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Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy (commonly called "allergy shots") is a safe and effective treatment for patients with allergies. It is based on the premise that people who receive injections of a specific allergen will lose sensitivity to that allergen. The most common allergens for which shots are given are house dust, cat dander, grass pollen, and mold.
Immunotherapy benefits include:
- Targeting the specific allergen
- Reducing sensitivity in airways in the lungs as well as in the upper airways
- Preventing...
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7/23/07 #5: Hypothyroidism, antihistamine, and Migraines?
Full Question:I have had migraines for the past 30 years. My latest medication was Imitrex and Tylenol Extra Strength. However, a month ago... Read more »
What type of Migraine could this be that doesn't respond to treatment?
Full Question: Last year I developed a severe migraine that lasted for 3 months and left me unable to work. On January 8 of this year I... Read more »
8-year-old daughter. Migraine preventives?
Full Question: My 8 year old daughter gets migraines. Migraines run in my family. I have had them since very early childhood also, so I... Read more »
Migraine Treatment Delayed by Neck Pain
A 2010 study showed that neck pain is more common as a symptom of Migraine than nausea.2 (See Neck Pain as a Migraine Symptom.) Now... Read more »
Treatments for Migraines during pregnancy?
Full Question: What is the latest information about what medications are safe to take during pregnancy? Some of my doctors say Imitrex is... Read more »
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Migraine Diary
It is a good idea to type and print your migraine diary before you see your doctor in order to keep it legible and clean. If you arrive prepared,... Read more »
Treatment Options for Migraine Headache
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Migraine Headache
Goals of Treatment of Migraine HeadacheThe goals of treatment for people with migraine headaches include: Reduce the frequency, severity, and... Read more »
Glutamate: A New Key To Migraine Treatment?
Information presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (April, 2009) indicates that glutamate receptors may play a... Read more »
Aromatherapy for Migraines and headaches
Aromatherapy is often called an "alternative therapy. Based on my experience, I would prefer to call aromatherapy a "complementary therapy," one... Read more »
Dietary supplements are an important part of many treatment re...
Dietary supplements are an important part of many treatment regimens for headache and Migraine prevention. When we buy supplements, most of us assume... Read more »
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