Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Is there something to take for ice pick headaches?

Full Question: I was diagnose with ice pick headaches today by a neurologist. This a very painful sharp pain. I would like to know what can I do to stop that pain, it is not an everyday pain. Is there something to take to help? Nicole.             Full Answer: Dear Nicole;   You can find basic... Read moreChevron
posted 01/25/2012, comments (0)|
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Topamax for Migraine and urinary urge?

Full Question: I have been on Topamax for menstrual migraine for 18 months and it has literally saved my life. My bi-monthly migraines are now minor headaches and I tolerate the drug beautifully. My dosage is 2 x 50mg daily. My problem relates to urinary urge that does not seem to relate to anything. I have had clear urine tests. Two ultrasounds... Read moreChevron
posted 01/24/2012, comments (0)|
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I've been "dumped"

I should have believed my physical therapist I guess when he said I'd been "given the boot." I saw my new neurologist on Jan. 10. She did refer me to a migraine specialist and a rheumatologist, which was fine. I had asked about whether I should see them. Of the migraine specialist, it will be a while until I can afford to go to the initial... Read moreChevron
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Imitrex for Migraine, MOH, and Stress?

Full Question: I have had migraines for 25 years and always took Imitrex. For the last 3 years I have been under a lot of stress and my headache got worse. In the last 6 weeks I have taken 15 pills. Will this cause a rebound headache. Thanks, Mary.             Full Answer: Dear... Read moreChevron
posted 01/23/2012, comments (0)|
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Can Migraines Change?

Full Question: Can migraines change? I have had migraines since I was a kid. I always have a aura for about 20 min before the pain starts. I had 2 horrific migraines last week that were the worst I ever had. The pain was terrible and none of the over the counter meds would touch it. I had no aura with these two. I had some tingling in my left arm... Read moreChevron