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So for the past 2 weeks i've had a mild headace it not really pain it more like pressure/tighness on both side and back of head?

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

See below: It could be a tension headache with or without tmj. Since they have been present for 2 weeks perhaps you should see your primary for an evaluation.

Answered 7/29/2013

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A member asked:

So for the past 2 weeks i've had a mild headace it not really pain it more like pressure/tighness on both side and back of head?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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