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Had a severe headache all day..hurts on sides of forehead and back of head towards neck. already tried pills how else can i relieve it?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Severe Headache: that persists despite medication suggest that you seek medical attention as soon as possible to make certain that something more serious is not going on.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/19/2014

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A member asked:

Had a severe headache all day..hurts on sides of forehead and back of head towards neck. already tried pills how else can i relieve it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Walter Husar answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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