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Amytriptaline user

Amytriptaline user

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posted 09/08/2009, comments (2)

wanting to eliminate Amytriptaline from migraine treatment

I am wanting to eliminate Amytriptaline from my migraine treatment regimine due to weight gain, but hate to give up the effects of reducing the number of migraines, and the severity.  Does anyone have a suggestion that doesn't contribute to weight gain?  Also wondering if anyone has had success with the Forever Well migraine combo.
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Ask the Clinician

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posted 09/02/2009, comments (0)

Fewer cognitive side effects with Zonegran than Topamax?

Full Question:     I have been taking 100 mg Topamax for migraine prevention-however I am experiencing cognitive side effects- memory- recall, some concentration - short term memory- etc. I have done some research and inquired about Zonegran as an alternative- is it the case that the cognitive side effects are less with Zonegran?... Read moreChevron
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Megan Oltman

Megan Oltman

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Migraine Management Coach, Lawyer, Writer
posted 09/01/2009, comments (14)

Migraines & Driving Don't Mix

Migraines and driving don't mix. Unless you’re brand new to Migraine disease, this is not news to you. Who among us hasn't had to plan around getting a ride, or plan when to take our medication based on whether we could get a ride? There are all kinds of reasons not to drive with a Migraine.  • If the pain is bad enough, most of... Read moreChevron
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Nancy Harris Bonk

Nancy Harris Bonk

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Community Manager
posted 08/31/2009, comment (1)

Migraine and Headache Clinical Trials Update 8/31/09

Are you interested in clinical trials of new Migraine and headache treatments?   Clinical trials of medications and other treatments for Migraines, headaches, and other conditions are conducted for a variety of reasons. They gather data to determine if medications and other treatments are effective, if they're safe, what potential side... Read moreChevron
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Teri Robert

Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"
posted 08/24/2009, comments (0)

New Migraine and Headache Info on MMC, 8/24/09

Hello, everyone! Wow, another week has flown by! The summer is nearly gone, some children are back in in school, and others will be returning soon. Still, Migraines and headaches don't seem to give us much of a break, so we continue to add new material to our site for you. So, without further ado, here's what's new since last... Read moreChevron
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