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March 6, 2006

From John Claude Krusz, MD, PhD, and Teri Robert, About.com Guest

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1) Because of the varying severity and near-constant onslaught of migraines I've suffered for the last few years, and to some degree out of desperation, I've sometimes resorted to "non-legal" remedies... any information on whether herbal alternatives, such as ones advertised... Patrick.
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2) I started experiencing severe headaches on the left side at approximately 15 to 18 years of age... or the last 10 years they have become increasing more severe and I now have them 2 to 4 times every month... Tammy.
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3) My husband is 35 and has been having migraines for the past 15 years. 10 years ago, he only had a migraine twice a year, about two years ago they increased to about twice a week.. Triptans control these effectively, but he gets a rebound headache unless he cycles between triptans... now on his 6th week of Topamax with no effect on the migraines but some reduction of daily headaches. Wendy
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4) I am a 28 year old female with a history of migraine x 2-3/month with intermittent episodes of more frequent attacks, up to 3-4x/week. I take Zoloftx50mg/day for postpartum depression (under control), Fioricet for migraine attacks, and I have a prescription for Hydrocodone acetaminophen with codeine 5/500 for particularly severe attacks, as the Triptans are out because I am breastfeeding my 7 month old... Erin
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5) I am female 74 years old in excellent health experiencing only morning migraines an average of 12 times per month usually relieved by a single dose of Zomig 1.25mgm... Any knowledge regarding origin of early morning headaches... Lauris
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6) Every time I masturbate just when I think I am going to be able to finish. I get a severe headache starting at the back of my head It goes from the back of my head up to the top and dose not stop until I stop masturbating. Even then it takes hours for it to ease. Sean.
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7) Hi, my two year old daughter has been experiencing episodes of severe momentary head pain. It’s always in the same area and she isn’t doing anything when it happens, but she cries hysterical and tells me her head hurts... Lisa.
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8) I've suffered from migraines since I was about 5 years old, and I'm almost 56 now. I am currently on Relpax. How can I manage my type 2 diabetes when having a full-blown migraine?... Dorothy.
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9) I am a 34 year old male that does not have a history of migraines, but they do run in the females of my family.. I have read about migraines without headaches and wanted to see if my symptoms were something you had seen in someone else... fuzzy/disconnected feeling in my head for roughly 15 seconds and is followed by 2-4 minutes of horizontal nystagmus... Brent.
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10) What are the side effects of too much Botox? I was told if you got too much, you would not be able to hold your head up after getting injections in back of neck and top of shoulders. My neck got stiffer and it is hard to turn my head... Bobbie.
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Published March 6, 2006

 

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