April 7th, 2013
I’m 19, and I’ve been regular for years. I usually have a pretty normal period, not too heavy, not very light, but this month it’s sort of more like heavy spotting. I take Fioricet for migraines, and because I just started college, I’ve been getting more and more, so I’ve been taking more pills (I [...]
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March 31st, 2013
I’ve had the same migraine for a week. I take the medications exactly how the doctor prescribed, but nothing is helping. I’m a student and mid-terms are this week. It’s hard for me to concentrate and I can’t live like this forever. Please help me. I have tried Advil, Tylenol, and Excedrin. Nothing is working. [...]
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March 15th, 2013
i have taken painkillers for my migraine, and i was wondering is there anything else that i can do which will ward it off? or prevent it in the future Chosen Answer: The best wat to ward off or prevent migraines is to determine what your precipitating factors are and eliminate them. Many are dietary, [...]
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March 4th, 2013
I’m a 24 year old female who has suffered from static migraines (migraines everyday) since the middle of October 2011. I’ve tried several migraine medications with no success. I was interested in learning what has worked for other people who also suffer from migraines. Chosen Answer: by: on: 1st January 70
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January 1st, 2013
I either have 2 autoimmune conditions or one systemic one. The verdict is still out. Anyway, I have severe stomach pain and also eye pain and horrible headaches that feel like a cluster headache. Maybe they are a really bad migraine. I am not sure. What medications, specifically in the opiate family, would be most [...]
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November 23rd, 2012
Who has had serious trouble with migraines during pregnancy and what did your doctor suggest for “home remedies” or RX medications? I have them about twice a week and seriously need help! I am 16 weeks with my third child. I am not stupid enough to take anything that is not approved by my doctor. [...]
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November 5th, 2012
I suffer from occular migraines and was given Topomax. It made me pretty sick and I’m terrified at the long list of potential complications it can lead to. Just wondering what works good for other people. Chosen Answer: Coenzyme Q10 is supposed to be good for the prevention of migraines. by: Susan Yarrawonga on: 6th [...]
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October 30th, 2012
I have severe migraines and finally started treating them this month. My menstrual cycle is always exactly 28 days, my period always starts late Thursday/ Friday. It’s been this way for years. I’ve been on the pill for 4 years, nonstop and have never missed a period or anything like that. I first took Verapamil [...]
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October 20th, 2012
I feel a Migraine coming, my head feels very weird and very dull, I also have “Aura”, my vision sees zig-zags. Anyways, can I take 2 Extra Strenth Tylenol with 1 Gravol to help fight a Migraine? I do have a fear of vomiting and I don’t want to vomit. Also, can sleeping prevent a [...]
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September 29th, 2012
I’m currently on Neurontin for nerve pain and Fioricet for headaches. I took both last night as prescribed. I wet the bed. It was so embarrasing. My boyfriend had to sleep on the couch because the bed was wet. I was wondering if these medications I’m on would cause bed wetting? Help! Please! Chosen Answer: [...]
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