I’ve been getting migraines since I was a baby, and I don’t know how often I should be getting routine CAT scans. Is it biyearly or something like that? I’d ask my pain management doctor but it’s pretty impossible to get an answer. Thanks. I’m on preventative medication so that’s not the issue. I’m just [...]
MY NAMES AMBER DAVIS AND IM 22 YRS. OLD AND I HAD A HEAD INJURY A MONTH AGO AND THEY DID A CT SCAN ON MY BRAIN AND HEAD AND CLAIMED IT CAME BACK NORMAL BUT THESE HEADACHES ARE MAKING MY LIFE A LIVING HELL! I HAVE HEADACHES EVERYDAY NONSTOP AND CAN’T GET RID OF [...]
Do to get rid of an optical migraine headache? Chosen Answer: Imitrex. Or I pop a couple of Aleve, turn off all the lights, lie down on the bed, and close my eyes. Talk to your doctor about medication. The stuff I take usually relieves my migraines in 10 to 15 minutes. . by: on: [...]
I have problems with migraines headaches & dizziness and i can’t walk and i usually fall down when i walk because of dizziness. I want to continue school. Do you think putting me on homebound is the best way to resolve this problem ? My doctor certfied i cannot go to school. Chosen Answer: I [...]
I’ve been to my doctor about migraines before, but I don’t have insurance and can’t afford the medicine. What are some good home rememdies for it? I’ve tried lying in the dark, quiet, with a cool cloth over my eyes. I have now had this particular headache for four days. Please help! I guess I [...]
I always get migraines when I’m stressed or excited about something. ALWAYS!! I tried migraine pills but they seem to make it worse. What can I do? Chosen Answer: You should definitely keep a diary. A free migraine diary can be found here : http://www.my-migraine-diary.com This migraine diary enables you to find your migraine triggers, [...]
I’ve just about tried every type of drug my doctor prescribed and nothing works. I get a massively painful migraine about once every two months. I’m not sure what causes them, and they’re so painful I vommit and cry, it’s like I almost can’t function at all. Please help !! Chosen Answer: There is a [...]
I’m 15 years old and i get a headache almost everyday and a debilitating headache at least twice a week. I have seen my pediatrician about this for the past few years but recently they have gotten really bad. At first he though it was stress so I went to psychiatrist and offered zoloft, i [...]
I have suffered with migraines since I was about three years old. Mostly I suffer with right hand side migraines but with the occasional left sided. The left ones don’t last as long but are more painful – or is it just a random thing? Chosen Answer: Hi, I used to suffer big time with [...]
My son was prescribed Elavil (generic name Amitryptilene) to control on-going headaches. He took 25 mg. daily for approximately three weeks with no relief. He seemed more irritable on the medicine but we thought it may be irritability due to the headaches. The doctor then increased his dosage to 50 mg. daily on 3/11/08 and [...]