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I have a headache at base of skull down into my neck with pressure behind my ears and a sore throat.

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Headaches: You basically describe a posterior headache with a sore throat, but what is your question? Do you need medication or diagnostic advice? If this is the worst headache of your life , you need to go to ED. Otherwise, go see your MD for evaluation.

Answered 11/25/2015

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A member asked:

I have a headache at base of skull down into my neck with pressure behind my ears and a sore throat.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Culviner answered

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