Over the past couple weeks, I've been at the gym lifting weights and I have had these sudden, piercing headaches that are worse than any headache I've ever experienced. It feels like extreme pressure in the back of my head. Pain is very strong for about 2-3mins and then subsides into a low level throb for a couple hours. Not a migraine as light or sound doesn't bother me and the duration of the sharp pain is too short.\n\nI'm 22years old, very active, played sports all my life and lifted weights beginning as a freshman in H.S.....nothing like this ever before.\n\nWent to the emergency room and they did a CT scan, said everything was normal and it was probably "muscle related"...whatever that means.\n\nJust wondering if anyone has ever experienced this before and if it eventually went away.
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I can think of a couple possibilities.  First, do you drink enough water during the day?  It's possible that when you are working out you're getting very dehydrated and that could be causing the headaches.\n\nMy other thought is that perhaps you don't maintain correct posture while working out and the strain of working out puts stress on your spine and nerves causing a migraine.  Have you ever been to a chiropracter?
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Do you know what the cause of your back pain is? Sometimes if you lift something heavy improperly, it will hurt a few days later (not at the time of the incident). Or sometimes it is related to women's periods. It could also be your chest that is sore, but you feel it in your back. Find out the cause and then you can work on ways to make it feel better. Heating pads are nice if the muscle is spasming or tight. Ice pads are good for new injuries, but only for the first 24 hrs. And of course massages are great. If you have the money invest in a few massage sessions (assuming that the damage done to your back is minor). Massages are cheap too, only about 50 dollars for an hour. And it's worth it when you walk away feeling great! Of course Motrin will help with the swelling. But if you can't get the pain under control, see a physician for an examination, some X-Rays and some better pain medication such as Vicodin. Good luck!
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sounds like there is no cause for concern....\n\nyou probably sustained a small bruise underneath your skin where you hit your head. this should go away within 1-2 weeks. it's actually better for you to have a bump outside of the skull (it's the ones on the inside that we worry about-indications of these would be a dent on the skull).\n\npeople that die from internal injuries are usually people that ignore symptoms.\n\nyou can ice the bump for 15-20 mins at a time. do this 3-4 times a day. make sure to cover the ice pack with a washcloth so the ice isn't being applied directly to the skin.\n\nfor pain take 200-400mg of ibuprofen every 6 hours but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.\n\nthings to watch for that require an immediate trip to the emergency room are:\n\n-severe headache that won't go away\n-nausea or vomiting\n-dizziness or feelings of faintness\n-confused or disoriented\n\nthese are all signs of a head injury and you'll need to seek medical attention asap\n\nfor now just take the ibuprofen and have someone watch you for the next couple of hours. do not take aspirin products-these thin your blood and in the event that you do have a head injury, the aspirin can make it worse.
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Dear, please, please go to your doctor to rule out any type of brain tumours, etc.  Also, have your eyes examined.  Have your doctor check for TMJ. You could be suffering from migraines also.  See a doctor.  There is help and hope.  Believe me, it is no way to live...in pain every day.  See a doctor. See a doctor.  See a doctor!  Good luck.
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Are you getting daily, vigorous exercise - enough to work up a good sweat? That is the first place I'd start. Assuming that, are you eating properly? (cutting out sugar, chemicals, etc...) Allergies can cause severe headaches. Are you enjoying life? Do you make an effort to have at least one or two good friends? \n\nIf all of that is in order, maybe you should look into acupuncture. It has worked miracles for many, many people (although it doesn't work at all for some). I love having acupuncture! I have it once a week for general health purposes and it relaxes me and alleviates whatever pain I might be feeling. (but I'm also doing all the other stuff I listed)\n\nGood luck.
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To go and have too much fun is RIGHT up my alley! I like a little girlfriend action myself.. then Im having LOTS of fun! As far as your headache goes, take two excedrin for migraines and you'll feel better in 20 mins.
