I am having severe headache. what should i do?

Are you?: Take ibuprofen, tylenol, (acetaminophen) or naprosyn. Put an ice pack on your forehead. Lay down and close your eyes.

Too Vague: Headaches may be benign or represent a serious condition. You should tell your doctor about the problem and pursue whatever is suggested.

Get checked: If your headaches do not respond to pain medicines like tylenol (acetaminophen) or motrin, then it would be good to get checked out by a doctor. You can also try nasal decongestants , mucolytics, or rubbing some Vicks on your forehead. But if your headache does not respond to these or if you pain is severe, it is probably better to get checked.

Doctor can evaluate: Most people have a headache at some time, such as from colds and flus, lack of sleep, too much driving, long hours on the computer, stress at work, etc... Several over-the-counter options include Tylenol (acetaminophen), Motrin, Aleve, Excedrin Migraine, and their generic brands. A "severe" headache, recurrent or weird headache, or one with other worrisome symptoms should be examined by a doctor.