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Shooting pain in my head & other pains not a constant ha.. i've had a mri&ct done 6mths ago both normal could this b serous i feel lightheaded also?

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Dr. Brian Lawenda answered

Specializes in Radiation Oncology

No likely serious: Most likely the serious medical problems you would be concerned about (tumors, aneurysm, etc) have been ruled out by the MRI and ct you had. This is more likely a headache variant, like a migraine.

Dr Kaufman agreed

Answered 3/12/2020

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