Saturday, February 11, 2012

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The ONLY definitive way to diagnose pseudotumor cerebri

I first wrote this in 2008. Since people are still commenting on this SharePost again, it's evident that doctors are still telling people that they can diagnose or rule out pseudotumor cerebri by looking in the eyes for papilledema. I just read a post in our forum, and now I'm really steamed. I mean royally ticked off! Migraine disease can leave... Read moreChevron
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Demyelinating lesions due to migraine?

Full Question:     I have had chronic migraines for many years. My most recent MRI showed "5mm demyelinating lesion of left parietal lobe.” This was a non-contrast MRI. My doctor said this is from the migraines. I thought that migraines could not be quantified on testing. This has me thoroughly confused. On one hand it is... Read moreChevron
posted 08/16/2009, comments (0)|
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More tests?

Full Question:     I am 30 and been having headaches/migraines for 15 years. I have been to countless of docs and been on countless of meds. Headaches average 7-10 daily. Nothing works, nothing helps. Medications: Midrin, Fioricet with codeine 30mg, Percocet 5mg, Ultram 50mg, Frova, Topamax, Valium (to sleep and to stop grinding... Read moreChevron
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What is wrong with me?!???

Full Question: What is wrong with me?!???   I am writing this question out of complete frustration with my headaches and lack of care I have received from the medical community. I have suffered with chronic daily headaches for the past eight years and have been to several doctors and been prescribed several (19!) different medications.... Read moreChevron
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Change in frequency and character of migraine is disturbing?

Full Question: Change in frequency and character of migraine is disturbing.I have a history of migraine since age 10. They peaked around adolescence, disappeared in adulthood except for one with each pregnancy, and then returned during menopause. I have always been able to handle them, as my aura usually gives me enough warning to OTC medicate... Read moreChevron
posted 07/20/2008, comments (0)|