I keep getting these very sharp acute stabbing pains in my head. They can last anywhere from a few seconds to minutes. The pain is almost crippling and I really can t concentrate on anything else when it happens. I never know when it will happen, all. Of a sudden I will be in agony. Do you know what that is?
Hi there, thanks for writing in. It would be helpful to know exactly where the pains are occurring (for example, on one side of the face, or the back of the head, side of the head, etc.). From what you describe, however, the symptoms of occasional crippling, sharp pains from time to time could potentially either be related to trigeminal neuralgia, or possibly cluster headaches. Both conditions can often be treated to satisfaction with medical management, so I would recommend you arrange to see a neurologist for additional workup and evaluation at this point. I hope my answer was helpful to you and wish you all the best.