If you have a primary headache disorder such as migraine or cluster or tension-type headache, then yes, unfortunately the pain medication you take for other conditions such as back pain or arthritis or fibromyalgia are likely to cause rebound headache if used for a period of three months or more. Consult your healthcare provider for alternatives to the acute medications that are known to cause the rebound headache phenomenon, including non-drug alternatives like exercise or physical therapy.11