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I get frequent headaches several times a week nd all my dr.does is tells me to take imitrex (sumatriptan). could something else be wrong?

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Dr. SG Erman answered

Yes: You may be addicted to analgesics (pain medicines). When you miss a dose, you can get headaches.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. David Tambor answered

Yes: Yes, could be an occlusal imbalance contributing to TMJ and migraine symptoms? Have you ever been examined by a dentist trained in TMJ headache management?

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I get frequent headaches several times a week nd all my dr.does is tells me to take imitrex (sumatriptan). could something else be wrong?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. SG Erman answered

Dr. David Tambor answered

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