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| QUESTION: Dear Dr. Krusz, I've been getting migraines since I was 5 yrs old. Though they were not diagnosed until my late teens. I've read some information on there being a connection between yeast infections, (systemic), and migraines. I was treated for acute yeast with Nystatin, diet, herbs and even macrobiotics. My headaches never went away, lessened maybe. Now, some 15 yrs later, I have Migraines almost daily, suffer from fibromyalgia, probably chronic myosfacial pain (from several injuries, including a head trauma in 2000), severe depression. So, my question, do you think there is a connection, and do you have any suggestions as to where I might seek help. I have just started taking Topamax, after Depakote which cause severe weight gain. I am a mess. Please help!!! Thank you Laurie REPLY: Dear Laurie: Like a lot of people, you have a complicated history with your chronic headaches. Chronic migraines are indeed hard to treat successfully. I've found that making the sleep pattern more efficient will often help get things in better order. Topamax may be an excellent choice; I hope you have consulted with a headache expert in your area, Good luck. John Claude Krusz
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