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What causes headaches at base of skull?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Arthritis: Cervical spine arthritis, among others, can cause such headaches. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms. Try to look for a pattern, when do they start, any activities that triggers them, etc.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 8/16/2014

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