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posted 11/15/2009, comments (2)

Migraines after birth of son - birth control pills?

Full Question: I started getting migraines shortly after the birth of my son who is now 21 years old. I have been diagnosed with menstrual migraines and use the triptans (Amerge, Frova, Imitrex, Relpax) to treat them. Amerge for some reason works best for me. I also get migraines with major weather changes or stress. I have tried... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/15/2009, comments (0)

Migraine Term of the Day: Phonophobia

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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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 (5)

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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