I have a headache
My skull throbs
A common statement indicating physical discomfort—pain or pressure in the head.
Beyond literal use, it serves as a convenient excuse to avoid unwanted activities, particularly sexual intimacy: Not tonight, I have a headache.
The phrase can also express figurative exasperation with a frustrating situation: This project is giving me a headache.
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- caffeine withdrawalSymptoms from stopping stimulants
- painBodily or emotional distress
acetaminophen · over the counter · nausea · stress · temple · forehead · relaxation techniques · massage therapy · aspirin · neck stiffness · acupuncture · lack of sleep · rest · lie down · call in sick · relief · eye strain · fatigue