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What Causes Persistent Headache?

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Question : My wife aged 36 years is suffering from serious headache for last 3 days. She also has asthama and sinesitus due to which she cannot take any NSAID. If she takes her noatrils and sinuses starts blocking. We tried diclofenic ( mobizox) but same reaction, what can we do.
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Try paracetamol

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
You may try paracetamol only as it is relatively safe in aspirin induced asthma.
Prophylaxis medications like amitriptyline can be
taken for prolonged relief in headache.
Hope you found the answer helpful
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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What Causes Persistent Headache?

Brief Answer: Try paracetamol Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. You may try paracetamol only as it is relatively safe in aspirin induced asthma. Prophylaxis medications like amitriptyline can be taken for prolonged relief in headache. Hope you found the answer helpful Do get back to me for further information. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist