A member asked:

Left side head pain, not a migraine. started yesterday, worse when i cough. have dandy walker syndrome too. ?

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Need medical care!: Whether or not you have a VP shunt, localized or atypical headache should NOT be ignored. Particularly since it's worse when you cough, it could be a sign of increased intracranial pressure. Please see your neurologist or neurosurgeon right away.

Answered 11/14/2014

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