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posted 10/22/2007, comment (1)

10/22/07 #10 - Migraines, spasms on left side of head?

Full Question:I have had migraines for as long as I can remember. About 4 years ago I started getting muscle spasms only on the left side of my head, with or without the pain. at first the spasm lasted only a short while, then a little longer and longer, now the spasm never goes away. It effects my vision, speech, balance, muscle weakness on the... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/20/2007, comments (0)

8/20/07 #8 - Knot in neck preceding Migraine?

Full Question:I am a 56-year-old female and have had migraines since I was about 35. They are preceded by a muscle knot in my neck, mostly near the base of my ear (left or right leading to a headache on the same side). Sometimes applying pressure for 40 to 60 seconds will relieve the muscle knot and prevent the migraine. Usually has to be... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/18/2007, comments (0)

06/18/07 #7 - Every morning sore neck and hang-over-like headache?

Full Question: I wake up every morning with a soreness in the back of my neck and a hang-over like headache which makes me nauseous. I do not drink. I have had previous neck discectomy and fusion at three levels. I suffer from chronic muscle tightness in neck and shoulders. The headache lasts all day. Any suggestions? Aidan. Answer: ... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/11/2007, comments (4)

Migraineurs Taking Zanaflex - MedWatch Alert

Acorda Therapeutics and the FDA have informed healthcare professionals of changes to the CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS Sections of the product labeling for Zanaflex (tizanidine), a medication used for a variety of purposes by patients with Migraine disease and other head pain disorders. Zanaflex is described by the FDA as "a drug used to... Read more Chevron

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