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Headaches After Cavity Removal. Taking Painkillers For Relief. Reason For Headache?
Hi! I had a cavity removed and filled about a week ago (now have a temporary crown until my permanent one comes in), but I ve been having headaches on the same side of the head ever since. I take ibuprofen or advil an the pain goes away, but I can t keep taking painkillers forever. Does it have to do with the tooth or maybe it s the ear? I have no pain in the tooth. No ringing in the ear, no imbalance, I wake up sweaty and hot, though. Thank you!
Wed, 27 Nov 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
The cause of your one-sided headache needs to be evaluated, then, a definite treatment plan can be made.
If it is teeth-related, then, we expect improvement within a few days, and you should be pain-free soon.
However, it could be unrelated to the dental procedure also, in which case, migraine is the most likely diagnosis.
Instead of taking painkillers, I would suggest taking preventive migraine medications, which would reduce the severity and frequency of headaches.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Thank you for posting your query.
The cause of your one-sided headache needs to be evaluated, then, a definite treatment plan can be made.
If it is teeth-related, then, we expect improvement within a few days, and you should be pain-free soon.
However, it could be unrelated to the dental procedure also, in which case, migraine is the most likely diagnosis.
Instead of taking painkillers, I would suggest taking preventive migraine medications, which would reduce the severity and frequency of headaches.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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