Question
A patient described a headache that felt like being pricked by needles, accompanied by dizziness and blurred vision in the left eye. They had previously suffered from fever due to exposure to cold wind. They mentioned that they did not feel any pain during their afternoon nap but experienced headache upon waking up, along with a sound in their brain. They wanted to know how to deal with this kind of headache and mentioned past treatment experiences and outcomes.
Answer
The headache was diagnosed as a typical wind-cold-type migraine with regional blood stasis. It is recommended to take both Chinese and Western medicine orally, along with acupuncture treatment. It is suggested to take Chuanxiong Tea Granules for expelling wind and dispelling cold, 30 mg of methamphetamine three times a day, one tablet each time, and a minimal amount of painkillers like Fenbid one tablet a day. Acupuncture should target points such as Headwei, Baihui, Left Shuigou, Fengchi, Yifeng, as well as both sides of Hegu and Houxi. Moxibustion can also be used. Continue treatment for a period of time and expect improvement. This is the suggestion for the question “What to do when headache hits like a cold wind,” hoping it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!