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posted 11/14/2009, comments (0)

On and off headaches - dairy, sleep?

Full Question: I have a problem with headaches on and off and it’s been happening at least once to twice a week at times. I can't explain when it tends to happen, other than I thought that dairy and cheese seems to be related, or intensify the issue at times. Also I have noticed that irregular bowel movements seem to also be ... Read more Chevron

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Joint stiffness for a week after Imitrex?

Full Question: I have been taking Imitrex 2 - 4 per month for about 10 years. I have had joint stiffness commonly after taking it. However, I am a professional martial artist as well as a Nurse Practitioner and after taking Imitrex, my flexibility has decreased by about 50% for a week or so, then I can finally get stretched out again, I... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/13/2009, comments (4)

Scary Side Effects

I have several medical conditions. These conditions require me to be on medications. Most of these medications cause constipation and once I had to go to the hospital because the pain was incredibly excrutiating and I hadn't had a bowel movement in over a month. I had to talk one of my doctors into lowering the dose of one medication and another... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/13/2009, comments (2)

An August Migraine

There is discomfort. My mind and body are asleep but there is something wrong. My body is feeling overly warm and uncomfortable. There is pain somewhere. All is dark. The tiredness that grips me is still overwhelming the pain and discomfort, but not for much longer. There is noise. Clattering from above that rings down into my senses... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/12/2009, comments (7)

well i had the sinus surgery

on tuesday i had my sinus surgery done. i am now asking myslef what in the world possessed me to do this. pain pills aren't helping much today. everything is now wide awake and in pain. of course it doesn't help that we are in the middle of a nor' easter here on the coast of NC. but on a bright note, my head isn't pounding (... Read more Chevron

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