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Not all headaches hurt the same — here's how to know what type of pain you're having

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Not all headaches hurt the same.

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Some, like migraines, make the sides of your head throb for days on end. Others, like tension headaches, may be felt as pressure in the neck and forehead and disappear in a few hours.

Here's how to know what type of pain you're experiencing and how to treat it best:

 

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