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Dhe Migraine Treatment
Pronounced: (dye-HI-dro-er-GOT-uh-meen)
Uses
Dihydroergotamine is used to treat migraine headaches and cluster headaches. It is not recommended for migraines that affect only one side of the brain (hemiplegic migraine) or the base of the brain/neck area (basilar migraine), or to prevent migraines from occurring.
Dihydroergotamine is an ergot medication that helps narrow widened blood vessels in the head, thereby reducing the throbbing effects of these...
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From Our Experts
How bad does a headache have to be and how often before DHE is...
Full Question: How bad does a headache have to be and how often before DHE is appropriate?Are there any short and/or long term side... Read more »
Can DHE cause hair loss and shrieking sounds?
Full Question: Can DHE cause hair loss and shrieking sounds?My daughter received DHE IV treatment for three days. She left the hospital... Read more »
Pain at DHE injection site?
Full Question: I have recently started self-administering DHE injections. I have found that I have a fair amount of pain at the injection... 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 »
Speak Up for Better Migraine Treatments!
The transcript of this podcast is below. If you prefer to listen to it, you can easily do so from the MigraineCast Web site. Hello... Read more »
From Our Sources
MAP0004 Shows Promise for Aborting Migraines
As MigrainuersAs Migrainuers, we're always looking for better abortive medications to stop Migraines and their associated symptoms in their tracks.... Read more »
Famous Migraineurs: Elvis
Visit our message boards any day, and you'll find posts from people whose main problem with Migraine care is Attitude — not theirs, but that of... Read more »
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 »
IV Treatment of Refractory Migraines
: Refractory Migraines — Migraines that are not responding to treatment — can present significant issues for Migraineurs, including status... 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 »
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