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I'm having a hard time sleeping due to really painful headaches. any ideas?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

HA/Insomnia: Need to know cause of headache & treat that, so your sleep can improve.

Answered 4/11/2014

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