I am 62 years old and have had severe headaches for years, had MRI done in July, I have 6 bad disk, herniated bulging, one with nerve protruding, and degeneration, my pain is very severe most days. Have appt. on the 18th for epidural injection........but late yesterday was laying on moist heating pad with usual pain, an all of a sudden it felt like I was having an explosion behind left ear in neck, it was so horrible, I screamed out. Afterwards very weak for about 2 hours......should I go to a hospital, or try to wait 6 more days?? Thank you, Rita B
Hi, Your headaches may very well be due to cervical radiculopathy. I would say that an emergency room visit would be definitely warranted if you were to have a headache of such a severe nature accompanied by nausea and vomiting or sudden balance... that would be worth calling 911.  However, you are the only person who knows the severity and debilitating effects of the pain in your head and if it is something you've never experienced before then, I do not wish to be the decision maker whether you should seek emergency medical attention. You are truly the only person who can make the final call. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.