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I am being treated for migraine headaches with topiramate. but i really think it is something wrong with my sinuses. my neurologist said "if it was?

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What clues?: What are the reasons for your theory? What is the neurologist's response? Note that it is common for migraine to be mistaken for sinus pain resulting in ineffective therapy.

Answered 2/25/2017

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