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Hello, i have head a headache for 3 days, it is steady and doesn't go away. nothing is making it go away. i have taken medicine, also fiorcet as prescribed however it does not help. i have had these headache for 2 years now. i was told i have cluster head

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See neurologist: If the headache is considered a migraine, then the triptan group of drugs or even Botox may be the answer. However you should see a neurologist to check a condition has been present for 2 years and not controlled by your current medication.

Answered 10/26/2015

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A member asked:

Hello, i have head a headache for 3 days, it is steady and doesn't go away. nothing is making it go away. i have taken medicine, also fiorcet as prescribed however it does not help. i have had these headache for 2 years now. i was told i have cluster head

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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