Tegan

So a couple of headache-related questions because we did a headache episode a couple of weeks ago.

Martin says, as a runner, I can contribute my own N equals one observation about headaches and exercise.

I get occasional tension-y headaches that I find an almost surefire way to relieve them is to go for a run.

Yes, it's often the last thing that I feel like doing, but it can lift the headache really quickly.

I didn't even appreciate that this was a novel observation.

I mentioned it in passing to my GP a while back.

And her fairly desultory response was along the lines of, oh, yes, that would work.

I don't know if I am, let's be real, but I'll think about it at least.

And another email says, I also get stabbing pains that last only a few seconds in the opposite side of my head.

I've always said someone has a voodoo doll and is sticking a pin in my head when it happens.

You called them ice pick headaches.

I had never heard of them, but happy to know it's not just me enduring this.

Yeah, yeah, do it.

Because it's so funny.

Also related, Peter says, G'day, as always, love the episode.

Small picky point.

One of my tutors in medical school's advice for treating possible subdural hematoma was the Black & Decker medium diameter drill bit applied at the appropriate side of the head.

Peter goes on to say...

He didn't mention cow shit, and I suspect that if one was to go spend time looking for cow shit, in most circumstances, the person would have expired before one found any.

However, Peter says, and this really is a bit of a blow to your credentials as a Dr. Norman, the drill bit is applied to the skull, not the brain, as Norman accidentally said.