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After tooth extraction i have this headache for more than 2 weeks now, my head is pounding specially when down at night i can hear my head pounding like a hearbeat, and now i can feel heat in the back of my neck and at the back of my body my head is very
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See your PCP: There are a number of things that can cause a headache to develop after extraction. Often after a tooth extraction you are prescribed opiates (e.g. Vicodin) Headaches are one of the side effects associated with opiates. Another reason could be caffeine withdrawal, stress or cervicogenic headache. Regardless, see your primary care physician for evaluation.
Answered 6/23/2018
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