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I've had a bad headache for close a week. what could it be? otc meds don't seem to help...

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Several things: You should see a dr. Persistent headaches could be migraine variants, blood pressure issues, visual problems, sinus related, menstrual migraines, etc. A dr. And good evaluation can start the process to determine your cause. Best wishes.

Dr Gaya agreed

Answered 5/13/2013

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