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Had a cold or flu two weeks ago, went away fine. 5 days ago, after long hours at work while driving home a sharp pain with "tingling, spider walking feeling" that lasted 5-15 seconds. pressure started afterwards on left side of temple, and for the last 2

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Spider feeling: Sounds like a vascular headache with a sensory aura. Usually nothing serious. If it recurs a lot see a neurologist.

Answered 11/29/2014

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A member asked:

Had a cold or flu two weeks ago, went away fine. 5 days ago, after long hours at work while driving home a sharp pain with "tingling, spider walking feeling" that lasted 5-15 seconds. pressure started afterwards on left side of temple, and for the last 2

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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