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posted 02/01/2009, comments (0)

Medications effective for Bipolar II and Migraines?

Full Question: Some research indicates a very high correlation between migraines and Bipolar II. Are there any medications that are effective for someone with co-existing conditions? Jan. Answer: Dear Jan; Good question! Yes, there are medications that can be used for both bipolar... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/27/2008, comments (12)

Fine tuning my Migraine preventive

I've been having a hard time with chronic pain and Migraines since the middle of January. Twice in the last four weeks, I have had IV infusion treatments in my doctor's office. The first treatment was not sucessful; however, the second time, my pain was significantly reduced. Since I am still in pain, my doctor and I have opted to... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/01/2008, comments (6)

Risk of Suicidal Thoughts Linked to Anticonvulsant Medications

Neuronal stabilizing agents, aka anticonvulsants or antiepileptic drugs, are among the most prescribed medications for Migraine and headache prevention. They're also used to treat some mental health disorders as well as, of course, seizure disorders such as epilepsy. The FDA has now has analyzed reports of suicidality (suicidal behavior... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/24/2007, comments (3)

My story

I've been living with migraines for over 23 years; going through a period in high school where they were non existent. Then into my mid 20 years they came back stronger than ever and now into my 30's I'm suffering with 2-4 a week. And at least one of them are putting me down for the count. I was on Topamax for 2 years and that... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/13/2007, comments (0)

8/13/07 #3 - Menopausal and Migraines have become unbearable. HRT Combination?

Full Question:I am a female 54 years of age and menopausal. I have a 30 year history of migraines, but the past 6 months they have become unbearable. I have been on HRT for about 2 1/2 years. I took Prempro for about 2 years with no increase of migraines other than the normal 6 or so a month that I usually get. Last April I began to get them... Read more Chevron

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