How To Tell If You Have A Headache Or A Migraine

Not all headaches hurt the same.

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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How To Tell If You Have A Headache Or A Migraine

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