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I have a sharp pain in left side of my head can't sleep. should i just take advil (ibuprofen)?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pain: That is one option. If the pain doesn't resolve or becomes severe, than medical evaluation would be prudent.

Answered 9/23/2013

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