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 [...]

Why do i get a Migraine with an Aura after swimming?

February 12th, 2013

A lot of the times after swimming, getting water up my nose and eyes, i get a huge migraine accompanied by an aura. Is this just one of my triggers? No other type of exercise does this to me, just swimming for the most part. I am thinking it has a lot to do with [...]

What’s the difference between a migraine headache and a sinus headache?

December 2nd, 2012

I get migraines but my friend gets sinus headaches buy she describes like almost the same pains as me but what’s the difference please c: Chosen Answer: A migraine headache is usually an intense, throbbing pain on one, or sometimes, both sides of the head. Most people with migraine headache feel the pain in the [...]

What are the side effects of bayer migraine formula?

November 14th, 2012

My doctor recommends me drinking bayer migraine formula, but the box doesnt tell me the side effects. Does anyone know what the side effects are? If you do please tell me. Chosen Answer: Daily Med (part of National Institute of Health) has a page on this. It provides a picture of the box, which lists [...]

How to deal with moderate migraine pain?

October 11th, 2012

How to deal with moderate and sever migraine pain? How to deal with moderate and *severe migraine pain? Thank you theresad, jijo k and lillard. Your suggestion were very valuable. But I wished those medicines were available in Indian market. Chosen Answer: Hello Here I am explaining you about migraine and its cure What causes [...]

I have had a migraine since 2/21/11. I have been to the nuerologist who thinks I might have blood clots.?

August 3rd, 2012

The CT and MRI/MRA came out clear, but I still have unilateral (for the most part) pain. On some days, the aleve, tylenol, and fioricet don’t touch it. What could this be? I have a history of blood clots and heart problems, but my headache pain (strictly on the left side) is debilitating. Any thoughts? [...]

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 [...]

Do migraines have to be debilitating to your daily activities to be considered an actual migraine?

December 23rd, 2011

In other words, is something less than a severe attack still considered a migraine? Please give reputable sources, that’s the most important part! Thanks! Chosen Answer: Ask your doctor or look up migraine on line. There may be some useful information there for you. by: pianoman on: 6th December 11

What happens in the brain during a migraine?

November 22nd, 2011

There are many people who suffer from migraines. For myself, I find that it is often triggered by stress or by a sudden change in weather (specifically atmospheric pressure changes). I wonder what is happening within the brain when a migraine strikes and if there is some explanation as to why, for the most part, [...]