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Can stress and anxiety cause new onset headaches? i never got headaches until i became very stressed and started to have anxiety.
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Yes: Tension headaches are a common symptom of stress. Ok to try Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for relief if you need to take something. Get counseling for the stress and anxiety.
Answered 6/25/2014
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