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What it mean when having headaches with sharp pain starting from back of head to right timple?

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Headache: There are many different types of headaches and it is sometimes difficult to properly diagnose these. Have you started any new medicines or do you have any associated symptoms? If you are having a new unremitting headache speak to a healthcare professional.

Answered 4/22/2014

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