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...
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Has anyone tried Lyrica, Diltiazem and toradol, the dr has me on this and I am very dopey.I have had migranes since I was young. I have just had decompression surgery for chiari malformation. The migranes are now very bad. My family Dr. has me on Lyrica 75 mg 2 times a day, sandoz diltiazem 120 mg once a day and toradol 10 mg 4... Read more
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Is What pain meds can I use ? FOR STATUS MIGRAINE & STATUS AURA?NSAIDS ARE BANNED DUE TO BLEEDING & CODIENE CONSTIPATES & THEN MORE BLEEDINGI HAVE BEEN REFERRED TO A PAIN MANAGEMENT DOCTOR.THE NEUROLOGIST (ALSO MIGRAINE CERTIFIED) AND THE INTERNIST & GASTRO DOCTORS HAVE CONFLICTING IDEAS AND DRUGS.WHAT ELSE IS... Read more
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I get daily migrains. I am on !25 mgs of Topaamx, 520 mgs of Verapamil,and 60 mgs of cymbalta.
I also take releplex or frova when the paim starts. Does any one have any ideas?.
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Dear Andeeah,
How many days a week are you taking the Relpax or Frova. If more than two or three days a... Read more
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I get heat induced migraines. Can't increase metabolism without migraine. Need exercise! HELP!I experience seratonin syndrome if I take serotonin targeted maintenance meds and take my Max Alt. With every year that passes, I am gaining 10-15 lbs, which ups my blood pressure. I just want to be able to exercise without a headache!!... Read more