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Old Jul 10, 2008, 03:23 PM
ErinBear ErinBear is offline
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Hi,

Unfortunately, it is possible to have daily migraines - I used to have them. I take a prescription medication now, Topamax, which has resolved the problem for me. It is an anti-seizure medication, and for people who get very frequent migraines, it can help them very much, either reducing the migraines greatly, or making them go away altogether. I get migraines only very rarely now, maybe once every 2-3 months. So it's been a miracle medication for me.

There are other reasons one can get regular headaches, too. If you drink caffeinated drinks a lot, they can contribute to headaches. You could try eliminating caffeine, which is a hard change for many people, but it can make a big difference. Another problem to watch out for is aspirin, and NSAID medications (Motrin, Aleve, etc.). If you take them too often, more than once a week, you can get rebound headaches....and get in a cycle where you have more frequent headaches. You can probably find information about this online, but if you've been treating your headaches with over-the-counter pain medications regularly, it can make them more frequent. It's a vicious cycle.

You might also talk with your doctor about this - they may have some ideas to share. One way or another, I hope you start feeling better soon!

Take care,
ErinBear
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