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Hi Justagirlie22,   It is awful to see our children in such pain. All we want to do is make it go away. Although we can't diagnose your daughter online (we're not medical professionals and you wouldn't want that done online anyway) we can give you information and support.   Migraine, a genetic neurologic disease, includes vomiting, light and sound sensitivity, unilateral (but not always), pulsating/throbbing head pain of moderate to severe intensity which is aggravated by activity. This may be an important thing for your daughter to disginish between the "stomach flu" headache and a Migraine. Does her head pain increase with activity? If she puts her head between her knees, and the pain increases it may be another key leading to Migraine. For more information on What is Migraine? click HERE.       72 hours of Migraine pain, without a four-hour, pain-free break while awake, could be a condition called Status Migrainous, needing medical attention. Click HERE to read more about it, and if applicable, please call the doctor, or better seek out ER or Urgent Care treatment.   A Migraine specialist is the expert who treats patients with Migraines and headache disorders. While neurologists may be fine doctors, Migraine specialists devote their entire practice to treating patients with Migraine disease and headache disorders. These doctors are on the cutting edge of treatment options and new diagnostic tools.  You can find our list of patient recommended specialists HERE.        Think of it this way, when a pipe under your kitchen sink breaks you call a plumber, the expert. You could call a carpenter who can fix the pipe, then fix the cabinets, paint the room and so forth. Neurologists treat so many different conditions it is hard for them to be experts in any one area. A Migraine specialist is just that - an expert treating only Migraine and headache disorders. Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special?   Good luck with your daugther Nancy