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posted 12/24/2007, comments (0)

Christmas Eve Morn

8:35 and the groceries came, and I managed to put them away on my own, without awakening the migraine beast. It has shrunk down to an occasional point of faint pain over my left eye, just enough to remind me of its existence. Adam came down for a little while and curled up in my lap – almost 13 and still so cuddly. He was... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/18/2007, comments (4)

12/17/07 #2 - Does increased blood pressure during Migraine increase stroke risk?

Full Question: I have had migraines for over half of my life. I have never had high blood pressure. The past 3 times I have seen my doctor, I was in the middle of a migraine and my bp was high for me. My normal bp is around 120/70. During 2 of my visits recently, it was around 140/95, and once it was 160/90. The nurse said it was just... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/16/2007, comments (7)

What are the best preventatives?

I have a question for anyone who wants to listen. I have a neurology appointment tuesday and its my first appointment. I am curious what newer meds are out there and if they work, and all that. I know there are a ton of meds to try but I'm kind of not happy about the idea of being a guinea pig and doing the try it and see if it... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/23/2007, comment (1)

The worse experiences with a migraine

I have had two migraines always with aura that affect my speech and senses and lots of confusion (I do not even know what I am saying, not making sense and I have no idea where I am). The last one happen on Tuesday the 20th of Nov. 2007. I started with the typical pain on the right side and then the aura started. I was at work... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/12/2007, comment (1)

Zonisamide side effects - Questions??

I suffer from Basilar-Type Migraines. My neurologist placed me on Zonisamide 500mgs at bedtime 2 years ago. She did this after many other drugs failed to reduce the frequency or I became immune after period of time. I suffered many of the usual side effects; tiredness, loss of some short term memory (words during conversation, can remember how to... Read more Chevron

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