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Medications aren't helping my headache, i've had headaches for 2 months now. my doctor gave me naproxen that isn't working. what should i do?
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Ask your DR for: Stronger meds and tell him about your lack of response to treatment .You may need further work up !
Answered 12/9/2013
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See a specialist: A neurologist is the best specialist to help you to control your headaches. You may have migraine which requires specific migraine medication instead of the pain meds like naproxen. Migraine meds are called triptans(sumatriptan is one such medication).
Answered 4/2/2013
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