Do you have questions about headaches or Migraines? Many of our readers do, and each week, and Dr. John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert answer some of them. Dr. Krusz is a world recognized headache and Migraine expert, often conducting groundbreaking research at his clinic in Dallas. Here are this week's questions and answers...
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I was diagnose with ice pick headaches today by a neurologist. This a very painful sharp pain. I would like to know what can I do to stop that pain, it is not an everyday pain. Is there something to take to help? Nicole.
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Dear Nicole;
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I have been on Topamax for menstrual migraine for 18 months and it has literally saved my life. My bi-monthly migraines are now minor headaches and I tolerate the drug beautifully. My dosage is 2 x 50mg daily. My problem relates to urinary urge that does not seem to relate to anything. I have had clear urine tests. Two ultrasounds... Read more
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I have had migraines for 25 years and always took Imitrex. For the last 3 years I have been under a lot of stress and my headache got worse. In the last 6 weeks I have taken 15 pills. Will this cause a rebound headache. Thanks, Mary.
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Can migraines change? I have had migraines since I was a kid. I always have a aura for about 20 min before the pain starts. I had 2 horrific migraines last week that were the worst I ever had. The pain was terrible and none of the over the counter meds would touch it. I had no aura with these two. I had some tingling in my left arm... Read more
