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Headache

Should I Call?

	Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF: Difficult to awaken or acting confused New onset of weakness of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body New onset of numbness of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body New onset of slurred speech, garbled speech, or inability to speak
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You feel weak or very sick Pain is severe and its the worst headache of your life Pain is severe and you have not had severe headaches before Stiff neck (can't touch chin to chest) Blurred or double vision Unsteady walking Fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher Fever of 100.5 F (38.1 C) or higher and you: Are over 60 years of age Have diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g., HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy) Are bedridden (e.g., nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery) Possible exposure to carbon monoxide Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen Sinus pain or pressure of forehead with nasal symptoms (discharge, congestion) Age greater than 50 Weakened immune system (e.g., HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy) Fever lasts longer than 3 days (72 hours)
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns Headache present longer than 24 hours Headaches are a recurrent problem
	Self Care at Home IF: Mild headache and you don't think you need to be seen