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What to do if i have bad migraine headaches. any suggestions on ways to prevent them?

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Many approaches: Prescription meds include Botox, Topamax, (topiramate) Depakote, propranalol, timolol, but OTC approaches include riboflavin, butterbur, feverfew, CoQ-10, magnesium. Helpful in many is acupuncture, biofeedback. Rarely, avoiding provocative foods can work.

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Answered 7/24/2014

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