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Woke up from severe pounding headache pain several times. worst headache ever this morning. better w/ excedrin but still dizzy and out of it. call dr?

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Yes call the doctor.: Please call your doctor right away or go to the emergency room as you need to have a serious condition that needs to be ruled out or be treated.

Answered 4/22/2016

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