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Suggest Treatment For Severe Tension Headaches
I need an alternative to butalbital/fioricet. I ve been on it for 13+ years for extremely bad tension headaches. I was in a car wreck at around 17 yo & my herniated discs went undiagnosed for 15 years & all of the muscle spasms in my neck, shoulders, & head give me 24/7 pain & horrible headaches. Now the fda has reduced the amount from 8 tabs/day to 6...not only can I not cut back, I actually need more bc I have built up a tolerance. It s the ONLY thing that has helped.
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
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You can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain relief. Avoid sleep deprivation and unwanted anxiety and they can provoke headache. If symptoms persist, you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
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You can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain relief. Avoid sleep deprivation and unwanted anxiety and they can provoke headache. If symptoms persist, you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
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Let me know if I can assist you further.
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