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it's a headache.  there are a lot of different kinds of headache (migraine, stress/anxiety, icepick, etc...)  it's probably one of the more severe kinds if he is feeling it a lot and intensely.  I've found that people that don't experience bad headaches have NO IDEA what it's like to have real pain in their head. I've gotten serious headaches since I was a kid, and my mother was just diagnosed with "perpetual migraine" which means she is constantly in pain.  Both of us have localized pain -(mine is on the left side, and usually behind my eye. sometimes it will travel to the right side, but is never on both sides at the same time). Tell your friend to see a doctor, there are pills available for certain types of headaches (although sometimes nothing works but a dark room and sleep).  good luck :)
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Sounds like it could be serious and you should go to the doctor.  For the mean time, take Excedrin Migraine when you feel the migraine coming on, be prepared ahead of time, so you can take it before it turns into a migraine or it won't work.  If relief items such as Midol don't work, have you tried taking it before your pain comes on like you would the Migraine meds?  Sometimes taking birth control pills can help as well as anti-inflammatory, and muscle relaxors (but be careful, can be addictive).  Also eating right can factor in and maybe regular stretching could help.  You can try going to a sports medicine shop and buying a hard foam roll; you lay down on it and just breath, real easy; it stretches the area in between your shoulder blades and works great for upper back pain/tightness.  Ask them how to use it and the various ways it can be used and it's also inexpensive.  Sometimes lying down on your back and having somthing underneath your knees (and ankles equally) about the same height as your thigh can releive pain and pressure.  \nTips on controlling PMS (if that's what you have):\n~Eat complex carbohydrates (such as whole grain breads, pasta and cereals), fiber and protein. \n~Cut back on sugar and fat. \n~Avoid salt for the last few days before your period to reduce bloating and fluid retention. \n~Cut back on caffeine to feel less tense and irritable and to ease breast soreness. \n~Cut out alcohol. Drinking it before your period can make you feel more depressed. \n~Try eating up to 6 small meals a day instead of 3 larger ones. \nGet aerobic exercise. Work up to 30 minutes, 4 to 6 times a week. \n~Get plenty of sleep--about 8 hours a night. \n~Keep to a regular schedule of meals, bedtime and exercise. \n~Try to schedule stressful events for the week after your period. \n~Taking calcium pills may reduce symptoms of water retention, cramps and back pain. Taking about 1,000 mg of calcium a day probably won't be harmful, especially because calcium has so many other benefits, such as being good for your bones, but note that the body can only absorb 500 mg of calcium at a time so take it at separate times in the day.
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when i used to work out at the gym using weights i started getting a similar sort of pain and went to see my doctor as i thought it was my heart, he told me i had torn a muscle in my left armpit and gave me tablets to fix it, but i seriously used to think i was having a heart attack as the pain also shot down my left arm. It could also be severe wind  i know it sounds stupid but wind can travel anywhere in the body. But i would get him to your doctors to be safe. good luck.
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Please go see a doctor.  My father complained of a major headache for two days before he went to see his doctor.  His doctor told him it was the flu, to go home and take some flu meds and just relax until monday when the rest of his test results came in.  The following morning we were taking him to the emergency room.  He had pneumancoccyl meningitis and was in a coma for eight days.  Please do not think that a pain will "go away" and go see your doctor.
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Yes, talk to your doctor.  Perhaps it is connected to your medication, and only your doctor can advise you there.\n\nThe only time I suffered with headaches was when I took vitamin A or E tablets daily (separately).  It felt like I had overloaded the back of my head.  So now I don't take vitamin tablets and just make sure to treat myself to a balanced diet.  Although I know that there are some ailments that are treated with vitamins.  \n\nI think that the sooner you speak to your doctor the better
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You should be ok, considering you only blacked out for a second or two, dont quit the sport if its your passion! But Im a manager for our schools basketball team, and the guys get banged up all the time, trust me, you'll be okay! Just rest for a day if thats what you feel you need, but if a headache keeps coming, then you should go to the doctor.
