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I have a shooting pain on the right hand side of my head near my temple, but not behind my eye. it's quite intense and every couple of minutes. any id?

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Pain: Shooting pain may be related to migraine or cluster headache. Try to limit your stress levels and caffeine intake. If over the counter medicine does not help you, call your primary care doctor for an evaluation.

Answered 10/16/2013

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A member asked:

I have a shooting pain on the right hand side of my head near my temple, but not behind my eye. it's quite intense and every couple of minutes. any id?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Wu answered

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