Sharp stabbing pain in the right side of my head?

[msdaydreamer]

I'm 17 yrs old, been suffering from a sharp stabbing pain for a day already. It goes on frequently, it occurs in a few seconds then it goes away then comes back again.

[Jenharri]

This is very common day dreamer I wouldn't worry about it. I've had stabbing pains in my head for years. As have many other people I know.

Your normal

Take care Jen x

[linlow]

I concur. They are known as ice pick headaches and are not normally anything to be concerned about, though they could be a precursor to migraines. achenet.org/resources/ice_p... It is possible that, like migraine, they are triggered by something in your diet or lifestyle. If they continue you might want to look at keeping a diary so that you can identify what the trigger is.

[linlow]

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You are right, there could indeed be other reasons for the sudden appearance of 'sharp stabbing pain[s]' in the head newhealthadvisor.com/Shooti... but the more concerning of these would occur to the left rather than right side of the brain or at the back.

However, at 17 it most likely to simply reflect one of many pubescent changes taking place. Headaches are a common occurrence during this phase of growing up. If the OP had mentioned runny nose or watery eyes I would have been more inclined to suggest cluster headaches as these to may be evidenced by sharp stabbing pains. But that was not the case. So ice pick headaches as a precursor to migraine is a valid suggestion. Unless you yourself have experienced ice pick headaches you cannot contest that what is described is one. If you have then I am surprised that you do.

I included the link I did as it not only explains ice pick headaches but concludes with the advice 'If you're experiencing what you think may be ice pick headaches, please don't just assume that's what they are. Log them in your diary, and go see your doctor. As with any other head pain, there can be too many possible causes to guess. A doctor's diagnosis is vital.'

It could well be that it took until evening for the OP to realise that the pain was not a simple 'here then gone never to return' experience, at which time a doctor would not have been available but seeking advice was. With many surgeries having waiting times of 10, 14 or even more days for appointments it should come as no surprise that people seek advice in other places so scaremongering is not helpful as the interim stress could cause even more problems. It is an insult to the intelligence of the OP to suggest that they would view this advice as an alternative to correct diagnosis.