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Ice pick headache in the temple area recurring every 5 to 10 min sometimes shorter ?
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Talk to a neurologis: The differential diagnosis includes cluster headaches, temporal arteritis and migraine. Talk to your gp initially.
Answered 1/14/2016
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Can be treated: This is a variant of migraine, and indeed, might respond readily to a variety of medications, which would prevent further episodes. A local neurologist can help stabilize.
Answered 7/15/2016
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