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So i have had the same excruciating migraine since sep. 30 of last year. we can't figure out why i have it. what would you suggest i do?no meds work.

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Dr. Andrew Reeves answered

Not: More likely, it's not a migraine. Make sure you don't have greater occipital neuralgia. Can mimic a migraine (sort of) and doesn't respond to migraine meds. Look it up. I see this frequently missed. A simple injection in the office often helps.

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Answered 9/20/2013

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A member asked:

So i have had the same excruciating migraine since sep. 30 of last year. we can't figure out why i have it. what would you suggest i do?no meds work.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Reeves answered

Dr Eitner and 2 doctors agreed

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