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Throbbing headache in one spot for 3 days. started dull but then severe on the 3rd day but then went away. migraine? no other symptoms

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You may be right: Sounds potentially migraine, but if repetitive and causes more problems, a Concierge visit could point toward approaches to manage this.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/3/2016

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