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I have had a headache at the back of my head mainly but can be all over for 3 weeks now, quite serve- paracetamol does nothing, ibuprofen sort of helps. i have now got numbness on the right side of my face and in my ear with pain behind my right eye?

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Dr. Evan Kardon answered

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Prolonged headache: That’s a long time for a headache and you’re having additional concerning symptoms. I think you need an in-person evaluation with a neurologist.

Answered 11/20/2020

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A member asked:

I have had a headache at the back of my head mainly but can be all over for 3 weeks now, quite serve- paracetamol does nothing, ibuprofen sort of helps. i have now got numbness on the right side of my face and in my ear with pain behind my right eye?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Evan Kardon answered

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