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Can you please give me some advice as to using a technique called dry needling? I have been a migraineur most of my 71 years and find I am running out of options. I've tried triptans which work for the day but am now having daily headache. I had a nerve block last week which seems to be of no use. Antidepressants and beta blockers... Read more
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Having a hard time tolerating preventative medications for migraines and I don't want to become too dependent on my triptan. Any advice on what to do? Shannon.
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Dear Shannon;
It's wonderful that you're looking at this issue and trying to... Read more
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I am 49yrs. old and I notice around the time for my menstrual cycle I have migraine headaches. I was wondering will they stop eventually, although I don't have a menstrual cycle anymore? Laura.
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Dear Laura;
This is a question that we can't... Read more
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Please I do have earache before the migraine starts is this normal? I learnt chocolate triggers the headache is this true? Lastly is there anything I could do to stop or prevent the headache? Thanks, Olaoluwa.
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Dear Olaoluwa;
Some people do... Read more
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How many days in a row can I safely take Imitrex. I take Imitrex 100 mg tabs. I'm trying to break up rebound migraines after taking Fioricet with codeine. Also, how many days to I need to be off painkillers (mainly Fioricet) to stop this rebound cycle? Can I take plain Tylenol or Excedrin while I'm stopping the... Read more