Because his head was pounding so hard he could barely stand.

His head was pounding so hard he could barely think of anything at all.

Questions I didn't need, not when my head was pounding.

My head pounded so that I had to sit down for a moment.

Her head was pounding and she wanted a cup of coffee.

She started to sit up but her head was pounding.

His head pounded, and he told himself that a little food would make him feel better.

Her head still pounded, but at least she could see straight now.

My head is pounding now and I don't know why.

My head was pounding and the sun felt much too hot.