Idiopathic stabbing headache was first described in 1964, at which time it was called "ophthalmodynia periodica" (Lansche 1964). Since then, brief, sharp, jabbing pains that occur either as single episodes or in repeated flurries have been designated by various terms including: "icepick-like pains," "sharp short-lived head pains," "needle-in-the-eye syndrome," and "jabs and jolts syndrome"It is characterized by brief, sharp, severe jabbing pains about the head that occur either as single episodes or as brief repeated volleys. The pain resembles a stab from an icepick, nail, or needle and typically lasts from a fraction of a second to 1 to 2 seconds. Idiopathic stabbing headaches may have the shortest duration of all known headaches. The frequency of attacks varies immensely, ranging from 1 attack per year to 50 attacks per day. The pain is characteristically located in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve. Icepick-like pains are more common in women and do occur in children.
Sharp shooting pains where? More data please.
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You have a headache if you have shooting pain in your head. Headaches can be caused by lack of sleep, lack of caffeine if it is a staple in your diet, head injury, or high blood pressure.
Sharp shooting pains in the breast during lactation can be letdown pain or vasospasms. Vasospasms can occur in response to injury or infection.
it's just your foot falling asleep, personally i like it.
Cramps Everyone can get sharp, shooting pains zig-zagging everywhere without any explanation. As quickly as they can come they can leave. Sometimes it's nerve endings, stress on muscles or ligaments or simply gas!
There are several different problems which can cause that kind of pain. It is possibly a form of migraine headache; glaucoma is also a possibility. Consult your doctor.
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It might be her appendix. I had that kind of pain too and I had to have my appendix taken out that night. go to the hostipal or call 911,
Only a doctor can diagnose headache patients. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment advice, seek the help of a physician or headache specialist.
Tender breasts and sharp pains in the stomach can be PMS or cysts.
something serious but not pregnancy. see a doc