Headaches and Migraines Questions and Answers for 2006
We always have more questions than answers about headaches and migraine. Dr. John Claude Krusz, an expert in the field, answers some questions for us. These answers are always for informational purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own physician. New questions and answers will be published weekly.
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Questions and Answers for 12/18/06
•Awakened by sharp throbbing pain. See doctor? •Do you have any information on the Occipital Stimulator and migraines? •Cure for occipital neuralgia? •Wondering if it is possible to stop my migraine when I am aware one is coming? •more...
•Awakened by sharp throbbing pain. See doctor? •Do you have any information on the Occipital Stimulator and migraines? •Cure for occipital neuralgia? •Wondering if it is possible to stop my migraine when I am aware one is coming? •more...
Questions and Answers for 12/12/06
•Contact headaches? •Orgasmic headaches, PFO, aspirin? •Headaches, nausea, IBS, Meniere's Disease? •Boyfriend gets headaches in middle of the night? •more...
•Contact headaches? •Orgasmic headaches, PFO, aspirin? •Headaches, nausea, IBS, Meniere's Disease? •Boyfriend gets headaches in middle of the night? •more...
Questions and Answers for 11/28/06
•When is it bad enough to be able to give myself a shot? •Faster way to get rid of migraine than Tylenol and rest? •Neuro said safe to take Nadolol until confirmed pregnant? •Constant headache, taking acetaminophen by the "handful?" •more...
•When is it bad enough to be able to give myself a shot? •Faster way to get rid of migraine than Tylenol and rest? •Neuro said safe to take Nadolol until confirmed pregnant? •Constant headache, taking acetaminophen by the "handful?" •more...
Questions and Answers for 11/21/06
•Headache and other symptoms when outside in heat? •Headache shifting sides, "cluster" of ear aches? •Doctor suggesting Botox injections, but saying definite side effect of wobbly head? •Do you know if Social Security considers migraines a disability? •more...
•Headache and other symptoms when outside in heat? •Headache shifting sides, "cluster" of ear aches? •Doctor suggesting Botox injections, but saying definite side effect of wobbly head? •Do you know if Social Security considers migraines a disability? •more...
Top 75 Questions About Headaches and Migraines
•Can headaches cause memory loss? •Can migraines change over the years? •How can I tell the difference between migraine and stroke? •I get a severe headache at or just after orgasm. Help! •What are these short, very sharp head pains I get? •more...
•Can headaches cause memory loss? •Can migraines change over the years? •How can I tell the difference between migraine and stroke? •I get a severe headache at or just after orgasm. Help! •What are these short, very sharp head pains I get? •more...
Questions and Answers for 10/30/06
•What are "classic neck migraines?" •Occipital nerve blocks losing effectiveness. Implant stimulator? •Delay between encountering food trigger and migraine? •MigraTen versus Midrin? •more...
•What are "classic neck migraines?" •Occipital nerve blocks losing effectiveness. Implant stimulator? •Delay between encountering food trigger and migraine? •MigraTen versus Midrin? •more...
Questions and Answers for 10/16/06
• Menopausal Migraines after hysterectomy? • Worry about increased frequency of Migraines? • Unusual Migraine with tremors of the trunk... medication protocols? • Pain in back of neck, facial numbness, SLE... psychological? • more...
• Menopausal Migraines after hysterectomy? • Worry about increased frequency of Migraines? • Unusual Migraine with tremors of the trunk... medication protocols? • Pain in back of neck, facial numbness, SLE... psychological? • more...
Questions and Answers for 10/10/06
• Can polycystic ovary disease cause migraines? • No personal of family history of headache, but family history of stroke. Headache for 2 weeks +? • Headaches from change in temperature, working outside. Tips to keep from happening? • more...
• Can polycystic ovary disease cause migraines? • No personal of family history of headache, but family history of stroke. Headache for 2 weeks +? • Headaches from change in temperature, working outside. Tips to keep from happening? • more...
Questions and Answers for 10/2/06
• Over-the-counter drug for daily Migraines? • Migraines increasingly frequent. More imaging or lab testing? • Confusion and memory loss? • more...
• Over-the-counter drug for daily Migraines? • Migraines increasingly frequent. More imaging or lab testing? • Confusion and memory loss? • more...
Questions and Answers for 09/25/06
• No history of headache, but 2-week headache. Tests? • Possible for butalbital to cause miscarriage from one tablet? • Excruciating headaches, hypothyroid, TSH not regulated. Connection? • more...
