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A 36-year-old female asked:
I was at the er yesterday for the worst headache of my life. behind my eyes, the back of my head. it felt like my neck was throbbing. they did a ct without contrast, gave me migraine cocktail and sent me home. i'm 36, new headache. is this serious?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Migraines can cause disabling headaches, however, effective treatments are available and you should consult your doctor for an initial assessment and to ascertain if consultation with a neurologist may be warranted.
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Answered Oct 30, 2021

Dr. Daniel Rosbergeranswered
Retinal Surgery 33 years experience
Migraines can be "the worst headache of my life". The CT scan is to rule out other causes because there is no specific test for a migraine. If it never comes back again, it's not serious! If it starts happening more regularly, you should get further evaluation and the good news is there are effective treatments for migraines.
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Dr. Judith Tellermananswered
Clinical Psychology 44 years experience
There are many different types of headaches. The worst headache of your life is not necessarily a migraine. Please see a Neurologist for a thorough examination.
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Answered Oct 31, 2021
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