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I have had a painful headache in the top of my neck for the past few days. what should i do?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Try a massage and: some analgesic medications.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 11/2/2017

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