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tufguy

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Hi guys,

Can we say "I am having headache or toothache or he is having headache or toothache"?
 

MikeNewYork

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We say "I have a headache" and "he has a toothache".
 

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Can we say "I am having headache or toothache or he is having headache or toothache"?
No, we don't say that.
Mike's answers are one option. I'd say, "I've got a headache; He's got a toothache." The versions mean the same and are equally good.
 

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Most BE speakers say 'I've got a headache', but 'I've got toothache'.
 
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