I have been home with the flu now for 1.5 days. However, I am experiencing an awful headache/migraine. I haven t had migraines in a long time, but in the last week, I have had 2. Yes, I am under a lot of stress, but I have taken ibuprofen twice today, and also Excedrin migraine, yet still have pain. throbbing and painful on left side. hurts when I move my head.