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I have suffered from headaches all of my life - but in the past two years they have been getting worse and worse. Every headache comes in the form of a constant sharp pain and pressure in both of my temples. It feels like my head is being squeezed in a vice. I have no halo or light sensitivity, just sharp pain. I wear contact lenses that are the correct prescription, and take a low dose of Effexor for anxiety. I also take Provigil daily for Narcolepsy. Can these be migraines...
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