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I've been diagnosed with migraines. how can i find out which headache is simple & which is migraine? i mostly get headaches from the back side of head

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Migraines: Usually these headaches which start at the back of the head are migraines.

Dr Achong and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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