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I've had a few painful, stabbing headaches over the past few months. they usually last <1 minute. mri in 2014 was normal (except migraines). causes?

Q: i've had a few painful, stabbing headaches over the past few months. they usually last <1 minute. mri in 2014 was normal (except migraines). causes?

Multiple: tension, muscle contraction, stress, tension, anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, migraine variant. I suggest that this be trated only with OTC NSAIDS like Advil or Aleve, (naproxen) if not allergic to these medications.

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Multiple: tension, muscle contraction, stress, tension, anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, migraine variant. I suggest that this be trated only with OTC NSAIDS like Advil or Aleve, (naproxen) if not allergic to these medications.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/21/2017

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A member asked:

I've had a few painful, stabbing headaches over the past few months. they usually last <1 minute. mri in 2014 was normal (except migraines). causes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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