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Can taking muscle relaxers reduce your threshold to seizures?

Full Question: Can taking muscle relaxers reduce your threshold to seizures? I currently take Lamictal for seizure control and Zanaflex for neck pain. Can the Zanaflex lower my threshold?   Best Regards, Cindy.   Full Answer: Dear Cindy;   I don’t know that Zanaflex can do this, at least not in over 5000 patients on it... Read moreChevron
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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 disorder... Read moreChevron
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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 moreChevron
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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 moreChevron
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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 moreChevron

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