SELF-TREATMENT Remedies that may reduce headache pain include aspirin, paracetamol and ibuprofen. Resting in a darkened room may also help. SEEKING MEDICAL CARE See a doctor immediately if you: 1.)Feel worse than usual 2.)Get a sudden, severe headache 3.)Become confused, slur your speech or faint 4.)Have one-sided numbness or paralysis, or trouble seeing, speaking or walking 5.)Develop a fever higher than 102°F (39°C) Experience nausea or vomiting 😊Make an appointment to see a doctor if you: 1.)Start having frequent headaches 2.)Are getting worse over time 3.)Can't work, sleep or do daily activities 4.)Don't improve with self-treatment