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I had this terrible pain in the back of my head...not sure what it was. it was like my brain was on fire. what could cause that?

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Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Multiple causes: There are many possible causes for severe headache and neck pain. Any such new severe pain should be evaluated hy a physician.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I had this terrible pain in the back of my head...not sure what it was. it was like my brain was on fire. what could cause that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Depietro answered

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