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Headaches months after Mohs surgery to scalp, should this be happening?

cmykdesignOct 20, 2017
I had Mohs surgery 5 months ago to remove Basel Cell from 30% of my scalp. I am still having headaches two to thee times weekly that I have to go to bed unable to be in light or around loud sound. Sometimes I have nausea with the headache. I am unable to take most pain medications. How long should it take for this to stop happening?

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Dr. Mark L. Mazow, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Oct 21, 2017
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Dr. John Louis Ratz, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Oct 21, 2017
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