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A member asked:

Back of head on fire neck hot.3 days beforeeyes hurt.migraine yesteday took imitrex (sumatriptan) and head got better what is it?

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Aura (migraine): Some people have various symptoms prior, during and after migraines. The burning sensation is probably connected to your migraine (called an aura).

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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