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Have iih. forehead headache/eye pain, neck and base of skull feel puffy and stiff. seeing dr. next week for new med. can i do something in meantime?
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Yes!: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension,formerly called benign intracranial hypertension or pseudotumor cerebri, is most often caused by obesity. It can also be caused by certain medications. So you can review your medications against an online list of those meds that cause the condition. Take a list of your meds to your appt. Begin a diet and exercise program starting with eating less and walking.
Answered 9/28/2016
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