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

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February 16, 2017 9:48 PM

Migraines can make the sides of your head throb for days, while tension headaches may be felt as pressure in the neck and forehead.

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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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