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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Barometric Pressure And Headaches

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Would myringotomy tubes in ears help with weather triggered Migraines?

By Ask the Clinician Health Expert

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The barometric pressure seems to be my biggest headache trigger. My ears pop numerous times when a front moves in. Imitrex helps, but makes me very groggy. I wondered if there are any other treatments for barometric pressure besides medication. Is there anything that suggests that myringotomy tubes help stabilize pressure to prevent headaches? Thank you. Cheryl.

 

 

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Dear Cheryl;

 

Don’t know about myringotomy tubes as a treatment, but not sleeping flat (i...

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