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Sore Head, Pain Behind Brow. Taken Ibuprofen, Nasal Spray, No Relief. Cure For Symptoms?
hi being experiencing a sore head for over 2 weeks now, the pain is mainly on the top behind brow, been to docs who gave me ampicillian, a nose spray and ibpofen, no change still same pain, no dizzyness or nausea , had eyes checked at opticians they were fine, did have a sore bit under left eye socket but it has gone , it just feels like i,m kind of light heade but no vision problems
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Mon, 11 Feb 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
The most likely cause for your pain is muscle tension headache. It should resolve in a few days. You can take naproxen tablets for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, you may get a brain scan (CT or MRI) done.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
The most likely cause for your pain is muscle tension headache. It should resolve in a few days. You can take naproxen tablets for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, you may get a brain scan (CT or MRI) done.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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