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posted 09/24/2008, comments (5)

Stupid Depression

Isn't it ironic that most migraine/headache preventives also increase the risk of depression? I have a history of severe depression, of chronic daily headache, and of migraines; I've tried several preventives already with no success. I saw a headache specialist today, and, like the last one, said there really wasn't much more we... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/02/2008, comments (2)

Two Weeks on Inderal

After my "drug holiday", my doctor decided to try me on Inderal as a preventive. I started out taking 1/2 a 10mg pill in the morning, and again in the evening. Now, I am up to one 10mg pill in the morning and again in the evening. I have to say, so far, I feel pretty good! The Inderal does make me a tad dizzy from time to time,... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/17/2008, comments (2)

Yes, Midrin Is Still Being Made for Migraine and Tension-Type Headache!

For over a year now, people have been asking, "What happened to Midrin?" Last summer, Midrin was very hard to come by. There had been several acetaminophen, isometheptene and dichloralphenazone compounds being made, but most of them were discontinued. The manufacturers of those medications declined to say why. After... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/14/2008, comment (1)

Tension headache that won't go away

About 4 weeks ago I started having a wierd tightness/pressure feeling above my right temple. It is a dull achy feeling that is always present. Its the same headache. I'm a paralegal and I'm in front of the computer all day. I've been doing this for almost a year and have never had a problem until now. I've been to the doctor twice... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/17/2008, comments (3)

6/23/08 #8 - Headache/Migraine when reading?

Full Question: Headache/Migraine when reading? Every time I read, whether its a book, magazine, piece of paper or whatever, I seem to get a really painful headache that last more than 5 hours and sometimes last a day or two or more. What could be the cause or reason for this? Tony. Answer: Dear Tony; When was... Read more Chevron

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