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I have horrible headaches on the left occipital side. i need top take about 3 to 5 pills of ibuprofen per day. no one can say why i get it.....?
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Maybe hormones?: Some headaches as you describe are related to hormones. Some are stress-related. Depending on how long this has been going on, you should consider seeing a neurologist. Good luck!
Answered 8/7/2014
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