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High definition TV as a Migraine trigger?

Full Question: I am trying to figure out the trigger for my last whopper migraine. Have you ever heard of High Definition TV as a possible trigger? Thanks, Rhoda.   Full Answer: Dear Rhoda;   There are a number of ways in which television, including and perhaps especially high definition television, could trigger Migraines. For some... Read moreChevron
posted 06/11/2011, comments (0)|
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Relationship between migraine and the vagus nerve and gallbladder?

Full Question: I am a Registered Nurse who has suffered from migraines for decades. I also have a strong family history of first degree relatives who are also affected. My question is this: what is the relationship, if any, between migraine headaches and the vagus nerve and gallbladder? I have been seeing a Japanese accupuncturist who believes... Read moreChevron
posted 06/10/2011, comments (0)|
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Why do I get a Migraine after dialysis?

Full Question: Hi there, can you tell me why after dialysis, I get a migraine. I have been on dialysis a year now, and only on dialysis days, do I get a migraine when I reach home, which last for hours, with nausea. Please help, I can't take it anymore. Thanks, Devika.   Full Answer: Dear Devika;   Dialysis removes key minerals like... Read moreChevron
posted 06/09/2011, comments (0)|
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Toradol and Vicodin for Migraines - harmful?

Full Question: I have been taken Toradol and Vicodin for my migraines for a year now. They do help when I get really bad attacks. Are they harming by body? If so is there anything not as strong but that works? Wanda.   Full Answer: Dear Wanda;   While Toradol and Vicodin may not be harming your body per se, they're not generally... Read moreChevron
posted 06/05/2011, comments (0)|
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Is there anything I can do to prevent a cluster headache? Anything to relieve the pain?

Full Question: Is there anything I can do to prevent a cluster headache?  Is there anything I can do to relieve the pain while it is ongoing? Shelly.   Full Answer: Dear Shelly;   Many of the same medications that are used for Migraine prevention are also used for preventing cluster headaches? Verapamil has been used with probably... Read moreChevron
posted 05/28/2011, comments (0)|