[Grammar] use of the word 'having'

[keen learner]

I am having a headache.
I having problems with my computer.

In both these sentences the word 'having' is used in the sense of 'experiencing'.
Are these sentences correct?

Thanks

 

[I'm With Stupid]

You would say "I have a headache" rather than "I am having a headache." It's the same with any health problems:
"I have a sore throat."
"I have a broken nose."
"I have a cold."
"I have a bad cough."

The second sentence is fine though.

 

[keen learner]

I'm With Stupid Re: use of the word 'having'
Thanks.
But if you interpret "having" in the sense of "experiencing" in this sentence i.e. "I am having(experiencing) a headache now."
Would it then be correct?

 

[I'm With Stupid]

Not for a headache, no. It's always "I have a headache." You're right that stuff you're experiencing would usually be the ing form ("I'm having a heart attack"), whereas states you're in would be the basic form. But things like headaches, colds, flu, injuries, etc, come in the states category, rather than the experiences category.

 

[riquecohen]

The second sentence is not correct. I AM having problems........

 

[Pedroski]

Indian speakers of English often use the -ing form, even with verbs that don't actually have a Present Continuous form. Sounds great!

'I am knowing that.' Is this a direct translation from Hindi into English?

 

[Nightmare85]

***Neither a teacher nor a native speaker.***

Don't use having if its meaning is owning.
I'm having a good time. (experiencing) :tick:
I'm having a computer. (owning) :cross:
I'm having a bath. (you're cleaning yourself/you take a shower etc.) :tick:
I'm having a car. (owning) :cross:

Cheers!

 

[konungursvia]

In Singapore, India and many other locations I've been to, "I'm having a headache" is very common, and correct. It sounds a bit odd here in Toronto, but my wife says it all the time.

 

[Pedroski]

A bit like: 'I don't want to go to work, so if anyone asks, I'm having a headache today.'