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I've had headache that's moving around the head?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Suggests benign: The description you provide suggests a tension headache pattern and would be easily managed by your doctor.

Answered 3/8/2014

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Likely migraines: Migraine headaches are frequently localized and often change location with each subsequent attack.

Answered 1/1/2014

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A member asked:

I've had headache that's moving around the head?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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