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What would cause me to get migraines 6 days a week but no dr can find anything wrong but the migraines are so severe. what could be wrong? help me!

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Headaches: Common problems include taking too many pain pills like Aspirin or advil (ibuprofen). There is a common rebound headache from repeated use of headache pills. Eye strain is another common problem.Withdrawal symptoms from benzos and opiates is another common issue.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

CM is manageable: The pathophysiology of the migraine is unknown at this time. Once a diagnosis of migraine has been made, effective management of migraine involves 3 specific strategies: 1. Patient education, 2. Nonpharmacological 3. Pharmacological (medical) management. Behavioral component for management of the chronic migraine is very important. Rec. See a headache specialist and pain psychologist.

Answered 12/15/2013

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