• No history of headache, but 2-week headache. Tests? • Possible for butalbital to cause miscarriage from one tablet? • Excruciating headaches, hypothyroid, TSH not regulated. Connection? • more...
Top 63 Questions About Headaches and Migraines
• Can headaches cause memory loss? • Pregnant and worried about Imitrex taken at beginning of pregnancy? • Why do I still get migraines while taking Topamax? • Migraineur never had CT scan. Recommended? • more...
• Can headaches cause memory loss? • Pregnant and worried about Imitrex taken at beginning of pregnancy? • Why do I still get migraines while taking Topamax? • Migraineur never had CT scan. Recommended? • more...
Questions and Answers for 9/11/06
~Did Migraines stop because of medication or better sleep? ~Auditory and visual hallucinations during Migraine attacks? ~Can hot weather cause migraines even if I keep hydrated? ~Serotonin Syndrome? ~more...
~Did Migraines stop because of medication or better sleep? ~Auditory and visual hallucinations during Migraine attacks? ~Can hot weather cause migraines even if I keep hydrated? ~Serotonin Syndrome? ~more...
Questions and Answers for 9/04/06
~Migraine without pain? ~Migraine AFTER stressful situation? ~Burning headaches in back of head? ~Significant studies of Singulair for Migraine prevention? ~more...
~Migraine without pain? ~Migraine AFTER stressful situation? ~Burning headaches in back of head? ~Significant studies of Singulair for Migraine prevention? ~more...
Questions and Answers for 8/28/06
~Maximum dosage of Topamax for Migraine prevention? ~Increasing nausea with Migraines... Abdominal Migraine? ~For 10 years, fiancé always has a headache. Cluster headaches? ~Can headaches cause memory loss? ~more...
~Maximum dosage of Topamax for Migraine prevention? ~Increasing nausea with Migraines... Abdominal Migraine? ~For 10 years, fiancé always has a headache. Cluster headaches? ~Can headaches cause memory loss? ~more...
Questions and Answers for 8/21/06
~Headache starting at back of head and spreading, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound? ~Why do I still get migraines while taking Topamax? ~Daily head pain; have tried all meds. Help? ~Pregnant and worried about Imitrex taken at beginning of pregnancy ~more...
~Headache starting at back of head and spreading, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound? ~Why do I still get migraines while taking Topamax? ~Daily head pain; have tried all meds. Help? ~Pregnant and worried about Imitrex taken at beginning of pregnancy ~more...
Top 50 Questions About Headaches and Migraines
~I have been on every kind of prevention medication...? ~How to know when to consult a doctor? ~Hysterectomy get rid of my Migraines? ~Ocular migraines? ~Difference between migraine and stroke? ~Much more...
~I have been on every kind of prevention medication...? ~How to know when to consult a doctor? ~Hysterectomy get rid of my Migraines? ~Ocular migraines? ~Difference between migraine and stroke? ~Much more...
Questions and Answers for 08/07/06
~Son with Migraines when tired or after playing football? ~Persistent aura, micro stroke? ~Vagus Nerve Stimulator? ~Menstrual Migrianes, very emotional. Help? ~more...
~Son with Migraines when tired or after playing football? ~Persistent aura, micro stroke? ~Vagus Nerve Stimulator? ~Menstrual Migrianes, very emotional. Help? ~more...
Questions and Answers for 07/31/06
~Migraine for three months? ~Six weeks, facial pressure, pain around eye? ~Dozen preventives in last year. 24 Imitrex costs $50. How to get doctor to write Vicodin or Dilaudid? ~Husband passing out with headaches. Doctors only say it's stress? ~more...
~Migraine for three months? ~Six weeks, facial pressure, pain around eye? ~Dozen preventives in last year. 24 Imitrex costs $50. How to get doctor to write Vicodin or Dilaudid? ~Husband passing out with headaches. Doctors only say it's stress? ~more...
Questions and Answers for 07/24/06
~Could GI troubles contribute to headaches/migraines? ~Best thing to drink to avoid dehydration? ~Zomig as a preventive? ~What happens in the brain with a Migraine? ~more...
~Could GI troubles contribute to headaches/migraines? ~Best thing to drink to avoid dehydration? ~Zomig as a preventive? ~What happens in the brain with a Migraine? ~more...
Very Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
~HRT combo that works best for women with Migraines? ~Why don't doctors want to treat Migraines with Demerol? ~Waking with full blown Migraines? ~I get a severe headache at or just after orgasm. Help! ~How can I tell the difference between migraine and stroke? ~much more...
