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I've headache which felt like constant lighting strike from the base of my skull to the back of my head. not mirgaine suspect neck pain but pain throb?
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What about occipital: Something like this could be occipital neuralgia, or ice pick headaches. These are different than a migraine. They are treated differently than migraines. If you provide more information, it may be easier to sort this out. Hope that helps!
Answered 2/5/2017
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