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What should i do to get rid of terrible headaches without always popping aspirin?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

Specializes in Radiology

Reduce stress: Get more sleep. Try not to get annoyed about the little things... But if you have headaches over and over and no relief - see a doctor to make sure you dont have something underneath causing the headaches.

Answered 5/7/2013

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