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Is joint and muscle pain a common side affect of Imitrex?

Full Question: Is joint and muscle pain a common side affect of Imitrex?For treatment of 4-5 migraines a week, I have been taking Imitrex for over a year. It works excellent and gets rid of the headache but I suffer with extreme stiffness, joint and muscle pain so have been in the habit of taking advil along with it. Discussed with my doctor... Read moreChevron
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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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i finally have relief, after 7 years of terrible pain.
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posted 07/13/2008, comments (0)

numbness, tingling, aura, Migraine

I recently read an Ask the Clinician post that referred to one sided tingling.  I just wanted to relate my story - I have had migraines for 5 years and recently went to a specialty hospital in Chicago for help.  They changed my drug regimine and started me on a Beta-Blocker - Inderol.  In an odd chain of events - I was on the time... Read moreChevron
ShllyRae
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Alternatives

Hi!   I am dealing with many of the same problems - have tried many many meds to no avail - and triptans don't work.  I get frustrated because MDs seem to blame me b/c I'm not finding solutions.  I am also in a position where I haven't been able to work for a year - I'm going to persue disability.  I may have some options you... Read moreChevron

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