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Teri Robert

Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"
posted 09/28/2009, comment (1)

New Zelrix Sumatriptan Patch for Migraine

One of the most common problems with Migraine medications is that oral medications are often problematic and not optimally effective. There are three primary reasons for this:   • The Migraineur may be vomiting and not retaining much of the medication.   • Migraineurs also have a high incidence of gastric stasis, which... Read moreChevron
shopgirl
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 moreChevron
Nebula
posted 09/21/2009, comment (1)

amitriptyline

I've been on 150 mg of amitriptyline for a few years now and have had a lot of success with it. I tried weening myself down this summer and began getting headaches more frequently...   But I have really bad dry skin problems and constipation which I believe are from the medication. What are some similar medications in the same class of... Read moreChevron
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Megan Oltman

Megan Oltman

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Migraine Management Coach, Lawyer, Writer
posted 09/21/2009, comments (0)

Migraines and Our Driver's License

I wrote last time about how Migraines and driving, as well as some Migraine medications and driving, don't mix (Migraines & Driving Don't Mix). To generalize, in most cases so far, driving while impaired by the effects of Migraine medications has been considered DUI, and liability has been imposed; but driving while impaired by the... Read moreChevron
Nola_pixie
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 moreChevron
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