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Friday, December, 05, 2008

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Daily Migraines on Topamax, verapamil, and Cymbalta?

Full Question: 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?.    Answer:   Dear Andeeah,   How many days a week are you taking the Relpax or Frova. If more than two or three days a... Read moreChevron

Heat induced Migraines, metabolism, exercise?

Full Question: 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 moreChevron

6/23/08 - Will a two-week course of medrol cause weight gain?

Full Question: Will a two-week course of medrol cause weight gain?   I have been having increased headaches and my Dr. wants me to try a two-week course of Medrol to break the cycle. I have been using Frova almost daily. (He thinks due to seasonal allergies, and I'm always worse in summer.)   I'm afraid of the side effects that I... Read moreChevron

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5/26/08 #7 - Is a 10-day headache normal?

Full Question:I've had a headache, one sided, for about 10 days straight.  I've been to the doctors before, they've all said tension headache, I had a cat scan in fall of 2006 which was clear, lately I feel like I've had some lightheadedness, a little dizziness.  I've never vomited while having a headache but sometimes I think I may be... Read moreChevron

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5/26/08 #8 - Can migraine auras cause gradual, loss of vision over time and affect blind spots?

Full Question:I just wanted to know if migraines can cause blind spots to enlargen, and cause gradual blindness.   The reason I ask Is because I find my blind spots getting bigger, and I really have not looked into this matter till now.   When I have had my chronic cluster migraines it took up to 2 and a half days before full... Read moreChevron

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