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What does a brain aneurysm headache feel like?

I have headaches. I want to know what does a brain aneurysm headache feel like?

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Headaches related to brain aneurysms take many forms. Typically, the headache related to brain aneurysms is described as "the worst headache of my life.
Brain aneurysms do not cause headaches. Most people will never know they have one. Some brain aneurysms in some locations can rupture and bleed into the subarachnoid space. A subarachnoid hemorrhage typically causes a sudden onset "worst headache of your life". Often there will be severe light sensitivity, nausea or vomiting, and a stiff neck. It is an emergency, so you need to go to the hospital right away.
A ruptured aneurysm is the worst headache of your life