question: Dear Doctor I am 45 years old, and 24 hrs ago, I felt really sharp piercing pains above my left ear close to my temple area. I also noticed there is a lump-like swelling, as if I have had a blow to the head. I have tried ice packs, ibuprofen and sleeping, but the pain is relentless. The spasms feel like gnawing every 2 seconds, and its driving me insane. Please can you help???