea, vomiting, sudden dizziness, loss of consciousness, double vision. If this is your first headache from exercise, see your doctor.

Question 4

i am getting throbbing headache in the back of head?

Accepted Answer

Tension: Tension headaches spasm of muscles in area.

Question 5

m 18 yrs old.from last 3-4 yrs , in d months of summer i suffer severe headache(throbbing pain) sometimes on left & sometimes on right side of my head.

Accepted Answer

Migraine: Your headaches sound like migraines.  Find a doctor who treats migraine for help.

Question 6

throbbing headache back of head.  is that the wrong place for a migraine?

Accepted Answer

MIGRAINE HEADACHE: It is usually  frontal and temporal, unilateral  accompanied by aura, throbbing, severe with  nausea, photophobia lasting  x few hours to 3 days.

Question 7

throbbing headache where head meets neck will get better when relaxing then come back when walking around. ice helps some. how to help? cause?

Accepted Answer

Tension migraine: Tension migraine is a type of headache caused by contraction of the muscles that attach to the skull. The headaches often worsen as the day progresses. Treatment includes massage, physical therapy, biofeedback and meditation to reduce stress and anxiety. Botox injections in the scalp muscles and  a variety of medications may reduce the headaches. See a neurologist who specializes in headaches.

Question 8

throbbing headache.nauseous.light headed.feeling flushed. what's causing this? history of headaches since childhood

Accepted Answer

Migraine: You are describing a migraine headache. There are effective treatments for this type of headache which are available by prescription; otc preparations like aspirin, acetominophen, caffeine combinations can be helpful as well.

Question 9

three days after wisdom tooth removal,horrible throbbing headache mostly if i move my head a certain way. is this common? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Not common, call DDS: We know nothing about you, your medical history and the degree of difficulty of the extraction. What you describe is not common and may or may not be related to the surgery. What to do:? Start by contacting the dentist who removed your tooth. He\she can discuss this issue further, decide whether or not you should be seen in the office and\or referred to your own physician to rule out medical cause

Question 10

drank too much last week, now how a reoccurring throbbing headache/migraine on left side of my head. i've taken tylenol (acetaminophen) many times, help! ?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen) warning: in order to determine the cause of your throbbing head you need to see your primary care physician. Be careful with how much Tylenol (acetaminophen) you take as it can damage your liver if taken in excess.  Your throbbing head pain could have absolutely nothing to do with the fact that you drank too much alcohol a week ago.

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I've had a throbbing dull headache on the top of my head, near the front for the past few days. the headache typically lasts for five to thirty second?

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What can cause spontaneous throbbing headache on the left side of the back of my head?

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Throbbing headache and pain at the back of the head from exercise. lasts for about 5 minutes everytime. should i be worried?

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I am getting throbbing headache in the back of head?

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M 18 yrs old.from last 3-4 yrs , in d months of summer i suffer severe headache(throbbing pain) sometimes on left & sometimes on right side of my head.

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Throbbing headache back of head. is that the wrong place for a migraine?

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Throbbing headache where head meets neck will get better when relaxing then come back when walking around. ice helps some. how to help? cause?

A member asked:

Throbbing headache.nauseous.light headed.feeling flushed. what's causing this? history of headaches since childhood

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Three days after wisdom tooth removal,horrible throbbing headache mostly if i move my head a certain way. is this common? what should i do?

A member asked:

Drank too much last week, now how a reoccurring throbbing headache/migraine on left side of my head. i've taken tylenol (acetaminophen) many times, help! ?

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