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I have pain back of my head, specially behind my ear. my doctor recommend me over-the-counter pain med. it's not working. who should i see or what do?
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Go back: See your regular doctor again. He/she may want to send you to a neurologist or other headache specialist, or try something else.
Answered 11/21/2016
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