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Sarah

posted 11/02/2009, comments (2)

A migraine a day....

Hi, I am new here and am was diagnosed with chronic daily migraine about a year or so ago...my migraines seem to be triggered mostly by changes in the weather (pressure) and I'm not sure what else. I'm on Topamax and Relpax and that's about it right now. Thankfully I have an appointment with a neurologist in late January that... Read more Chevron

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age 66, daily rebound migraines for 41 yrs, using migergot now

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posted 11/02/2009, comment (1)

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Any longtime migraine sufferers out there who managed to get off ergotomines after years of use? I know, bite the bullet, but it's so painful. Lyrica once worked for a month, no headaches at all, but they returned. My self-diagnosis after 41 years of daily episodes is "rebound headaches." Any suggestions appreciated.

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Migraineur, NICU Respiratory Therapist, Mom of 5, Cake decorator

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posted 11/02/2009, comments (3)

Employers, FMLA, and Migraines

I get so angry everytime I read a story like this. Better information needs to be given to employers and better training for human resource employees as well as managers and supervisors so they don't assume everyone is abusing intermittant leave. For them to supposedly "fix the problem", the policies they put into place can make family life... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/02/2009, comments (0)

Is pulsatile tinnitus related to vestibular migraine?

Full Question: Is pulsatile tinnitus related to vestibular migraine? I was diagnosed with migraine associated vertigo, but now I am having a swooshing pulse in sync with my heartbeat in my right ear, I also have a kind of numb feeling in my right cheek , like Novocain wearing off. Mary. Answer: Dear... Read more Chevron

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Stopping tinnitus side effect of Topamax?

Full Question: I have suffered from migraines for years. I have tried many treatments. After having local nerve blocks seem to help, I had my right occipital nerve sectioned. To my disappointment, I had headaches within 3 days of surgery. After changing doctors a new round of Topamax was tried but at a higher dose rate than... Read more Chevron

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