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I get a left sided migraines then take medication and the left side goes and a right sided one starts! why does it start one side and go to the other

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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Unsure: this is a rather unusual presentation. Recommend evaluation by a headache specialist, usually found in a University Hospital neurology department as you're headache presentation is uncommon. Sorry My answer is not more helpful. Best of luck

Answered 12/17/2014

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A member asked:

I get a left sided migraines then take medication and the left side goes and a right sided one starts! why does it start one side and go to the other

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rochester answered

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