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Dear Ms. Princess,\n\nYour headache might be simple tension headache. But I am sending you more details about headache. \nPlease read this. \nHope, you will feel better.\n\nHeadache is a pain in the head. Almost all people experience a headache at some time in their lives. Although most headaches do not indicate serious illness, they are a major cause of suffering and missed work. \n\nHeadaches rank as one of the most common reasons that people consult a doctor. However, most headaches do not cause any abnormalities that a doctor can detect in an office examination. Doctors evaluate headaches by considering such symptoms as how severe pain is, where it occurs, and how long it lasts. When diagnosing headaches, most doctors first decide whether a headache is (1) primary or (2) secondary. \n\nPrimary headache is a condition in which head pain is usually the basic medical problem. Doctors perform a thorough physical examination to rule out underlying causes of head pain, which are discussed in the next section under Secondary headache. Treatment of primary headaches is aimed at relieving pain or preventing future headaches. The most common type of primary headache is tension-type headache. Doctors once thought that tension (tightness) in muscles of the head and neck caused these headaches. Most scientific studies have not found tension in these muscles. But many patients report that these muscles feel tight, even though such tension cannot be scientifically confirmed. Although symptoms vary, most patients with tension-type headache experience steady, dull pain. The pain usually occurs in the front of the head, the temples, the back of the neck, or in a combination of these regions. \n\nTreatment of tension-type headaches depends on how often they happen. For occasional headaches, doctors usually recommend rest, pain medications, or, sometimes, muscle relaxants. \n\nFor frequent tension-type headaches, doctors usually avoid prescribing pain medication. Repeated use of pain preparations can lead to changes in the way the brain interprets pain signals. These changes can cause rebound headaches, in which pain returns repeatedly when the effects of pain medicine wear off. Pain medicine may thus help create a cycle of continuing headaches and dependence on drugs. Doctors generally treat frequent tension headaches and other chronic pain with drugs called antidepressants (see ANTIDEPRESSANT). \n\nAnother type of primary headache is a migraine. For more information about such headaches, see MIGRAINE. \n\nSecondary headache is a symptom of some other underlying illness. Treating such headaches often requires correcting the underlying condition as well as relieving head pain. One of the most common secondary headaches is sinus headache. Sinus headache results from congestion of the sinuses, small air-filled spaces in the skull near the nose. The location of headache pain from sinus congestion varies, depending on which sinus is involved. Sinus headaches are usually treated with rest, medicines that relieve nasal congestion, and pain medication. Doctors may also prescribe antibiotics to treat sinus headaches caused by bacterial infections. \n\nSecondary headaches may also result from serious illnesses such as meningitis, an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Stroke, a blood clot or bleeding in the brain, is another major cause of secondary headaches.
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A friend of mine told me to put ice in a wash cloth and fold it up and hold it against your neck and lay down for 30 minutes...it's supposed to open up your blood vessels..maybe you should get a MRI or a CT scan to have your headaches checked out. or trying having someone give you a back/neck message to relieve the tension?
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I feel your pain... literally. I get the worst migraines. They started when I was in 5th grade, but they went away until i got into high school and were about 5x as intense. \n\nWhen I get a migraine I can't move. It really messes with my brain and I can't remember simple things like my home phone number or how to get house from school. I need complete silence and darkness. I usually spend the day lying on the cold bathroom floor (the cool tiles feel good on my hot head plus I usually spend most of the day throwing up, so it's pretty convenient).  When I started having migraines that lasted for 3 or more days they made me get a CT scan. It didn't show anything, and they still haven't found a medicine that works for me. \n\nSo sorry, I can't really offer any advice on how to make your migraines better, because I'm still having that problem myself. Well, I guess the best advice I can give is to talk to your doctor about different medicine's you could be taking. Once you find the right medicine, you can control your migraines and your life will get back to normal. At least, thats what I keep telling myself....
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Not to panic, but these are symptoms consistent with very serious conditions including aneurysm or hydracephelus promarily. If I were you I would get to the ER for a brain CT STAT. Seriously dont wait if the pain hasnt subsided with analgesics it could be very critical. Let me know if you have more questions mcc_md@yahoo.com
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Yes, it could be a sign of an attack.  My head started hurting like yours is for about 5 months.  Then my balance and coordination went to hell in a hand basket!  And the vertigo!!!  It sucks!  I'd go to the neuro and ask for some Prednisone.