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I have been experiencing sharp ice pick type headaches in the back of the head in the back right base of the skull which come and go intermittently.
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Headaches: You should see a neurologist for further evaluation and diagnosis. Don't mess with this. Your body is talking to you.
Answered 2/13/2014
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See your PCP: Any headache must be viewed as a valid medical disorder and the headache assessment must be comprehensive. See your PCP for evaluation, tests, imaging and treatment options.
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