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I've had a tension headache for the past few days, what can i do to relive it?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Pain meds?: pain meds usually will help... if not.. or if the headaches continue I would see a physician or headache specialist to try and help you with the cause and solution... and rule out any serious cause..

Dr Veres and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/18/2015

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