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I have had frequent headaches for over 13 years. throbbing headaches..and unilateral pain. in the morning. at night. 3a.m. is it psychosomatic?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Would not make that: Assumption until all likely medical causes were ruled out.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. Atif Haque answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Headache: These could be psychosomatic, but many other causes for headache exist, some of which are very serious or even life-threatening. You should consult with your doctor and consider getting an MRI of your brain.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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