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Ive had a migraine for 3 days straight nothing seems to be working ive took maxalt and advil and ibuprofen and nothing has helped it?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Migraine: You should notify your provider. Sometimes adding an anti-emetic like Reglan can help. Also, if not already you should be taking magnesium glycinate.

Answered 7/30/2019

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