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What can i do for severe headaches? i was told they are tension and migraines
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Chronic daily HA's: Your pattern is tough to treat, as you really are best served by breaking it up with preventative meds. Some which do work include depakote, beta-blockers. Topiriamate, but also otc preps such as riboflavin, butterbur, freverfew, etc.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Trials of medication: There are many many medications which can help relieve and prevent bothersome headaches. Your doc should have you on a plan to reduce and effectively treat these.
Answered 10/4/2016
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