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Hi, I am 33 yrs old and have had migraines off and on since I was 20.. the problem now is that I am having migraines that are giving me cramps in the front of my thighs, quadriceps area. The pain is unbelievable in my head and legs. The ER doctor has me taking aspirin as needed and valium every eight hours to help with the leg cramps. Is there anything else that can be done and is this a common occurrence.

Amber

REPLY:
Dear Amber: Your symptoms are fairly uncommon for a typical headache or migraine. Aspirin, unfortunately, can cause rebound headaches. I would suggest talking to a headache specialist about other forms of treatment. Cramping can be relieved by tizanidine or baclofen in many cases.
John Claude Krusz

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