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I am a migrain suffer, needing to know why I have constant pain in my neck and numbness in my ear

Never a painless day
07/07/08
Never a painless day
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There is an area at the top of my head that rises and follows due to the severity of the migrain. I have suffere memory loss and numbness in my face. Preventive meds have not help. I have had numerous MRIs, CT, and so forth.

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Nancy Harris Bonk
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My first real experience with chronic head pain...

Friday, July 11, 2008

Hi Monica,

 

We can give you information and support here, but only a medical professional can diagnose you.

 

Migraine preventive medications may take up to three months before we see a reduction in our Migraine frequency and severity. Twelve weeks may feel like forever, but it is imperative we give our bodies a chance to adjust to the medication. Migraine Preventive Medications - Too Many Options To Give Up! 

 

A Migraine specialist may be the doctor to see, who is the expert in treating this disease. We have a list of patient recommended specialists you can see HERE.

 

Good luck

Nancy

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Friday, July 11, 2008

Just to add to what Nancy said -- don't assume that your neck and ear issues are related to your Migraines. They may be, but they could also be totally unrelated. Pleas do check this with your doctor.

 

Teri

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