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I have been
suffering from headaches for the past ten years or more. I cannot work
outside, when do my head feels like it is in a vice. I am sure to have
plenty of water and wear a hat, it doesn’t help. I also get cluster
headaches on right side, behind the eye. They come on suddenly. The
pain is unbearable at times, and the cluster will go away with
ibuprofen. The other type only falling asleep will help. Anything will
be helpful, I have tried watching what I eat.
Also my son cannot fly, when he flies he feels like he is
going to have an aneurysm. Goes away when he gets off the plane. I
have looked up headaches on the internet, but nothing on flying other
thank take-off. He has it the whole time.
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I have had
migraine type headaches for years. I take Imitrex and it works
sometimes. These headaches are a daily thing and often wake me up at
4:30 in the morning just like clockwork.
I was told some time ago that I had occipital
neuralgia. I tried the block and it worked but not for long. I have
been thinking of having the occipital nerve operated on. I know that
one of the side effects is numbness in the back of the head. Can you
tell me what some of the other side effects might be.
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Hi.
I was just wondering if there was any way that you can get a bloody nose
from having headaches.
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Hello,
I recently had surgery for a malignant mole on my back, that had
spread to one of my lymph nodes under my arm. The doctor had to give
me radiation shots before surgery, and every since I got out of
surgery, I have had really bad headaches. It's been 3 weeks now, and I
hurt everyday. What could cause this?
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I started with migraines whilst having
my first daughter. The aura was accompanied by pain. I had a few of
them but they cleared up after the birth of my daughter and only came
back severely whilst having my second daughter. This time they were in
cluster and would last on and off for up to two weeks then disappear
for a few weeks. I was assured they would disappear after the birth.
However 7 months later and they have returned chronically after a 3
month break. I am worried that I have a brain tumor although multiple
doctors have tried to allay my fears. I am totally neurotic now and
constantly looking for the zig-zag line, this latest episode has
happened three times this week with the aura returning three times on
the same day. Do you have any advice? My father also suffered with
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Hello,
For the last month I have been feeling weak, and ill in general. I
have had all sorts of blood tests, stool samples etc... which have
concluded that I do not have a viral or bacterial infection. However I
continue to have weakness, tingling in my arms, followed by blurred
vision (and sensitivity to light) (also my right eye has been feeling
strange, no changes in vision, but just feels different than normal)
and a feeling of general weakness (sometimes these symptoms are
followed by a mild headache, but most often there is no headache).
Additionally I have had loose bowl movements ever since these symptoms
began about a month ago. With these symptoms I have described (often
having no headache) do you think these symptoms are related to
migraines? I am desperate for an answer, who do I need to go
to...(already seen family practitioner, internist-gastro, and ear nose
and throat specialist all telling me that there is nothing wrong with
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Please help. I have been suffering from
migraines for about 6 years now. When I get them, they last for days
(4+) and sometimes a week or two. I've tried Midrin - did nothing for
me. Maxalt did nothing too. Tried Imitrex, tongue swelled. I am also
on Zoloft 100mg; Toprol 100mg; teveten 600/25mg; and Clarinex. Now the
doctor wants me to take Zomig. I picked up the prescription today, but
am on day 4 with the migraine. I haven't taken yet since it says to
take right away. I live with ice packs on my neck and head every
night. I am in constant pain. Mostly start from stress and
degenerative arthritis in my neck. What's next? Any suggestions as to
where to go next? Thank you for any suggestions you may have.
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Hi , I am a 36-year-old female. I was in
a car accident 6 months ago my head hit the windshield and I have had
severe to moderate headaches ever since then I never suffered form
headaches like this before the car accident. I also suffered from
posterior vitreous detachment of my right eye I still have floaters
and a shadow when I look through this eye, is it possible that this is
what is causing my headaches? for 6 mos. my doctor and eye doctor have
just blew this question off. |
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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.
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I have had hormonal migraines since a
teenager. I am now 56 years old. I have tried various medications and
participated in numerous clinical trials. Have yet to find a treatment
that works for me. 3 years ago at the onset of menopause the migraines
decreased in frequency and severity. 8 months ago headaches returned
occurring every 2 - 3 weeks and are severe. My ability to cope with
these headaches is not as strong as when I was younger. I do not have
medical insurance. I live near Austin, Texas. I would be willing to
participate in investigational studies.
Thank you for your help.
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My father gets headaches at the back of
his head on the lower left side. It hurts when he touches the area.
Occasionally he has a shooting pain through the ear as well. I’m not
sure if the pain is starts in the ears and goes to the head or vice
versa. Any advise would be appreciated. |
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Hi there!
I have been taking OxyContin 20 mg. for my migraines. Also a Percocet
5 when the Oxy needs a "boost". I have been told by friends and
relatives that opioid medications will destroy my internal organs. Is
this TRUE? I have suffered from migraines for nearly 50 years and
these meds. do help a lot, but I don't want to risk the loss of an
internal organ either. Don't nearly all meds. have some kind of
adverse reaction to the internal organs? Please advise me as to what I
should do! I can lead a normal life with these meds. or lay in bed all
day in agony with a migraine. Thanks,
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