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My husband had tourette. he has been experiencing sharp pains in his head lasting 10 secs or more. are these related?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Not really: nonetheless, unexplained head pain in ANY patient requires further ER evaluation and treatment. Headache is not a usual symptom of Tourette's syndrome.

Answered 9/4/2015

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A member asked:

My husband had tourette. he has been experiencing sharp pains in his head lasting 10 secs or more. are these related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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