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Severe headache
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Severe headache

Get expert care for your severe headache by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Severe Headache visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your severe headache visit

A severe headache that's new, sudden, or different from your usual pattern shouldn't wait. This visit helps determine what's causing it and what to do.

You had a headache that came on suddenly and reached peak pain within seconds

This is the worst headache of your life or unlike any you've had before

Headache is accompanied by neck stiffness, fever, or sensitivity to light

You're experiencing vision changes, weakness, or speech difficulty with the headache

Your severe headaches are becoming more frequent or harder to treat

You want prescription treatment options for acute severe migraine

What our customers have to say

“I feel like I’m finally on the right path to improving my health with the right support now! It’s so refreshing and reassuring.”

Emerald

“My experience with General Medicine was amazing. The understanding and care that was taken to figure out what is exactly going on with me. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of me.”

Kaylee

“I couldn’t be happier with my experience with General Medicine! They are fast, responsive, kind and knowledgeable. It is much easier, more affordable and faster.”

Nika

Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What headache features suggest a medical emergency?

A sudden, severe 'thunderclap' headache — reaching maximum intensity within seconds — is a red flag for subarachnoid hemorrhage and requires immediate emergency evaluation. Other warning signs include headache with fever and neck stiffness, new neurological symptoms, headache after head trauma, or headache in someone with cancer or immunosuppression.

How is a severe headache evaluated in a clinical setting?

Evaluation begins with a thorough history — onset, character, associated symptoms, prior headache history — and neurological exam. Imaging (CT, MRI) is performed when secondary causes are suspected based on red flag features. Most severe headaches in patients with a prior migraine history are primary — not structural.

Can a severe headache be a migraine even if I've never had migraines before?

Yes — migraine can present for the first time with a severe attack. However, a first-ever severe headache — particularly if sudden in onset — requires evaluation to rule out secondary causes before migraine is attributed as the cause.

What is the best acute treatment for a severe migraine?

Triptans remain a mainstay of acute migraine treatment. IV or IM treatments — including ketorolac, prochlorperazine, and valproate — are used in urgent care or emergency settings for severe, intractable migraines. Newer options including gepants are well tolerated and avoid cardiovascular contraindications.

What side effects are associated with treatments for severe headache?

Triptans may cause chest pressure, tingling, and flushing — generally brief. IV prochlorperazine may cause restlessness (akathisia). Ketorolac carries GI and renal side effect risks with repeated use. Gepants are well tolerated with a favorable cardiovascular and side effect profile. Severe Headache visit What to expect from a Severe Headache visit
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