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Is there a relation between cericogenic headache and melatonin?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cericogenic HA: This is a type of headache referred from the neck. It is not related to melatonin. In fact, melatonin has been used for some types of headaches such as cluster ha.

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Answered 12/18/2013

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