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12/10/07 #3 - Criteria to be a candidate for genetic testing for FHM Hemiplegic Migraine?

Full Question:I would like to know what criteria a patient needs to meet in order to be a candidate for genetic testing for FHM Hemiplegic Migraine disease? I suffer from acute auras with my migraine attacks and have motor weakness on the left side. All of my symptoms are on my left side, however, at the end of the migraine I tend to have some... Read more Chevron

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12/10/07 #4 - Lyrica for Migraine prevention?

Full Question:After 25 years of being migraine-free, my migraines returned at age 59. I now have 2 - 3 headaches per week. My neurologist has recommended Lyrica as a drug for prevention. I am hesitant taking this drug, based on what I have read about the side effects. Would is your opinion of using Lyrica for migraine prevention? Thank you... Read more Chevron

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12/10/07 #5 - Why do I have Migraines on one side and more?

Full Question:Why do I have Migraine headaches occurring on one side of my head? How does the trigeminal nerve, serotonin, tryptans, neurotransmitters play a role? Thank you, Lynda. Answer: Dear Lynda; Wow! The questions are excellent; however, the topics are quite broad and it would take as many pages to answer them... Read more Chevron

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12/10/07 #6 - Lung cancer or its treatment causing Migraines?

Full Question:My Mom is having three to four attacks per day and she has lung cancer. Can lung cancer be the cause of migraine attacks (lack of oxygen to the brain)? Can her medication and radiotherapy be the cause of the attacks? Sheryl. Answer: Dear Sheryl; The cancer wouldn't be the cause of the attacks... Read more Chevron

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12/10/07 #7 - Advances in cluster headache treatment?

Full Question:I have been suffering from cluster headaches for over thirty years. I am male, now in my mid forties. I have been happily in remission for three years and am petrified at the prospect of the certain return of a cluster phase. In my case, the usual frequency is one or two a day for one to two hours of absolute debilitating pain. The... Read more Chevron

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