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Today i've been getting stabbing pain in my eyes and both stabbing pains and dull aches in my head. i'm worried it's something serious.

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

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Eye pain: Eye pains with headaches can be due to cluster headaches, which can occur for a few days at a time, often at night. See your doctor for evaluation and treatment to rule out dangerous causes.

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Answered 7/2/2014

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A member asked:

Today i've been getting stabbing pain in my eyes and both stabbing pains and dull aches in my head. i'm worried it's something serious.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Everett answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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