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18 y/o girl, been having tension headaches everyday for the past two weeks. possible causes? diagnosed with tmj. dad has frequent headaches.
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
TMJ: Your symptoms appear to fit the diagnosis. have your dentist or oral surgeon treat you for the tmj (bite guard if indicated). Treatment is non-invasive. Feel better soon...
Answered 6/9/2015
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Daily headache : I need more informations about your headaches, duration, severity, if it wake you up from sleep, what gives you relief, any associated symptoms such as nausia, vomiting, aura, blurry vision, dizziness, nasal congestion, sinus pain, nasal allergy, high B/P . You should keep a headache diary , try tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen, try to avoid stress, but if no change go see yor doctor, good luck.
Answered 6/10/2015
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See your PCP: Tension Type Headaches are often misdiagnosed and frequently poorly managed. Your physician may determine that you need a prescription-strength medication to augment your Tension Type headaches treatment plan. See your PCP.
Answered 6/10/2015
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