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    ASK Dr Martin

    Aug 18, 2022 2 minutes

    Headache nightmare

    Q I have to take painkillers every day for headaches, but my GP says I should just stop. Surely that’s not right?

    Polly, Horncastle

    A Sounds as if your doctor suspects medication overuse headache (MOH), where regularly taking painkillers actually makes headaches worse by making pain nerves more sensitive and lowering your pain threshold.

    MOH is likely if you’re taking

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