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Suggest Treatment For Piercing Headache On Top Of The Head

I have a piercing headache at the top right of my head. It gets pretty painful . I do not have a cold or feverish do not like taking medication but have had to resort to Advil to handle the pain. I also have exceeding migraine formula but haven t taken that--it seems pretty aggressive. I ve tried heat, ice, dark, lying down, sitting up. Any ideas of things to try?
posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2016
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Hi,

As per your complain you have problem of piercing headache problem that may be because of migraine or tension headache or neuralgic pain. Eye or ear or TMJ problem lead to referred pain at head area. Sinusitis may ruled out for this. Mention a intensity and duration of pain with aggravating factor.

Detail history and physical examination give exact idea about problems. Painkiller can use for temporary relief. CT scan and MRI can done for further diagnosis. Paranasal x-ray use to rule out sinusitis. Consult a neurologist for further diagnosis.

I hope my guidance helpful to you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Rachana Goswami
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Suggest Treatment For Piercing Headache On Top Of The Head

Hi, As per your complain you have problem of piercing headache problem that may be because of migraine or tension headache or neuralgic pain. Eye or ear or TMJ problem lead to referred pain at head area. Sinusitis may ruled out for this. Mention a intensity and duration of pain with aggravating factor. Detail history and physical examination give exact idea about problems. Painkiller can use for temporary relief. CT scan and MRI can done for further diagnosis. Paranasal x-ray use to rule out sinusitis. Consult a neurologist for further diagnosis. I hope my guidance helpful to you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thank you. Regards, Dr. Rachana Goswami