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posted 08/06/2007, comments (0)

8/6/07 #2 - Perfume/odor triggers, MOH needs trigger?

Full Question:I have 2 questions. I get migraines with perfumes and odors, often just don't feel good, and sometimes I am in a good mood and the instant I smell strong perfumes or certain odors it like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, a complete turn around. Is that related to the migraine episode? Regarding MOH, is it considered MOH if it takes a... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/04/2007, comments (0)

Podcast - Is Stress a Migraine Trigger?

The first component of effective Migraine disease management is the identification and management of triggers. Triggers are very individual. What's a trigger for one Migraineur isn't necessarily a trigger for all Migraineurs. There is some controversy as to whether stress is an actual trigger. The International Headache Society... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/25/2007, comments (0)

06/25/07 #7 - Can having dental work trigger headaches?

Full Question: Is it possible that having dental work done can trigger headaches? I suffer from migraines as a rule and take several kinds of prophylactic medication to prevent them from occurring. I was doing great until I had an abscessed tooth removed two weeks ago and since then, I have suffered from headaches almost every day. I return to... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/28/2007, comments (0)

05/28/07 #2 - Zolmitriptan reaction, Migraleve, exertion trigger?

Full Question: The last migraine I suffered, I tried taking Zolmitriptan, for the first time, but I found that I experienced a tight chest, breathlessness and tingling and numbness in my right arm, hand and lips on the right side (top and bottom lip). I had never experienced the tingling in my lips before, so I did feel quite worried when this... Read more Chevron

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05/28/07 #6 - Smoking as a Migraine trigger? Identifying triggers.

Full Question: I recently went to another headache and pain clinic. This was the fifth one. This doctor claims my migraines are caused by my smoking. I have had Migraines since I was 9 and didn't smoke then. I've never heard this before. What do you think? Geraldine. Answer: Dear Geraldine; First, the distinction between... Read more Chevron

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