Monday, May 28, 2012

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Toradol and Vicodin for Migraines - harmful?

Full Question: I have been taken Toradol and Vicodin for my migraines for a year now. They do help when I get really bad attacks. Are they harming by body? If so is there anything not as strong but that works? Wanda.   Full Answer: Dear Wanda;   While Toradol and Vicodin may not be harming your body per se, they're not generally... Read moreChevron

Connecticut Migraine specialists, Midrin?

Full Question: I checked your list of headache and migraine specialists.  There isn't one single doctor in CT.  Now what?  My GP doctor has referred me to a neurologist, but I can't get an appointment until September and I am running out of Midrin, which I have been taking for over 20 years.  She refuses to switch me over to... Read moreChevron

Maxalt - How safe is it, and is it as effective as Zomig?

Full Question: I have taken Zomig 5mg for several years for migraine relief. I had tried Imitrex, Treximet & Inderal without any results. Recently our insurance changed and the new insurance will only provide Maxalt. I have read some scary information about Maxalt side effects and would like to know how safe it is to take & will it be as... Read moreChevron

Is it better to take more meds fewer days or less meds maybe more days a month?

Full Question: Hi, I would like a little more info on how to identify rebound headaches. Are they quantity or drug days related. I ask because I can take 1/4 to 1/2 a tab of Ercaf along with Tylenol 3 and caffeine to abort a headache, but I'll often get another within 2 days, and then not get another for 5 to 7 days. What I really want to know,... Read moreChevron

Best time to take Migraine abortive?

Full Question: I've been in a bad cycle of one migraine after another. I can tell I'm going to get an attack as I've gotten pretty good at noticing the prodrome. Many times this happens at night so I'm asleep when the aura hits. When do I take an abortive?I've tried taking it when I notice the prodrome, but that seems to be too early as I still... Read moreChevron

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