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posted 12/10/2007, comments (0)

12/10/07 #8 - Triptans for basilar-type Migraine?

Full Question:What is your feeling about the use of triptans for basilar migraines which are not well controlled, despite high doses of meds. I've only been told of contraindications, but a new doctor feels the risk is so small that they might be worth trying, since my basilar attacks last several days at a time... Read more Chevron

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12/10/07 #9 - 72 hours, what constitutes relief?

Full Question:I've heard over and over that if a migraine lasts over 72 hours without 4 hours of relief that I should go to the ER because of the risk of migrainous stroke...but what constitutes relief? Do narcotics count? Do triptans count? If narcotics and other pain relievers count, why? Don't they just mask the pain and have no... Read more Chevron

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12/10/07 #10 - Upper thoracic scoliosis causing migraines?

Full Question:Somewhere I read that upper thoracic scoliosis can cause migraines that begin with stiffness in neck and travel up one side of the head. Have you heard of this? Katherine Answer: Dear Katherine; Cause, no. Trigger, absolutely. Any disequilibrium of spinal structures can contribute to Migraines in a given... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/06/2007, comments (4)

For the Migraineurs in your life -- Great gifts under $20!

How is your holiday shopping coming? If you're like me, it seems to get more and more difficult to find the right gifts for everyone. And we all understand that finding appropriate gifts at reasonable prices is more difficult each year. Let's see if we can make things a bit easier. I've been looking around the Internet and... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/03/2007, comment (1)

Hello Everyone

I've been mia for sometime now my computer went ca-bluewww!!!!!!!. Then when I tried to get on this site all the letters were over lapping. Since i'm computer green to begin with, but I think I have it resolved. My promise to myself is to learn how to download a picture, hopefully. As far as health things are going really well we... Read more Chevron

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