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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with headaches.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Do make sure you're hydrated as often headaches are the first signs of dehydration.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Do: Do monitor your stress level as this can accentuate headache pain.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Migraine: Migraine headaches can be one of the more difficult headaches to treat, when not relieved by medication.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

If: If you have a headache that's the worst headache of your life, you may have to go to the emergency room.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Ignore: Avoid brain stimulation during headache like watching TV, using phone, loud music and bright light.

Answered 6/16/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Habitually taking Advil, (ibuprofen)aspirin,Excedrin,etc,for daily HA,can make it worse.

Answered 6/22/2014

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Ignore: DO get good sleep and manage stress levels. DON'T take too many OTC pain relievers.

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Ignore: Use over the counter pain med sparingly for headaches. Regular use can lead to rebound headaches.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Ignore: Headaches can be ameliorated by at least three things: medication, detoxification, and circulation.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Ignore: Meditation can relieve stress. Headaches are gone, health is restored!

Answered 1/16/2019

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Ignore: Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night.

Answered 12/6/2014

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Ignore: NO NARCOTICShttp://www.choosingwisely.org/doctor-patient-lists/treating-migraine-headaches/.

Answered 5/29/2017

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Ignore: Do: sleep well, eat healthy, exercise, hydrate. Don't: smoke, take excess alcohol, hold onto stress.

Answered 3/4/2015

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