How do i treat myself the day after a sinus migraine?

June 14th, 2013

So today i had my first migraine for about 5 years..Its been a long time since i have had one. I feel much better now, but my head still throbs when i move my head a lot. But i want to know for tomorrow the types of things i should eat? What medication to take? [...]

How often should I get CAT scans for my migraines?

June 10th, 2013

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 [...]

Does anyone else get jaw pain with a migraine?

May 27th, 2013

I’m getting migraines now everyday and the only thing to help is Maxalt, but the doc doesn’t like to prescribe that much of the medication. I also get jaw pain before and during the migraine. Anyone else have this problem? If you do, what do you do for it? Chosen Answer: You are most likely [...]

How do you get rid of a migraine headache quickly?

May 21st, 2013

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: [...]

Iv been getting ver debilitating intense migranies for 6 yrs wit no relief need help asap ?

May 8th, 2013

iv tried medication after medication and nothing has helped ill list a few in a moment but iv had mri’s and ct scans and everything else possible and theres no tumors they found three small white spots in my head but said these leasions where nothing to worry about and they found a vein in [...]

What is the best prescription for migraines?

April 30th, 2013

I currently take 75 mg of topiramate (Topamax) to prevent migraines, but that doesn’t seem to be working. I’m still getting several headaches per week. I was also prescribed a blood pressure medication for a while, but it didn’t work, and my pulse was so low that I couldn’t stand up without bracing myself against [...]

not using my medication for its intended purpose?

April 19th, 2013

I am 18 weeks pregnant and I have a prescription for Zofran. I’ve had it for about a month. I don’t use it for that though. I use it as a sleep aid as it generally helps me sleep but I don’t use it every night. I don’t use it more than once every 12 [...]

I get a migraine 2-3 times a week. Im not addicted but I still need pain medication…?

April 14th, 2013

I’ve had problems with migraines since I was 14 and it’s recently (about 4-6 months ago) become very persistent and disabling. I’ve had to go to the ER several times where I was even given dilaudid that barely took the pain away. I’ve had a cat-scan and nothing showed. I’ve been on percocet for about [...]

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 [...]

Can I take migraine medication with mood stabilizers?

March 5th, 2013

Hi everyone, I have always had bad migraines since the age of 13. I take Ambilify and Lamictal daily and was wondering if its possible to get a prescription for migraine medication. My doctor wanted to prescribe it to me due to the severe migraines that I get every day. It gets so bad sometimes [...]