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I've had a bad headache for about a week now and it hurts worse when i cough or strain never had one this bad. i'm really scared?
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Cough headache: The benign primary cough headache or benign exertional headache is experienced as a sharp pain for a short duration upon exertion. As the name implies, there are no positive medical findings. See your PCP for evaluation, tests and treatment.
Answered 2/16/2015
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No worry: most likely your headache could be related to sinus problem, and or stress. both of these will get worst with coughing and straining nothing scary or super serious take sinus medication Zyrtec, or claritin during the day, and benadryl at night . alternate between 800 mg of ibuprofen to a 1000 mg of Tylenol (acetaminophen) for the pain try to learn a relaxation Technic for stress good luck
Answered 11/28/2017
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Most likely: You probably have a migraine, but cannot fully exclude other causes. You should contact your regular doctor and get this evaluated fully. A second choice might involve an Urgent Care Center. Be pro-active and get answers. Better to deal directly and get this handled.
Answered 5/15/2016
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