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sharp shooting head pain

i am haveing sharp pains on the upper right side of my head they dont last but about 5 to 10 sec but they are happening at a rate of about 6 to 10 per hour what can i do ?
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I have the same problem exactly as  yours , i get this pain about once a year for three days. any one with treatment?
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See a neurologist or pain doctor. It sounds like your pain is due to trigeminal (or other cranial nerve) neuralgia, occipital neuralgia, or atypical facial pain.
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