What is the treatment for throbbing pain in the temples?
Patient: hi ive had a throbbing pain in my temples right above my ear. once the pain/ popping feeling happend on the left side i thought i had a stroke or anyursm and then it didnt happen for a while then last night i had a throbbing pain in the right side of my head and i paniked and ran to the bathroom and thats when it went from a throbbing pain to a sudden popping feeling above my right ear. i have not gone to a doctor yet but can you please give me an idea of whats happening to me. it scares me i know that i also propably have anxiety im a hypocondriate but i really need to know that im gunna be alright please help let me know what you think it is please and thankyou! Doctor: Hello!I read carefully your question and understand your concern.I think that this may be a primary stabbing headache, if it lasts for  seconds. It is a benogn headache without a known cause. It may also be related to the muscles. It may also be caused by inflammation like a temporal arteritis, but it is also associated with vision problems which you don't refer.The fact that it has occurred in both sides makes is a good indicator excluding an aneurysm.I recommend you to consult with your neurologist ,have a  neurological examination and a full blood work for inflammation.Hope to have been of help!Greetings!Dr. Abaz Quka