When I cough or sneeze I experience a sharp shooting pain/pressure sensation just above the left temporal that radiates along the left pariatal and ends around the posterior partial region. It lasts for a few seconds to about half a minute. I am concerned because the pattern is always the same and seems to follow a major branch of the medial meningeal artery. I have not yet been evaluated for this concern.
Hi, While temporal arteritis, elevated blood pressure, sinus congestion are all common causes, both personally and professionally I have to say, mostly this just happens to a lot of people because the cough increases pressure in that area and there can be pressure/spasm on muscles in the neck. And there doesn't have to be anything wrong to cause this. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist