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Pooja Kohli Pooja Kohli Asked 7 months ago

How long does a stroke headache last?

My mother had a stroke some time ago, and she still sometimes complains of headaches. It makes me wonder, how long does a stroke headache usually last after the event?

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Gopalakrishnan Nair Gopalakrishnan Nair Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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My child, a stroke headache is not like a regular headache, you must understand. It is a serious symptom. Please do not try any home remedies for this. You need to see a good doctor immediately to get it checked. They will know best.

Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Any kind of headache after a stroke, or even if you suspect a stroke, is extremely serious. Please, don't wait and don't try to guess. Go to the hospital or see a neurologist right away. Better to be safe than sorry, always.

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Rahul Das Rahul Das Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

A stroke headache? Yikes. If my head hurts like that, I'm not even gonna try to figure out how long it lasts, I'm just calling 108. I barely manage my regular headaches with sleep, can't imagine this one. Get to a doc, seriously.

Arjun Rao Arjun Rao Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Stroke-related headaches can vary a lot, from short to lasting days or even weeks post-event, depending on the type of stroke and its severity. It's critical to get a proper medical evaluation. My fitness app tracks my BP, and any sudden changes would send me straight to the doc.

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Priyanka Malhotra Priyanka Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Oh wow, I didn't even know stroke could cause headaches. This is good to know, just in case. I always thought it was just weakness or paralysis. So it sounds like any headache during or after a stroke is a major red flag, right?

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