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: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
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...Migraine with... Read more
Full Question:I have migraines with aura which go away in 15-20 minutes. I do not get pain with these. I have read articles that some studies have been done which indicate that persons with migraine aura are more susceptible to strokes. What does your information tell us about this? Bonnie. Answer: Dear Bonnie; Data... Read more
Full Question:Since I have a host of endocrine disorders (PCOS, thyroid disease, hormonal migraines, cervical/endometrial/ovarian polyps) and non-pressure glaucoma in one eye, my neurologist has ordered an MRI of the pituitary and a SED-rate blood test to see if that might be contributing to my severe hormonal migraines. I am normal weight,... Read more
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