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Everyday 1x a day,i get a pain above my left eyebrow,feel it in my ear to. its very brief but painful. any ideas,thanks ?

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Dr. Jerald Rector answered

Unusual headache : sounds like trigeminal neuralgia, which is an irritation of the sensory nerve serving the face. These are usually sharp shooting pains that can be triggered by light touch or even wind. Your case sounds mild, but if it persists, there are meds that can help

Dr Sibley agreed

Answered 7/29/2015

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A member asked:

Everyday 1x a day,i get a pain above my left eyebrow,feel it in my ear to. its very brief but painful. any ideas,thanks ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerald Rector answered

Dr Sibley agreed

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