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kong kong
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13 years ago
I am getting headaches almost every day. I take ibuprofen, but it seems like they get worse. Why is this happening to me?

- I don't think it matters, but I'm a guy in his early 30's
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13 years ago
Believe it or not, some medicines for headaches can actually cause them. This is called rebound headache, and it's common. Over-the-counter meds, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil), help in the short term, but they can make matters worse if taken more than once or twice a week. Caffeine, sleep deprivation and stress also cause dull, thudding brain pain. The best way to rid headaches for good is to ditch the drugs and make a few lifestyle changes. People with headaches also find that they're worse when they sleep late. If nothing works, aside from exercise and keeping a healthy diet, a doctor can prescribe medicine in safe doses.

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13 years ago
^Yup, a few months ago I had headaches almost everyday. Without hesitation, I would take two tylenols. The true cure was to stop staying up super late and eating healthy.
acushman Author
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12 years ago
Have you stopped drinking coffee or pop recently? If I don't drink those things I start to go through withdrawl from the caffeine
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12 years ago
I agree with acushman, caffeine withdrawal can sometimes be devastating to some people Smiling Face with Open Mouth and Tightly-closed Eyes
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