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I fell recently and have been experiencing constant migraines after. they won't stop, and medicine doesn't seem to help. what could this be?

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Dr. Ganana Tesfa answered

Transformed migraine: It could be transformed migraine or rebound headache from medication over use.May need neuroimaging to rule out structural lesion.

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

I fell recently and have been experiencing constant migraines after. they won't stop, and medicine doesn't seem to help. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ganana Tesfa answered

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