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What causes needle-like stabs all over my head after a migraine? In some cases these have become worse over the course of the day and become a migraine. Is it the remnants of the same migraine that was never completely treated or is it a new migraine coming on? How can I distinguish the difference? Lortab does... Read more
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I have been having migraines since 1980. The first time it happened, I was rushed to the emergency room because it was thought that I had a stroke. Incoherent, numbness throughout my body, couldn't see, aura, then eventually my tongue was thick feeling and I couldn't even talk. After it subsided, I had a... Read more
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I am 57 year old female who has suffered migraines for 41 years. The migraines have become milder through the years but now they are daily. I take 1 or 2 Tylenol everyday and Zomig when the Tylenol does not work. My question is, am I hurting my health by taking daily pain meds and Zomig often? I have tried many... Read more
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I have had migraines for over 20 years, starting at age 30. Having tried almost every preventative medication, and all the triptans, I am now on the following regimen: Lyrica 100mg (morning and evening), Ambien 12.5mg pm (for sleep), and Imitrex 100mg as needed, which can be as much as 4-6 times per... Read more
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I have a friend who claims the smell of popcorn is triggering her migraines, however she can eat popcorn. Is this possible? I could see that eating popcorn might, but I highly doubt about the smell alone itself triggering her migraine. Thanks, Suzanne.
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