Full Question:I am 28 years old and have suffered from migraines since about the age of 20. The symptoms have always been pretty similar each time. They are one sided, with nausea, stomach pain, sensitivity to light, and so on. But in the last 8 months I have experienced two episodes where my nausea kicks in quite suddenly, followed by my heart... Read more
Full Question:I have been taking Elavil (amitriptyline) for about 10 months and am gaining weight like crazy. I don't have any other explanations, I am working out and eating the same as I always have. Is 16 lbs a normal weight gain for this medication? Cherie. Answer: Dear Cherie; Weight gain is a... Read more
Full Question:My 16 year old daughter has had migraines with auras for over 2 years. They have gotten progressively worse and have become transformed, chronic migraines. She recently had a daily headache which lasted 6 months that was stopped by IV medicines in the hospital. She is on preventatives of Topamax, Migravent, and Sansert. She has... Read more
Full Question:I am having problems finding a medication for migraine associated vertigo. My doctor has tried 5 different beta blockers, but my body has terrible side effects. I am post graves disease too. I have had vertigo for 2yrs now and am housebound. The only thing that eases the vertigo is Dramamine, but as of yesterday...here in New... Read more
Full Question:I have had migraines since I was 13 years old and they have continued to get worse over the years. I was finally diagnosed when I was 21 years old, after being treating for sinus problems for sometime without solving the problem. I am now 26 years old and continue to have migraines 4 to 5 days a week. I am curious... Read more
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