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45f every now and then i get very brief, stabbing pains in forehead, temples, eyes. feels like a knife attack. no other problems. what is this?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Difficult to say: for sure, but it could be sinusitis. Have a neurologist or Head & Neck surgeon check you out.

Answered 11/23/2015

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A member asked:

45f every now and then i get very brief, stabbing pains in forehead, temples, eyes. feels like a knife attack. no other problems. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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