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Persistent migraines need to be defined a bit more, by intensity, frequency, and the type of treatment you are using to elevate the pain. If you are using over-the-counter medications to treat your migraines more than 1-2 times per month, then you may want to seek medical advice from your health care professional.
Prescription medications that relieve the symptoms would be the next step. If symptomatic relief medications, such as ergotamines and triptans, are used more than twice a week, you should see your health care professional, who can prescribe preventive headache medications. Overuse of symptomatic medications can actually cause more frequent headaches or worsen headache symptoms. Monitor the frequency of your migraines. Understand the triggers to provide better information to your health care professional in order to help select the best treatment that is right for you.
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