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Is it possible that a mild concussion can cause a migraine a couple of months later?

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Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

Yes: Headaches after concussion are common.

Dr Sung agreed

Answered 6/17/2013

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A member asked:

Is it possible that a mild concussion can cause a migraine a couple of months later?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

Dr Sung agreed

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I hit my head very hard on my freezer door a couple of days ago. Since then I have had very bad migraines lasting the entire day with some eye/hearing issues. I have had around 6 concussions in the past. Another concussion?