~HRT combo that works best for women with Migraines? ~Why don't doctors want to treat Migraines with Demerol? ~Waking with full blown Migraines? ~I get a severe headache at or just after orgasm. Help! ~How can I tell the difference between migraine and stroke? ~much more...
Questions and Answers for 07/10/06
~Facial & eye pain. No aura as usual. Sinus infection missed on CT? ~Started getting my migraines whilst exercising... Safe to continue? ~Topamax, Zonegran for hemiplegic Migraine prevention? Others? ~Painful burning in neck and head... Pseudotumor Cerebri? ~Granddaughter w/9-week Migraine. IV DHE didn't work. Help?
~Facial & eye pain. No aura as usual. Sinus infection missed on CT? ~Started getting my migraines whilst exercising... Safe to continue? ~Topamax, Zonegran for hemiplegic Migraine prevention? Others? ~Painful burning in neck and head... Pseudotumor Cerebri? ~Granddaughter w/9-week Migraine. IV DHE didn't work. Help?
Questions and Answers for 07/03/06
~Fever as a Migraine trigger? ~Lightning bolt Migraines? ~Foods that won't trigger Migraines? ~Sudden headache and stroke-like symptoms while running 5K? ~New preventive treatments for cluster headaches? ~Severe shooting pain after ejaculation, problems staying erect?
~Fever as a Migraine trigger? ~Lightning bolt Migraines? ~Foods that won't trigger Migraines? ~Sudden headache and stroke-like symptoms while running 5K? ~New preventive treatments for cluster headaches? ~Severe shooting pain after ejaculation, problems staying erect?
Questions and Answers for 6/27/06
~Can Migraines change over the years? ~Should friend just quit taking Depakote ER? ~Increasing Migraines, bad sleep patterns, sleep aid prescribed not working? ~Horrendous headaches. Multiple findings on MRI, but neuro said it's normal? ~more...
~Can Migraines change over the years? ~Should friend just quit taking Depakote ER? ~Increasing Migraines, bad sleep patterns, sleep aid prescribed not working? ~Horrendous headaches. Multiple findings on MRI, but neuro said it's normal? ~more...
Questions and Answers for 6/20/06
~HRT combo that works best for women with Migraines? ~Does Axert work just on Migraine pain, or other symptoms too? ~Does sleep relieve only certain kinds of Migraines? ~Worsening Migraines... Doctor says merely suffering from depression. more...
~HRT combo that works best for women with Migraines? ~Does Axert work just on Migraine pain, or other symptoms too? ~Does sleep relieve only certain kinds of Migraines? ~Worsening Migraines... Doctor says merely suffering from depression. more...
Questions and Answers for 06/13/06
~Chronic headaches, opioid rebound, caffeine? ~Link to the sun and constant headaches? ~For men, testosterone for Migraine prevention? ~Could Zomig and alcohol cause a period of complete amnesia? ~Pain not debilitating. Should teen daughter be on preventives and Axert? ~Are Migraines and Cluster Headaches one and the same?
~Chronic headaches, opioid rebound, caffeine? ~Link to the sun and constant headaches? ~For men, testosterone for Migraine prevention? ~Could Zomig and alcohol cause a period of complete amnesia? ~Pain not debilitating. Should teen daughter be on preventives and Axert? ~Are Migraines and Cluster Headaches one and the same?
Ask the Clinician: What You're Asking Most Often
• I've tried everything. Help! • Migraine and stroke risk? • "Hole in the heart" and Migraine? • What is the current word on hormonally induced headaches? • more...
• I've tried everything. Help! • Migraine and stroke risk? • "Hole in the heart" and Migraine? • What is the current word on hormonally induced headaches? • more...
Questions and Answers for 5/29/06
~What is the current word on hormonally induced headaches? ~Why don't doctors want to treat Migraines with Demerol? ~14-year-old with daily headaches and some Migraines? ~Neuro prescribed Depakote and took away Frova. Why? What to do? ~Freaking out about Topamax as first-line Migraine preventive? ~more...
~What is the current word on hormonally induced headaches? ~Why don't doctors want to treat Migraines with Demerol? ~14-year-old with daily headaches and some Migraines? ~Neuro prescribed Depakote and took away Frova. Why? What to do? ~Freaking out about Topamax as first-line Migraine preventive? ~more...
Questions and Answers for 5/22/06
~Surgical procedure. Going without food and caffeine usually triggers Migraine. ~One-sided facial and head pain, throbbing noise in head? ~Info about Gravergol and why there's not more about it online? ~Low blood sugar, "delusional migraines?" ~What kind of sunglasses for light sensitive Migraineur? ~Tingling, burning sensation on face for a day or two after Migraine?
