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9/10/07 #3 - If you have one migraine, are you more susceptible to the next one, and trigger easier?

Full Question:I have always been wondering, because it seems to be the case for me, if you have one migraine, are you more susceptible to the next one, and trigger easier? Then if you go awhile without one, do you build a stronger threshold and not trigger so easily? Mary.   Answer:  Dear Mary; This is an excellent... Read moreChevron
posted 09/09/2007, comments (0)|
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9/10/07 #9 - Triggers are heat, sunlight, bright lights. What more can I do?

Full Question:Hello, I have had migraines for 20 years I am a 41 year old female. My triggers are heat and sunlight and bright lights. I use very dark sunglasses. They only help 50% of the time. Right now I am on Neurontin 1800mg in the am and Inderal LA 160mg in the am. When I get a headache I take Relpax 40mg. The problem is I am taking a lot of... Read moreChevron
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9/3/07 #1 - Untreated sleep apnea a Migraine trigger?

Full Question:Could you tell if untreated sleep apnea could be the source of migraines? I did a sleep test last year and the results were borderline (no apnea per se but not far from it). I have also been suffering from bad migraines and was wondering if their was a relationship between the two.  Answer:  Hello; Although not... Read moreChevron
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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 moreChevron
posted 08/06/2007, comments (0)|
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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 moreChevron
posted 08/04/2007, comments (0)|