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Friday, December, 05, 2008

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Side effects of painkillers worse than those of beta blockers?

Full Question: Is the side effect of normal painkillers worse than side effects of beta blockers? zahra.    Answer:   Dear zahra,   There is no simple answer to this question. You're asking to compare multiple classes of medications, each with many medications within the class. Different beta blockers have different... Read moreChevron

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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

Numbness/tingling on one side, then blurred vision?

Full Question: Anyone who experiences numbness/tingling on one side, then blurred vision, lasting a few minutes?My migraines returned at age 58 after a 15-year welcome respite (I am now 60). I experience the aura (zig-zag patterns), then the headache, sometimes with temporary tingling in hands and face, sometimes without, before the headache... Read moreChevron

TM for over 9 months, no relief?

Full Question: I have had TM for over 9 months with no releif is this normal?   My neurologist has me on Topamax, nortriptyline, clonazepam, verapamil, tizanidine/Flexeril. I've even tried Imitrex. All of this for two months. I even tried steroids, and steroid blocker shots on both sides of my head. Nothing works. I have constant pain... Read moreChevron

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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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