Singer Sandra Lyng Hospitalized Due to Severe Headache

The artist Sandra Lyng has been rushed to the hospital after experiencing an extreme headache, the severity of which she described as “unbearable.” The news has prompted concern from fans as the artist also had to cancel a concert.

Unforeseen Medical Emergency

On Thursday, Sandra Lyng shared via Snapchat that she had been taken to the hospital. She had woken up with an intense headache, unlike anything she had previously encountered. She attempted to sleep off the pain to no avail, and an ambulance was dispatched to her upon contacting the emergency room.

In the hospital, Lyng received medication and underwent several tests, including a CT scan of her head, which fortunately appeared normal. She is expected to stay overnight for further observation. She says that despite receiving medication, the pain is still unbearable.

Details of the Condition

Lyng has also revealed that she has to cancel a scheduled performance in Røst on Friday. This is the first time in 21 years she has had to cancel a concert. She shared on Snapchat her reasons for sharing this information.

“It’s pretty obvious that something is wrong when I don’t come to my own concert. And to say ‘sorry’, but also to share a little about how fucking this disease, chronic migraine with aura, can be. If it is, a seizure.”

—Sandra Lyng

Chronic migraine with aura is a condition characterized by frequent migraine attacks, often accompanied by visual or neurological disturbances, or aura. A study shows that over 10% of the population suffers from migraines (CDC 2023).

Understanding the Condition

Lyng also added that although the pain seems like something else entirely, she has never experienced anything like this before. The symptoms can be complex, and each case is unique. Lyng is under observation as medical professionals work to determine the cause of her extreme headache.

The artist’s fans are sending their wishes for a speedy recovery. The situation continues to develop as doctors work to understand and treat her condition.