Sharp, stabbing headache in the back of head, headache around eye

[CrystalChord]

Argh, as if one problem wasn't enough, now I have another.

All right, today at around 12:05 AM, I got this sharp, stabbing headache. It was three stabbing sensations, all lasting about three to five seconds, about two inches above my right ear. Then they stopped. Now there's a sort of dull feeling, like a warm ache in the area, and right at the tip of my eyebrow (near my nose), there's about a dime sized area where there is headache.

One thing to note: I have been having trouble with my neck and shoulder on the same side today, like my muscles are all tense in my neck. Could this be the cause of this?

I am terrified of aneyurisms, so I'm worried that I might be having one. Both of my pupils react properly to light, and I don't have any signs of eyelid drooping.

Please, could someone help me out with this? I'm really scared and could use some assurance that I'm OK....

[CrystalChord]

My boyfriend just told me that neck strains can cause headaches like that, but I still want some reassurance that it isn't an aneyurism or anything serious.

I've heard of "ice pick" headaches, and that they're called "primary" (without any underlying cause), so I'm wondering if this could have been it?

It was really scary because my vision dimmed on the right side each time i got the stabbing sensation. Please, could anyone give me more information? Has anyone had these before?

[ItsASecret]

No, nothing is wrong. Everyone experiences a multitude of different types of headaches, there is no need to worry.

You are not experiencing an aneurysm. That diagnosis is a huge jump due to the fact that aneurysms often result in death, not always, but they can go from bad to worse in less time than it takes to receive care. You are fine.

Take some acetaminophen, and if you are staring at a computer just take a walk for a bit to let your eyes rest (very very common reason for headaches).

[CrystalChord]

Thank you so much. It really scared me though.

I'm always afraid of aneurysms, though I'm sure if I had one it would have burst already. I've whacked my head so many times....The most recent "hard hit" being slipping in the dorm showers three years ago and cracking my head against the tile. But my sister and I used to fight to the point where she'd punch me in the head, or bash my head against the wall, or hit me on the head with a cordless phone....

I think if I were at risk for one, it would have happened already, correct?

[Texinator]

One thing to note: I have been having trouble with my neck and shoulder on the same side today, like my muscles are all tense in my neck. Could this be the cause of this?

Pretty much. Tension and problems in your neck or shoulders can easily radiate up to your head and even into your face. This includes sudden stabbing pain.

A real aneurysm is often accompanied by vision loss or problems, slurred speech, thought problems, etcetera. As for risk factors, according to Wikipedia, they include diabetes, obesity, hypertension, tobacco use, alcoholism, and copper deficiency.

Smacking your head can cause internal bleeding, but I'm not sure if it increases your chances of having an aneurysm weeks, months, or years, later.

[CrystalChord]

Pretty much. Tension and problems in your neck or shoulders can easily radiate up to your head and even into your face. This includes sudden stabbing pain.

A real aneurysm is often accompanied by vision loss or problems, slurred speech, thought problems, etcetera. As for risk factors, according to Wikipedia, they include diabetes, obesity, hypertension, tobacco use, alcoholism, and copper deficiency.

Smacking your head can cause internal bleeding, but I'm not sure if it increases your chances of having an aneurysm weeks, months, or years, later.

Tex: Copper deficiency?? Really? How do we even ingest copper anyway? I'm over weight, but I don't have diabetes, hypertension, and I don't smoke or drink, so...The only time my vision gave me an issue was during the pain, where it seemed to dim out on the right side. Scared me like you couldn't believe.

And if I was having an aneurysm, would the symptoms develop really quickly? I mean, I'd know, right? There wouldn't be any doubt.

[ItsASecret]

And if I was having an aneurysm, would the symptoms develop really quickly? I mean, I'd know, right? There wouldn't be any doubt.

There are different types and degrees of aneurysms (as with anything medical) but it is very obvious if a critical one did happen. If it were a bad aneurysm you would be on the ground in a matter of seconds..likely unconscious and dead within minutes if left untreated. Not going to happen though so no need to worry.

[CrystalChord]

Thank you, ItsASecret. It's just scary that I got that sharp headache after three days straight of waking up with tension headaches. I got nauseous around noon today, and wit went away after about ten minutes, but it still worried me, even though I didn't throw up. I wish I could go to the health center for the school, but it's closed now, and the only other option is to call AURS and talk to University "EMT hopefuls" and be told either it's nothing, or to go to the hospital (which I cannot afford at this point in time).

I just wish I could get over this fear of getting an aneurysm. No one I know in my family history has had one to my knowledge, and I'm in generally very good health, so I don't know why I'm worried.

[lillyxoxo]

I am so scared when i get these headaches its a relly sharp pain and they have been happping for 2 days now and the come and go but when they come it hurts to move my head. And i am scared half to death that it is a brain aneurysms

[georginapk]

lillyxoxo and chrystalchord i ve been experiencing the same headaches for the last month. i ve been to the doctor and diagnosed sinus headaches. i did the treatment but still get them.
My headaches are sharp pains on my right side skull and last for a few seconds but the come and go for the whole day sometimes.
sometimes when i bend over it gets really bad.
i also have a bad neck pain but doesnt feel as if its causing my headaches. now that u have mentioned aneurysm im worried that maybe this is it!!!

please help me