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Suggest Treatment For Tension Headache While On Ibuprofen And Tylenol
Question: I have a really bad tension headache. Its on both sides of my head near the front temple. What can i do to make it go away? Ibuprofin and tylenol doesnt seem to help. I got a blood test and CT scan, nothing major was found. Is there any natural remedies or medicine i can take to help the headache?
Brief Answer:
Take medications and other therapies as discussed
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
For tension type headache best therapy is to avoid stress,take proper sleep. Yoga and meditation will be helpful.
Drugs like amitryptiline, nortryptiline or sertraline should be started with pain killers for releif.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take medications and other therapies as discussed
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
For tension type headache best therapy is to avoid stress,take proper sleep. Yoga and meditation will be helpful.
Drugs like amitryptiline, nortryptiline or sertraline should be started with pain killers for releif.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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