Archive for January, 2012

What can i do about my situation because of my migraine headaches?

January 19th, 2012

I have an serious illness condition and i have migraine headaches & verdigo so i’m very sensitive to flouresecent lights & noises. The school official doesn’t want to provide homebound services even though the doctor filled out the application. I’m currently having a migraine right now and i feel very bad. Should i go to [...]

Why is Medicare Part D not covering lorazepam or Fioricet?

January 18th, 2012

Chosen Answer: Standard Medicare Part D Plans are governed by the regulations of Medicare – one of them being to exclude coverage of benzodiazepines (like lorazepam) and barbituates (Fioricet contains Butalbital – which is a barbituate). They are on the Beers list, which Medicare has adopted. It’s a list of medications which are considered inappropriate [...]

Is fioricet with codeine better than 222 pills??

January 17th, 2012

Im going to the doctor tomorrow about my migrains. I went to s nurologist and he put me on topamax but I want something as a back up. Is fioricet with codeine good? And what I mean by good is it better than 222 pills? I think everyones had those. They are pretty lame. And [...]

What can cause your neck to spontaneously bruise along with stiffness and migraine headache?

January 16th, 2012

I have been slowly developing bruises along both sides of my neck that are dark in colour. Before they developed, I had neck pain accompanied with a debilitating migraine and tension headache combination. My neck often feels as though it is pulling right where the bruises are. I have not been in a car accident, [...]

i take propranolol daily and fioricet for headaches. is there any side effects taking both?

January 15th, 2012

Chosen Answer: When you picked up your script from the pharmacy they usually give you all the patient informationn you need, upon picking up your prescription and they also ask you if you have any questions about your medication, If you have questions like that call your pharmacy they should nicely answer any of your [...]

What is going on inside your head during a Migraine?

January 15th, 2012

I Get classic migraines on the left side of my head, or the whol head, I am wondering, after a migraine is triggered what is going on inside your head? No websites that ive found actually explaine the step by step, if someone could tell me that would be great! Chosen Answer: vascular insufficiency changes [...]

What should I do if a migraine lasts longer than 72 hours?

January 14th, 2012

This is the beginning of the fourth day of my migraine. I have never had one before in my life. Everytime I stand I get a sharp pain behind my eyes and around my temples. My neck and shoulders are stiff and hurt when I move. Should I see a doctor? Go to the ER? [...]

How can people work when they are suffering a migraine?

January 13th, 2012

I don’t even see how it’s possible. You can’t even see cause that stupid light crap that stays for like half an hour sometimes more and then the pain is unbearable and of course the vomiting. I can’t even think about anything BUT the pain when I’m suffering a migraine. So people who say they [...]

what is between a detached retina and Ocular Migraine?

January 12th, 2012

I have all the symptoms of a detached retina but it has been tested and proven several times thats not what it is. The next one down on the symptoms list is an ocular migraine but the symptoms are more often than with an ocular migraine. Anyone with medical knowledge with an idea? Chosen Answer: [...]

How can I cure a migraine during pregnancy?

January 11th, 2012

I am 5 weeks pregnant, and have an excruitiating migraine. I’ve had it for three days, and have had to leave work early. I know that they say Tylenol is safe, but is it really safe if you are this early while the brain and major organs are developing? Chosen Answer: Tylenol is safe any [...]