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posted 11/03/2009, comments (4)

Migraines, Cardiovascular Issues, and Triptans

There are seven medications in the triptan family-- Imitrex, Maxalt, Zomig, Amerge, Relpax, Axert, and Frova -- as well as Treximet, which is a combination of Imitrex and Naproxen Sodium. Each of the triptans binds to different combinations of serotonin receptors, which is why our bodies may respond differently to each of them. The... Read more Chevron

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52 year old guy living in San Diego. Migraines for 46 years.

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posted 10/03/2009, comments (6)

Tengo una migraña (I have a migraine)

I'm sorry - when I have a migraine my thinking is jumbled and this is pretty unorganized...but anything to get my mind off the pain. Thank you for those able to hang in toward the end. This is my first post and I'm happy to be amonst the bravest people int he world. Sssssage Hi, I'm Sage and I live in the San Diego Area. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/24/2009, comments (11)

Headaches all day, every day for several years

I have been living with a headache all day every day since I was in junior high. I'm 25 years old now. This past winter, I was in 2 car accidents. The car accidents made my headaches worse. I tried chiropractic care, acupuncture, and massage therapy. Chiropractic care made my headaches worse. Acupuncture & massage therapy helped, but my... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/15/2009, comments (2)

Is it post migraine or a result of the rescue medicine?

My migraines have become unbearable in the last four years and I had to resort to taking a daily preventative medicine. After trying a few, I'm now taking a daily dose of Zonegran with some success, but have notice a new set of symptoms after a migraine attack and was wondering if anyone had any advice. I usually take Zomig (sometimes... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/24/2009, comments (2)

New Migraine Drug Levadex Performs Well in Trial

Phase III clinical trials for Levadex, a new Migraine abortive medication are progressing well. Levadex, from MAP Pharmaceuticals, has been referred to as MAP004 previously. In a Phase III clinical trial at the Jefferson Headache Center in Philadelphia, participants who received Levadex experienced greater relief from pain, nausea, ... Read more Chevron

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