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Why does migraine pain linger for days even after I took naproxen?
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∙ 15y ago
Migraines are qualified as intense throbbing headaches usually last from 4-72 hours. Some people have them longer than 72hours and need emergency care to break the migraine cycle.
Naproxen can be helpful, it is an anti-inflammatory, which fights the inflammatory response that is happening during your migraine attack. However, there are many different kinds of medications out there. Some, like naproxen, are non-steroidal-anti-inflammatories. There are stronger ones available by prescription. Sometimes doctors use actual steroids (on a short term basis) to break the migraine. There are also other medications which are geared toward stopping the migraine by working with the chemicals in the brain to help the brain itself stop producing inflammation. This medication category, called triptans, can be paired with medications like naproxen.
To find a medication that works for you, especially to find one that stops a migraine in its tracks and keeps it from coming back, whether prescription or not, takes a lot of trial and error.
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