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3 months ago i started to have a headache that hits me like a thunder. it's on my left temple n left forehead. lasts for seconds & it's frequent?

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Migraine variant: These kinds of headaches may be termed thunderclap events, but are also termed icepick headaches, and could be prevented with a number of interventions. See a neurologist who has experience with migraine syndromes, as each specific variant may do well with different prophylactic approaches.

Answered 8/10/2018

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A member asked:

3 months ago i started to have a headache that hits me like a thunder. it's on my left temple n left forehead. lasts for seconds & it's frequent?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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