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Have had moderate to severe migraines every day for past 3mos; only very occasional migraines before. ct scan is fine. what could this be?

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Migraine caused by s: Migraine is frequently brought on by stress. So you need to slow down, find time for relaxation and do some regualr exercise like a daily walk x 20-30 minutes. There is also an effective pill called imitrex(sumatriptan) which you can get from your doctor and it will help you get rid of the headaches fast. Keep a good supply of this medication at your home and in your purse to use it quuickly if ne.

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Musculoskeletal: New "migraines" in late 20's female on daily basis is curious. Ct scans best for bones. For brain tissue mri's are better to find abnormalities. A neurologist is needed to evaluate intracranial mass effects. Positive findings are rare, but not impossible. In end, explanation might be chronic muscle tension headache resulting fr. Chronically tilted head ; spastic superior trapezius muscle.

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