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Sharp stabbing pains in forehead? what could this be, pain in back of head sometimes to and ears. nose feels sore.

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Icepick headache: Sounds like an icepick headache. Follow the link and it would be a good idea to establish care with a neurologist https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/living-with-migraines/types-of-headachemigraine/ice-pick-headaches/

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Answered 11/28/2017

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