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I have headaches alot. it gets worse when i sleep and a lot of times it gets worse after taking pain relievers. i almost always wake up with one?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Headaches: You may be getting rebound headaches from your pain killers. See your doctor and discuss the problem with him.

Answered 4/23/2013

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A member asked:

I have headaches alot. it gets worse when i sleep and a lot of times it gets worse after taking pain relievers. i almost always wake up with one?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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