hello everyone, thanks for taking the time to read this.

my head has started to hurt quite horribly in the last few days. i felt like i was coming down with a fever, but the fever symptoms haven't been 100% what they've usually been. instead, i'm feeling weakened and i've had an extremely strong headache.

i'm afraid that i have a head cold and will go through the horrible "head explosion scenario" when i have to fly tomorrow, wherein people describe such excruciating pain in their head as if it'll explode because of the pressure and altitude from the plain and the buildup in the head.

i've just started to get a lot of phlegm coming out, which i suppose is a good thing, if it starts to drain itself now.

the pain is quite intense near the temples and in the back of the head below the ears. when i swallow there is a slight pain in my throat for the last few days as well. i'm guessing this is all connected (ear-throat-nose)?

as i said, i've been quite weakened and cranky as a result of this. i'm not sure what to do. can anyone suggest anything please?

thanks very much