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(www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/94930/southwest-migraine Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:54:45 -0500 Ask the Clinician Full Question: Hello, I am trying to get some information about weather-induced migraine.  I have been suffering from this type of headache for years, but have only recently made the connection between my headaches and living right at the intersection of the jet stream and the gulf air mass (in Little Rock, AR).  The headaches are debilitating, and though I have found two medications that work relatively well, I prefer not to... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/94930/southwest-migraine http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/94928/migraines-control Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:44:46 -0500 Ask the Clinician Full Question: I started getting migraines shortly after the birth of my son who is now 21 years old.  I have been diagnosed with menstrual migraines and use the triptans (Amerge, Frova, Imitrex, Relpax) to treat them. Amerge for some reason works best for me. I also get migraines with major weather changes or stress. I have tried many preventives (nortriptyline, amitriptyline, gapabentin, Topamax, Neurontin) with no elimination... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/94928/migraines-control http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/94857/headaches-dairy Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:06:18 -0500 Ask the Clinician Full Question: I have a problem with headaches on and off and it’s been happening at least once to twice a week at times. I can't explain when it tends to happen, other than I thought that dairy and cheese seems to be related, or intensify the issue at times. Also I have noticed that irregular bowel movements seem to also be related. At night when sleeping I toss and turn only to find that in the morning the headache can be... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/94857/headaches-dairy http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/94852/stiffness-imitrex Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:52:30 -0500 Ask the Clinician Full Question: I have been taking Imitrex 2 - 4 per month for about 10 years. I have had joint stiffness commonly after taking it. However, I am a professional martial artist as well as a Nurse Practitioner and after taking Imitrex, my flexibility has decreased by about 50% for a week or so, then I can finally get stretched out again, I take another Imitrex, and then I cannot stretch. Is there any post-marketing information about this?... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/94852/stiffness-imitrex http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/94128/migraine-questions Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:58:28 -0500 Ask the Clinician 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... 1) Is it possible that salt or sodium could trigger Migraines? Full question and answer. 2) Is it possible to... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/94128/migraine-questions http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93164/migraines-disorder Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:26:00 -0500 Ask the Clinician Full Question:   I am interested in knowing if there is any connection between low weight and migraine headaches. What , if any, long term effects would take place in the brain of a person with an eating disorder? Thank you, Cindy.     Answer:   Dear Cindy;   This is a very broad question with no specific answer. Both increased and decreased weight can be associated with headaches and Migraines, often... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93164/migraines-disorder http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93158/migraine-prescribe Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:08:00 -0500 Ask the Clinician Full Question:   Hi my name is Priscila and I have had migraines since I was eighteen yrs. old. I'm 31 now. I have a migraine every day regardless of the circumstances. I have taken every over-the-counter drug you can think of from aspirin to allergy medicine to sinus medicine. Recently my migraines have gotten worse because I started college this year. Have you ever had a patient tell you that they have a migraine every day? ... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93158/migraine-prescribe http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93155/migraine-performed Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:51:00 -0500 Ask the Clinician Full Question:   I have read a recent article about migraine and nerve compression, especially in people whose migraines begin in the back of the head and neck area. a new surgery that would remove the nerve, this is performed by a plastic surgeon, your thoughts? Cathy.     Answer:   Dear Cathy;   I'm a little lukewarm on the data for all the money it takes to do the procedure. I see the failures of these... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93155/migraine-performed http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93152/constricted-pupils Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:39:00 -0500 Ask the Clinician Full Question:     I have been having a headache almost every day for the past 6 months. I feel pressure in the top/ back of my head like it's going to burst. My eyes frequently are blurry and I see floaters primarily in my right eye. I had a neck injury years ago and thought it might be coming from my neck. I have had an MRI of both my neck and brain with a slight bulging disc all that was found. I have been on muscles... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93152/constricted-pupils http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93146/symptoms-relieved Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:31:00 -0500 Ask the Clinician Full Question:     I've had migraines for the last 34 years.  The last two years, a couple of times a month, I've gotten the old familiar and dreaded aura, but then it's Not followed by pain, or nausea, or diarrhea, or vomiting, or sensitivity to light and sound.  Was it a migraine at all?  I'm scared that it's something new - a vision, or brain problem.  Should I be worried or relieved?... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93146/symptoms-relieved