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1) I am a 22-year-old male who has
been suffering with a headache unlike any other I have had for the past 5 weeks.
The headache is persist and has not once vanished although the intensity of it
varies between 5 and 9 sometimes reducing me to tears... It is located around my
left temple and eye and rarely moves... Any suggestions of how I can get rid of
this headache or how I can at least reduce the pain I am in every day. Many
thanks, James from Devon UK.
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2) Dear Dr. Krusz, Thanks for your
informative answers. Have a question directed toward a popular workout
supplement at the moment. Most of them are known as N.O. formulas - which
radically boost nitric oxide production - thus making for bigger muscle pumps
and increased vascularity... However since it is doing exactly the opposite of
what migraine medicine is supposed to do: that is restrict blood flow
(vasoconstrictors) is this a no-no supplement for Migraineurs?... Thanks so much
for your time, Ian in Phoenix.
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3) Exercise during Migraines? I
get *hemiplegic* (sp?) migraines about 60% of the time, about 20 being severe
enough to be bedridden. During this time my blood pressure sky rockets
(naturally the more pain, the higher it goes). It can range (during a headache)
from about 160-180/95-120. My exercise instructor claims that the *best* thing
to do is FORCE yourself to exercise during a headache... Thank you, Annette.
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4) My daughter periodically (2 -3
weeks) complains of back "going out" always the sign soon followed by migraine.
Some relief (she says) by cranial-sacral session at chiropractor. Multiple years
problem. Was diagnosed as child with mild scoliosis. Is this unheard of?
Chiropractor says she goes through pelvic shift. Can this cause headaches? Is
this unheard of? Is permanent relief out there? Beverly.
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5) Hi - I'm a 45-year-old male who
has suffered with migraines since age 14. In the last five years, I've averaged
about 5 migraines per month. I very rarely get a headache - my problem is that I
experience an extended period of aura, numbness, and sometimes confusion... My
question is, is there any medication available that is effective at aborting the
aura phase of migraine?
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6) I'm a 45-year-old female. In
2003, my pain management doctor (2 back surgeries) changed my meds to a
Duragesic 25mcg patch every 72 hours and Baclofen 10mg 3X daily. A few days
later the patch was increased to 50mcg, then a few months later to 75mcg. I
suddenly began to experience what my eye doctor says is acephalgic migraines...
Is it possible for medications to cause acephalgic migraines? Is it possible for
a bulging disc at C4-5 to cause acephalgic migraines? Thank you, Casey.
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7) Is there a form of Maxalt
available *without* aspartame in it? thank you in advance, Susan.
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8) I am a 50-year-old female.
Within the last year, I began having night sweats which responded well to
Estradiol. A month ago, after having dinner in a restaurant and ingesting three
alcoholic beverages over the course of about 4 hours, I developed a migraine,
which lasted about 24 hours. Since then, I've had three more, all triggered by
alcohol... My online research would seem to suggest that migraines get better
with the onset of menopause, not worse. Is my experience at all common?...
Mollie
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9) I have been suffering from
migraine headaches for the last 15 years. I am approaching 40 and feel like they
are coming more frequently during the month. I'm considering going on a daily
preventative medication. Any suggestions??
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10) I have been diagnosed with
migraine and occipital neuralgia. Since February I have severe debilitating
burning at the nape of my neck going to the back of my head, where the 2 bumps
are on one's head. I have tried all the drugs. I would like to know are there
any anti-inflammatory drugs used solely for neuralgia. Right now I only get
relief from ice. Bextra and Indocin both game me severe edema. Naprosyn last
time worked great but now does nothing. Karel
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