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Headaches that seem to never go away for 6wks. most days i wake up w/ a mild one. i've been to doc, she said tension headaches but i'm still not sure?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Expand your view: Bruxing, tooth grinding, and sleep disorders can generate headaches. Get other opinions

Answered 3/14/2015

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See a HA specialist: Any headache must be viewed as a valid medical disorder and the headache assessment must be comprehensive. See a headache specialist for evaluation, tests, imaging and treatment options.

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 3/16/2015

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A member asked:

Headaches that seem to never go away for 6wks. most days i wake up w/ a mild one. i've been to doc, she said tension headaches but i'm still not sure?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Rhoades agreed

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