~Surgical procedure. Going without food and caffeine usually triggers Migraine. ~One-sided facial and head pain, throbbing noise in head? ~Info about Gravergol and why there's not more about it online? ~Low blood sugar, "delusional migraines?" ~What kind of sunglasses for light sensitive Migraineur? ~Tingling, burning sensation on face for a day or two after Migraine?
Questions and Answers for 5/15/06
~Actiq for Migraine? Doctor fell asleep during appoinement? ~Don't take Imitrex with neuological auras? ~Can neck strain/stress from heavy lifting cause migraine-like symptoms? ~Migraineur getting sensations that he describes as "shocks" in head? ~Waking with full blown Migraines?
~Actiq for Migraine? Doctor fell asleep during appoinement? ~Don't take Imitrex with neuological auras? ~Can neck strain/stress from heavy lifting cause migraine-like symptoms? ~Migraineur getting sensations that he describes as "shocks" in head? ~Waking with full blown Migraines?
Questions and Answers for 5/8/06
~Headaches, Migraines, daily arthritis meds? ~Husband suffering headaches for 3 years following accident. ~Severe, one-sided headache lasting three days. ~Joint pain with Migraines, haven't found preventives. ~Link between migraines and freezing cold nose? ~TTH intensifies with exertion, preventives not working?
~Headaches, Migraines, daily arthritis meds? ~Husband suffering headaches for 3 years following accident. ~Severe, one-sided headache lasting three days. ~Joint pain with Migraines, haven't found preventives. ~Link between migraines and freezing cold nose? ~TTH intensifies with exertion, preventives not working?
Questions and Answers for 05/01/06
~Compare side effects of Lyrica and Namenda in terms of safety? ~Daily Migraines, "a little swelling of the brain," doc says "learn to manage?" ~Can fluorescent lighting trigger Migraines? ~Nerve blocks... better after multiple rounds? New preventives? ~First Migraine nine months ago. Seems like they get worse. When to consult doctor?
~Compare side effects of Lyrica and Namenda in terms of safety? ~Daily Migraines, "a little swelling of the brain," doc says "learn to manage?" ~Can fluorescent lighting trigger Migraines? ~Nerve blocks... better after multiple rounds? New preventives? ~First Migraine nine months ago. Seems like they get worse. When to consult doctor?
Questions and Answerss for 4/24/06
~Daughter with Migraine and stroke symptoms? ~Son with 2-week tension headache... neuro? How long? ~Headaches with accompanying facial bruising? ~Daughter missed school with Migraines all but 5 days in 6 weeks? ~Son in car accident... long-term effects, brain function? ~Doctor said daughter can't have Migraines daily?
~Daughter with Migraine and stroke symptoms? ~Son with 2-week tension headache... neuro? How long? ~Headaches with accompanying facial bruising? ~Daughter missed school with Migraines all but 5 days in 6 weeks? ~Son in car accident... long-term effects, brain function? ~Doctor said daughter can't have Migraines daily?
Questions and Answers for 4/17/06
~Alternative to indomethacin for hemicrania continua? ~Can reduction in caffeine cause Migraines. How much Excedrin is too much? ~Nearly four years with severe headaches... doc doesn't know what it is? ~Can raised intraocular pressure be related to headaches or migraine? ~Heart murmur, PFO tunnel, Migraine cure? ~Abruptly discontinuing beta blockers?
~Alternative to indomethacin for hemicrania continua? ~Can reduction in caffeine cause Migraines. How much Excedrin is too much? ~Nearly four years with severe headaches... doc doesn't know what it is? ~Can raised intraocular pressure be related to headaches or migraine? ~Heart murmur, PFO tunnel, Migraine cure? ~Abruptly discontinuing beta blockers?
Questions and Answers for 04/11/06
~Depo Provera increased Migraines. Increase Topamax to offset? ~Sudden onset severe headaches... Oral contraceptives? ~Incredible urge to stretch just before Migraine hits? ~Headaches 4 of 5 times a week, sometimes lasting weeks. See a doctor? ~Feverfew and NSAIDs together causing bleeding? ~more
~Depo Provera increased Migraines. Increase Topamax to offset? ~Sudden onset severe headaches... Oral contraceptives? ~Incredible urge to stretch just before Migraine hits? ~Headaches 4 of 5 times a week, sometimes lasting weeks. See a doctor? ~Feverfew and NSAIDs together causing bleeding? ~more
Questions and Answers for 4/3/06
• Is it possible to have tension headaches every day? • Could headaches be directly related to stopping birth control pills? • How can I tell the difference between migraine and stroke? • more...
