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Is Ibuprofen The Right Medicine For Headache?

Hi I had a lp on Friday I have to wait for a appointment to see a neurologist but in the mean time I m taking tablets they have given me and also ibuprofen and paracetamol to manage the headaches but I was wondering if I m still able to go to the gym??
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Yes you can use ibuprofen
Following are the treatment of your problem:
1. Pain relieving medication:
- first use:Ibuprufen 500 mg three times a day or you can use aspirin or acetaminophen
- You can put ice pack on head.
Stay hydrated
eat healthy diet.

Life style changes should be done as below
1. Enough sleep
2. Muscle relaxation exercise
3. Rest and relaxation
4. Keep headache diary: Identify trigger factor and which treatment is effective
Alternate therapy:
Acupuncture therapy
Massage and music therapy
Vitamin B-2 and CO Q can be useful in relieving pain.

Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Is Ibuprofen The Right Medicine For Headache?

Hello dear I understand your concern Yes you can use ibuprofen Following are the treatment of your problem: 1. Pain relieving medication: - first use:Ibuprufen 500 mg three times a day or you can use aspirin or acetaminophen - You can put ice pack on head. Stay hydrated eat healthy diet. Life style changes should be done as below 1. Enough sleep 2. Muscle relaxation exercise 3. Rest and relaxation 4. Keep headache diary: Identify trigger factor and which treatment is effective Alternate therapy: Acupuncture therapy Massage and music therapy Vitamin B-2 and CO Q can be useful in relieving pain. Hope this may help you. Best regards Dr. Sagar