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Hi i have been getting bad headaches and it feels like a sharp throbbing feeling and it affects my sleeping is there any way you can help me out?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Headaches: There are many types of headaches. So, the best approach is to begin with your primary health provider to help determine the type and cause. Then a treatment plan can be developed. By the way, acupuncture is an excellent approach to treatment of headaches.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2017

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A member asked:

Hi i have been getting bad headaches and it feels like a sharp throbbing feeling and it affects my sleeping is there any way you can help me out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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