Migraine Expert Ask the Clinician shares Migraine management news and commentary at MyMigraineConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (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/9924/93164/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 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93144/hormones-menopause Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:14:00 -0500 Ask the Clinician Full Question:     I would like to know if it's possible that hormones taken orally for menopause can cause migraine, I already am a migraine suffer but lately I am worst with migraines nothing seems to work and I am already 56 years old and I have them since 11 years old, I would appreciate your point of view thanks. Martha.     Answer:   Dear Martha;   Yes, it is entirely possible. You can read more in a... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93144/hormones-menopause http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93142/related-vestibular Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:11:06 -0500 Ask the Clinician Full Question:     Is pulsatile tinnitus related to vestibular migraine? I was diagnosed with migraine associated vertigo, but now I am having a swooshing pulse in sync with my heartbeat in my right ear, I also have a kind of numb feeling in my right cheek , like Novocain wearing off. Mary.     Answer:   Dear Mary;   Your symptoms are unusual enough to have them checked out by a ear, nose and throat... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93142/related-vestibular http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93138/stopping-tinnitus Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:04:24 -0500 Ask the Clinician Full Question:     I have suffered from migraines for years. I have tried many treatments. After having local nerve blocks seem to help, I had my right occipital nerve sectioned. To my disappointment, I had headaches within 3 days of surgery. After changing doctors a new round of Topamax was tried but at a higher dose rate than previously. I was having daily, or more, headaches. I take 200mg/day. I have been on Topamax for... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/93138/stopping-tinnitus http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/92148/migraine-headaches Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:39:18 -0400 Ask the Clinician Full Question: Is it possible to suffer from migraine as well as cluster headaches? Jessica. Answer: Dear Jessica; Yes, it is possible to have both Migraine disease and cluster headaches. If you think this is happening to you, and you haven't talked with your doctor about it, please do. That can be a tough combination, so you're going to need help from your doctor. Good luck, John Claude Krusz and Teri Robert To... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/92148/migraine-headaches http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/92147/trigger-migraines Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:32:41 -0400 Ask the Clinician Full Question: Is it possible that salt or sodium could trigger migraines? It may be my imagination, but I think that when I eat too much salt, a migraine follows shortly or at least within a day. I have cut back dramatically on sodium, but still get migraines 2-4 times a month. I'd rather be able to use some sodium for flavoring foods, if it is not a trigger. Thank you, Priscilla. Answer: Dear Priscilla; There are over... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/92147/trigger-migraines