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I get migraine 3-5 times a week. it begins to feel like a tension headache then explodes into a migraine with shooting pains in my temples.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Migraines?: Recommend seeing a neurologist, if not already doing so.

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Answered 5/1/2016

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Dr. ROBERT BOLSTER answered

Preventive medicine : There is good treatment for migraines. There are also good medicines prescribed for preventing migraines. You need both. See your doctor.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I get migraine 3-5 times a week. it begins to feel like a tension headache then explodes into a migraine with shooting pains in my temples.

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Pappas and 5 doctors agreed

Dr. ROBERT BOLSTER answered

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