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Stabbing pains on the right side of head above the ear! went to chiropractor didn't help! what do i do? should i worry? been 3 days!

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Dr. Christiaan Maurer answered

Age: If you are elderly you could have temp. Arteritis. Likely you have a tension headache.

Answered 11/2/2012

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