She’d been doing that for the last few years and didn’t give the painkillers a second thought, until her GP back in London told her that it was likely that the medication was causing the almost-daily headaches. Yes, it’s true that painkillers are designed to offer quick relief for headaches. However, what most people don’t realise is that all painkillers can cause headaches if taken regularly over a long period of time. The only way to stop rebound headaches is to stop taking the painkillers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, which can help to reduce the spasms and constrictions that can cause headaches.

Source: Daily Nation May 02, 2020 07:30 UTC