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Q: I have had a headache for three months now?

Sometimes it gets better sometimes it gets worse but it never goes away. I am currently taking 200mg of Topomax, 8mg of Zanaflex and 750 mg of Naproxen a day.  This does absolutely nothing.  I have tried all the migraine meds, they do nothing.  I do not know what else to do.  I have an appt will another dr. but it is not until May.  Does anyone have any other suggestions?

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Teri Robert, Health Guide
3/ 2/10 5:14pm

Joanna,

 

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I'm sorry to read that you're having such problems. It makes life difficult, doesn't it?

 

I'm not a doctor, but I have to wonder if the naproxen is making things worse or even causing your headache to continue day after day. If taken more than 15 days a month, it can cause medication overuse headaches. Please take a look at the three articles below more information. I know you said "headache," but the Migraine information may be helpful too.

 

      • Medication Overuse Headache - When the Remedy Backfires

      • Stopping Medication Overuse Can Halt Transformed Migraine

      • Transformed Migraine - Risk Increased by Some Medications

 

Please keep me posted?

 

Welcome again,

Teri

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By Joanna— Last Modified: 11/19/10, First Published: 03/02/10