Should i go to the er for this headache? it started last night, while jumping rope/working out. it was a sharp pain in the back of my head, on the right side only. it has lasted til now. advil seems to dull the pain, but it does not go away. it is worse w

A : A moderate or severe headache that is new or different from those that have been experienced in the past, and that does not go away with over-the-counter medications is a good reason to seek medical evaluation. The medical evaluation could be conducted by a primary care provider or an urgent care provider, who could determine if an emergency is present. While there is a low chance of a serious problem, like the sentinel headache of a ruptured aneurysm, the consequences of such a problem could be life-threatening.