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posted 11/26/2009, comments (0)

Migraines or seizures?

Hello everyone. I am new to this site...looking for answers and support. My 14-year-old daughter was diagnosed at the age of 5 with Type 1 diabetes. When she hit puberty, she started having migraines, once a month at first. Over the last several months, the migraines have increased in frequency to 5 in the last month. She had an episode... Read more Chevron

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Teri Robert

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posted 11/25/2009, comments (0)

Migraine Term of the Day: Serotonin

When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come across medical terms that can be confusing. Sometimes, it's easy enough to substitute another word or a short phrase for the medical term. At other times, substituting just doesn't convey quite the same ... Read more Chevron

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Nancy Harris Bonk

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posted 11/24/2009, comments (0)

His Migraine Wasn't a Migraine

We all know the drill. If we are having the worst head pain of our life, seek immediate medical attention. It may be a life threatening condition. When we arrive at the treatment facility, whether it's a hospital or urgent care clinic, we expect the best, most knowledgeable health care we can get. If not, where does that leave us? As Cheryl and... Read more Chevron

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PinkPatty

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Living with chronic daily headaches and migraines for 7 years +

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posted 11/24/2009, comments (2)

LP was normal, CDH's and migraines continue

I had my LP last week and my pressure was 12.5. This was within normal range so the doctor took off a little CSF to send out for testing and it was over. I had to lay flat for 30 minutes at Jefferson and then go home and lay flat for the rest of the day. I went to work the next day and got a terrible headache - took Relpax but it... Read more Chevron

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