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Having a horrible headache that is at the base of my head, temples and forehead. making me nausea but not dizzy or light sensitive. thoughts ?

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Dr. answered

When to see a doctor: A headache can be a symptom of a serious condition, such as a stroke, meningitis or encephalitis. Go to a hospital emergency room or call 911 or your local emergency number if you're experiencing the worst headache of your life, a sudden, severe headache or a headache accompanied by: http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/headache/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050800

Answered 10/19/2016

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Dr. Galina Nikolskaya answered

Specializes in Neurology

Migraine: migraine does not always have to be with light sensitivity, if nausea, pulsating throbbing pain worse with movement, sound sensitivity are present it's a migraine

Answered 10/29/2016

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