Is this a migraine or just a normal headache?

May 23rd, 2013

Usually twice a year i get a really bad headache, see lines floating about, and feel nauseous. Last time this happened I was at a restaurant with florescent lights (they really bother my eyes because they are sensitive to lights) and I had the same symptoms. Are these migraines or just normal headaches because of [...]

How to treat a visual migraine?

May 4th, 2013

I get visual migraines often, and they usually last an hour or two, beginning with blind spots and twinkling lights, then excruciating pain in my eyes and head. I was wondering if there is anything to do to prevent/treat visual migraines. Thanks! Chosen Answer: They’re called ocular migraines, I get them too every now & [...]

I have such bad migraines and my pupils go crazy?

May 1st, 2013

I have been getting migraines for 8 years. I have been getting them a lot this past year. I get them about 3 or 4 times a week and sometimes more. When I get them it seems to be random but last for days. (I keep a migraine diary.) My pupils get really big and [...]

What kind of headache is this and how can it stop?

April 10th, 2013

My wife has had a headache behind her eyes for about 3 weeks now. It started as a very slight ache, but has gotten progressively worse every day. The pain is directly behind and above her eyes, and radiates outward from there into her forehead and temples. In the last week or so it’s gotten [...]

Is there any difference between a right hand side or left hand side migraine?

April 6th, 2013

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 [...]

HELP with my Migraine and my lip twitching?

April 4th, 2013

I have severe migraines and I am looking to ask a few questions. I have suffered for 3 years and I have taken (Imitrex, Norco, Fioricet and over the counter) pain medication. For the last year the pain medication is not working. These migraines are knocking me out 3-5 days out of commission. So my [...]

Major Headache…isn’t normal! Seriously need a remedy or help of some kind!?

March 26th, 2013

My doctor’s office is closed, and the Urgent Care copay is waaay to high for me to pay, but this headache (which started occurring last night) is starting to scare me ! In the top of my head on the left side, in the front, above my temple. I have sharp pains that hit me [...]

How can I treat a current migraine?

March 14th, 2013

I have a migraine as I type. I have so many different types of pain relievers I don’t know what to use— and I’m worried about just taking a vicodin and it not going away– (or that a vicodin is too much for a headache like mine). I’m not even sure it’s a migraine… because [...]

I am having a migraine and I am extremely dizzy. How can I get rid of the dizziness quickly?

March 10th, 2013

Well I’ve been having a migraine for a couple days and I just get so dizzy with my migraines and I just want to get the dizziness to go away. Like if I’m standing up I get really dizzy or if I make a big movment. If I’m laying down, sitting down, or sometimes I [...]

Severe tension headache, NEED ANSWER -NOW-?

March 9th, 2013

This is my 7th day with the tension headache, ive barely slept in the last 7 days. I can barely type this right now and it hurts SO much, it feels like my head is gonna explode. Its a really severe pain… I know you’re saying… go to the hospital! But ive been there 4 [...]