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What is the best thing to help with a headache from meningitis. dont want to take ibuprofen every day?

Q: what is the best thing to help with a headache from meningitis. dont want to take ibuprofen every day?

: Would avoid daily ibuprofen due to potential side effects. Need to classify the natural headache characteristics and find intervention to prevent

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Would avoid daily ibuprofen due to potential side effects. Need to classify the natural headache characteristics and find intervention to prevent

Answered 9/19/2022

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A member asked:

What is the best thing to help with a headache from meningitis. dont want to take ibuprofen every day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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