• Is it possible to have tension headaches every day? • Could headaches be directly related to stopping birth control pills? • How can I tell the difference between migraine and stroke? • more...
Questions and Answers for 03/27/06
~Link between Fibromyalgia and Migraines? ~How do antidepressants help prevent Migraines? ~Son has headaches that last seconds, with tingly feeling on tongue. ~Use of Zomig when planning a family? ~Sparks of light in field of vision?
~Link between Fibromyalgia and Migraines? ~How do antidepressants help prevent Migraines? ~Son has headaches that last seconds, with tingly feeling on tongue. ~Use of Zomig when planning a family? ~Sparks of light in field of vision?
Questions and Answers for 03/13/06
~Headaches following removal of acoustic neuroma tumor? ~Hole in the Heart and Migraine... repair possible with pacemaker? ~After heat stroke, severe headaches after drinking beer? ~Indole Ring Hallucinogens for vascular headaches, cluster? ~more...
~Headaches following removal of acoustic neuroma tumor? ~Hole in the Heart and Migraine... repair possible with pacemaker? ~After heat stroke, severe headaches after drinking beer? ~Indole Ring Hallucinogens for vascular headaches, cluster? ~more...
Questions and Answers for 03/06/06
~More frequent Migraines, nursing mother? ~Only morning Migraines? ~Severe headaches when masturbating? ~Headaches related to immunizations? ~Managing type 2 diabetes during a full-blown Migraine? ~Side effects of too much Botox?
~More frequent Migraines, nursing mother? ~Only morning Migraines? ~Severe headaches when masturbating? ~Headaches related to immunizations? ~Managing type 2 diabetes during a full-blown Migraine? ~Side effects of too much Botox?
Questions and Answers for 02/21/06
~Wife's Migraines... shot in the back spinal area? ~Stomach/diet and Migraines? Buzz feeling in stomach...? ~What causes triptans to become ineffective over time? ~Stroke or "complicated Migraine?" Symptoms persist. ~Best brand or type of sunglasses? ~more...
~Wife's Migraines... shot in the back spinal area? ~Stomach/diet and Migraines? Buzz feeling in stomach...? ~What causes triptans to become ineffective over time? ~Stroke or "complicated Migraine?" Symptoms persist. ~Best brand or type of sunglasses? ~more...
Questions and Answers for 02/14/06
~How common is numbness in the extremities during a Migraine? ~Migraines caused by tension in neck? ~Epigastric pain and headache? ~MRI/MRA indicated "tortuosity." Could this trigger Migraines? ~Headache the day after drinking alcohol? ~Neurological abnormalities with Migraines? ~more...
~How common is numbness in the extremities during a Migraine? ~Migraines caused by tension in neck? ~Epigastric pain and headache? ~MRI/MRA indicated "tortuosity." Could this trigger Migraines? ~Headache the day after drinking alcohol? ~Neurological abnormalities with Migraines? ~more...
Questions and Answers for 01/16/06
~Pain above eye and in sinus area when sneezing, coughing, bending over? ~Headache every day, 10 BC Powders a day don't help? ~Research head pain and subarachnoid hemmorhage? ~How common is eye involvement with Migraine... coming on suddenly? ~How common is numbness in the extremities with Migraine? ~"Opthalmic Migraine," zig-zag lines, eye doctor or regular physician?
~Pain above eye and in sinus area when sneezing, coughing, bending over? ~Headache every day, 10 BC Powders a day don't help? ~Research head pain and subarachnoid hemmorhage? ~How common is eye involvement with Migraine... coming on suddenly? ~How common is numbness in the extremities with Migraine? ~"Opthalmic Migraine," zig-zag lines, eye doctor or regular physician?
Questions and answers for 01/09/06
~Transitional Global Amnesia and gastroenteritis or Migraine? ~Efficacy of Migraine Miracle? ~Exertional headaches? Heart issues in family? ~Going from 50 mg of Topamax to 400 mg overnight? ~Unusual Migraine with tingling, trouble focusing, hand and neck stiffness? ~Sister in-law addicted to the drugs prescribed for her Migraines?
~Transitional Global Amnesia and gastroenteritis or Migraine? ~Efficacy of Migraine Miracle? ~Exertional headaches? Heart issues in family? ~Going from 50 mg of Topamax to 400 mg overnight? ~Unusual Migraine with tingling, trouble focusing, hand and neck stiffness? ~Sister in-law addicted to the drugs prescribed for her Migraines?