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Can a migraine get terribly worse after 3 days and by day 4 be gone and come back intermittently? never had one before & its happening to me

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Get evaluated: It is possible but the new onset of severe headaches needs a medical evaluation to determine the cause.

Answered 9/11/2013

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Migraine headaches: Yes it can, and sometimes it is accompanied by vomiting and visual symptomes.

Dr Wilson agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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