Friday, May 24, 2013

Ask the Clinician's Posts

Migraines / violent headaches, off balance, see little black dots?

Full Question: I've been suffering migraines/violent headaches for at least 2years now, I can't bear light or loud noises and when I move or bend down it feels like my heads in a vice which is being tightened. I had them a couple of months ago in work and I nearly fainted, I went light headed and lost my balance also I see little black dots! Don't... Read moreChevron

Chronic occipital headaches associated with sarcoidosis?

Full Question: Have you ever associated chronic occipital headaches with sarcoidosis? I have suffered with this type of headache on a daily basis for over 10 years along with many other symptoms which doctors always attribute to Fibromyalgia. The rheumatologist I am now treating with suspects sarcoidosis due to abnormal labs, chest ct and... Read moreChevron

Chronic Migraines with no trigger or causes?

Full Question: I'm an 18 year old girl who's been diagnosed with chronic migraines with No trigger or causes. I've had an EEG, MRI, multiple ct scans, and lots of blood work done. Everything was normal besides I'm low on b-12 which went back up to normal with supplements. Frequently I've noticed that I've been getting sharp shooting pain on my... Read moreChevron

Cluster headaches or Migraines, alcohol a trigger only sometimes?

Full Question: I have been suffering for about 4-5 years from what the Dr. calls "seasonal" or "cluster" headaches or migraines. I get them around the same time every year. They last about 5-8 weeks. I get about 4 a day and they last about an hour each. I notice that on nights when I have alcoholic beverages, the next day, I do not have any... Read moreChevron

Moderate headaches, symptoms of classic Migraines, symptoms after headache?

Full Question: I experiences moderate headaches accompanied by many of the symptoms typical of classic migraines. Even after the headache passes, the other symptoms remain. I am sensitive to noise, become pale, nauseous, and suddenly fatigued, All I want to do is go home and lay down. After resting, not sleeping, I feel somewhat better, but not... Read moreChevron