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Hot, tingling sensation in head. comes and goes. lasts 10-15 seconds each time. will do it off and on for an hour or so. what is it?

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Possible neuralgia: Neuralgic headaches or ice pick headaches is a possibility.

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Answered 7/29/2016

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