Information and opinions on MyMigraineConnection from Ask the Clinician http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924 en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/ http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/27594/headache-questions Mon May 12 02:27:36 -0400 2008 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... Tender spot at the back of her head that burns and is very painful? Full question and answer. Can a migraine cause... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/27594/headache-questions http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/27593/005-tender-painful Mon May 12 02:22:05 -0400 2008 Ask the Clinician 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 of a migraine without the headache.   Teri told me there could be symptoms like that without... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/27593/005-tender-painful http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/27592/migraine-epilepsy Mon May 12 02:16:29 -0400 2008 Ask the Clinician 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 for a Migraine-triggered seizure from the International Headache Society: Description: A seizure... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/27592/migraine-epilepsy http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/27554/imitrex-days-week Sun May 11 18:03:08 -0400 2008 Ask the Clinician 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 take 50mg of Imitrex and then if needed, the other half of the tablet. Because I take it at the first... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/27554/imitrex-days-week http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/27552/disabled-migraines Sun May 11 16:15:30 -0400 2008 Ask the Clinician Full Question:Is it common for a migraine sufferer to always have a migraine at the same time of the day?  When my son gets his migraine it is always first thing in the morning.  He says he had the "bad dream" during the night.  He has had migraines since he was ten years old and had a stroke. He takes topamax (75 mg. 2x a day). He is mentally disabled.  Thank you, Donna.    Answer:   Dear... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/27552/disabled-migraines http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/27548/5-concussion-nerve Sun May 11 15:38:37 -0400 2008 Ask the Clinician Full Question:My 15 year old daughter has had a migraine since her concussion on Dec. 13, 2006. She did have a past history with migraines (since 4yrs old) but maybe only 1 every month or 2. She has had MRI, MRA, EEG, CT, blood work. I took her to my chiropractor in January hoping for help. He discovered the Atlas of her C-1 never formed. Neurosurgeons insist this isn't causing the headaches. Also, it was found with the CT that she has a... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/27548/5-concussion-nerve http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/26217/susceptibility Mon Apr 28 02:14:38 -0400 2008 Ask the Clinician Full Question:I began suffering from migraines approximately six months after the birth of my first child when I was 23 years of age. I have typical auras prior to the headache pain beginning. Initially, I had some neurological symptoms such as arm numbness/lack of feeling, difficulty with speech, etcetera. I am now 42 years of age and my migraines seem to have settled into a regular pattern where I have an aura and then a headache for a day... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/26217/susceptibility http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/26216/29-migraine-tests Mon Apr 28 02:09:19 -0400 2008 Ask the Clinician Full Question:What are the names of migraine tests? Where are they available? How can I make sure that I am a migraine patient? Thanks, Tanmin.     Answer:   Dear Tanmin;   There are no diagnostic tests to confirm Migraine disease. Sometimes, doctors will order imaging studies such as an MRI or CT scan to rule out other issues such as stroke or aneurysm.   Since there are no diagnostic tests to confirm... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/26216/29-migraine-tests http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/26215/8-zonegran-lithium Mon Apr 28 01:58:56 -0400 2008 Ask the Clinician Full Question:I have been a migraine suffer since my teenage years. I am now 49. I have been on Zonegran 200 mg. nightly for 10 months I am now off of it. Now I have been put on Lithium 300 mg. nightly. I was told that I couldn't stay on Zonegran long term, but it works so well. Do you why it can't be used long term? And I have developed a rash since taking Lithium and can't get my doctor to call me back and talk to me to see if it might be... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/26215/8-zonegran-lithium http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/26206/headache-treatment Sun Apr 27 23:48:51 -0400 2008 Ask the Clinician Full Question:Hello! I've been suffering with headaches off and on for about 8 years. Diagnosed with muscle tension headaches and was prescribed Midrin. Worked GREAT for me until, recently, Midrin was taken off the market! Why? My doc now prescribes Darvocet, but don't like taking narcotics. Tried aspirin, NSAIDS, but they don't work. Also tried muscle relaxants (don't work for back spasms either). Work 10-hou. shifts standing up. Headaches... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/9924/26206/headache-treatment