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Nancy Harris Bonk

Nancy Harris Bonk, Health Guide

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Feverfew for Migraine Prevention

Teri and I are often asked what patients can use for Migraine prevention. The answer isn't simple because there are so many different preventive medications - over 100 in fact. This list includes FDA approved Migraine preventive medications such as Inderal, Blocadren, Depakote, Topamax and Botox for chronic Migraine. Lifestyle changes and trigger... Read moreChevron
posted 05/09/2012, comments (0)|
Nancy Harris Bonk

Nancy Harris Bonk, Health Guide

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Are the Holidays Perfect for Migraines?

I was having a difficult time coming up with a new approach for my Migraine and holiday piece this year. Then it struck me: the holidays may become a perfect time to unwittingly create a bad Migraine cycle. No one wants that! When we try to make everyone else happy, meet deadlines at work, plan and/or attend parties, shop and wrap gifts, it's easy... Read moreChevron
posted 12/06/2011, comments (0)|
Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Medication Profile - Amitriptyline Off-Label for Migraine

There's a wide variety of medications used for Migraine, most of which are prescribed off-label. If amitriptyline has been prescribed for you, or if you and your doctor have been considering it, here's some information that should be helpful. Type of medication: Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that has also been prescribed off-label... Read moreChevron
posted 11/04/2011, comments (0)|
Nancy Harris Bonk

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Using Celexa for Migraine? See FDA Warning

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued safety announcement for Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide), an antidepressant sometimes used in Migraine prevention. This safety warning states that patients are not to use Celexa (citalopram hydrobrimde and its generics) in doses greater than 40 mgs per day. These higher doses of Celexa were... Read moreChevron
Missy Morgan

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a migraineur who wants to live well and encourage others

Migraine Specialist Appointment and Botox Progress

It has been almost four years since my struggle with chronic Migraines began. I had Migraines as a teenager. Looking back, now I know that they were episodic Migraines. Chronic Migraines are somewhat of a different animal it seems. It was the first weekend in August 2007. I had been struggling with what I thought were severe sinus headaches for... Read moreChevron

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