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BandAsMom

My kids are sick almost everyday

Both of my boys, age 11 and 15 have been suffering for years. They are sick most days, in varying degrees, including weekends. They had been diagnosed with IBS. That didn't explain the headache. They were diagnosed with migraines a few months ago, but that didn't seem to explain the severe stomach pain. I've just found your site, and I... Read more Chevron

posted 12/20/2007, comments (2)|

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stacey

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Giving topamax to a child

I am wanting some advice about whether or not to give my 8 year old child topamax. My child has been suffering with migraines for around 4 years now. The migraines are coming more and more frequently. My doctor suggested 15 mg a day of topamax, but I have been to afraid to try the medication. I have heard of the scary side effects, and wanted... Read more Chevron

posted 08/30/2007, comments (20)|

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johnschisum

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My mom has migraine.

My mom has migraine. She take Naproxen 375MG Tab (Alive). It is working for her. If anyone hasn't try this then try it and see if it will work for you.

posted 08/24/2007, comments (0)|

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drneilzane

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Failure to acknowledge the role of posture and/or jaw position in causing "migraine"

I am dentist who has been studying the TMJ and myofascial pain for over twenty years. For the past eight years I have been treating patients with a technique called Neuromuscular Dentistry (NM). NM was started in the sixties by a dentist in Seattle who felt that dentistry paid little or no attention to the role of the bite in the deterioration of... Read more Chevron

posted 08/21/2007, comment (1)|

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sherry

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need some life again

i have left work to care for my husband. it has been 2 years at the same time cared for my daughter with post-partum and her two children. she is well thank God took her about a year and ahalf.husband still is in the bed most of the day on meds that make him not functioning well. better than he has been er visits are non exist. first time in... Read more Chevron

posted 05/27/2007, comments (2)|

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