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...
Tender spot at... Read more
Full Question:My mother in law, 87 years old, never had migraines has developed a symptom that makes me wonder. She says she has an extremely tender spot at the back of her head that burns and is very painful. She has been concerned and hurt enough to get a MRI and CT scan done, which isn't like her at all. I'm wondering if it could be a symptom... Read more
Full Question:Can a migraine cause a seizure in a person that does not have epilepsy If so how, what do you do about it? If it happens once will it recur? Victoria.
Answer:
Dear Victoria;
Yes, a Migraine can trigger a seizure, although it's not very common. Here's the description and diagnostic criteria... Read more
Full Question:I'm a 54 year old female who has taken Imitrex for over 5 years for menstrual migraines. Since my periods stopped over a year ago, I still have gotten migraines on a 24-day cycle, but they aren't as severe.
In the last few months, I've been getting headaches every few weeks, mild but persistent for 2-3 days. Sometimes I... Read more