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I have been having headaches for over 30 years which have been diagnosed by every doctor as migraines. unfortunately no medicines work. i wake up every day with a headache, feel a little better after coffee, but it usually comes back. could it be arthriti

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

See below: Chronic daily headaches are not migraines. They are a response typically to the medicine you use to get rid of the headache. See a headache doctor.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Seth Black answered

Bruxing a possibilit: Could be due to nocturnal bruxing. See an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or tmd specialist. Start with a soft mandibular orthotic and see if it makes a difference.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I have been having headaches for over 30 years which have been diagnosed by every doctor as migraines. unfortunately no medicines work. i wake up every day with a headache, feel a little better after coffee, but it usually comes back. could it be arthriti

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr. Seth Black answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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