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Why would i have a headache at the base of skull where neck meets on the sides just off center?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

The following may be: If a quite focal headache over the back of skull, could be occipital neuralgia, perhaps there is a problem in your neck such as a facet arthropathy, or a disc rupture. Perhaps this is a muscle contraction headache or even an atypical migraine. See your doctor, get examined and even get imaging studies.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 9/10/2015

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A member asked:

Why would i have a headache at the base of skull where neck meets on the sides just off center?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

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