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 [...]

Flexeril and Lorcet for Migraines?

February 28th, 2013

I have been suffering from migraines for a few years now. Initially, I was prescribed Imitrex, which did nothing for me. At one point my migraine was so severe that I went to the er (blacking out, vomiting, etc.). After this I was prescribed Fioricet, which also did not help at all, although it did [...]

What is the best way to get rid of migraines?

December 5th, 2012

I’ve had severe migraines for 12 years and they are suddenly getting worse. I have altered many parts of my life for them. I’ve been on/am on various medication and at this point will try almost anything. Chosen Answer: First of all, treatment of migraine depends on 2 main lines of treatment: 1. During the [...]

How to cure a kid’s migraine pain?

August 7th, 2012

My almost 8 year old daughter suffers from migraine every now and then. Especially when she’s stressed. Besides oral medication, are there any home remedies to cure it? She would cry nonstop and it breaks my heart Chosen Answer: Take her to see a pediatric neurologist ASAP! Migraines in little kids are unusual,and should never [...]

A 5 point urine screen;Benzos,cocaine,amphetamines,thc,opiates. Will barbiturates (fioricet) register?

February 5th, 2012

Does the test (urine dip, instant) have to test specifically for barbs, or will they read in a different category, like opiates or amp.? Chosen Answer: Barbs are in their own category. Maybe you want to worry about a false positive for benzos but probably not. Niether are tested for on a standard 5-slot NIDA [...]

What caused me to wake up with a migraine?

December 9th, 2011

I took a nap today and I got woke up by throbbing pain from a migraine. I do suffer from migraines but this was like the mother of all migraines. I dont have any sleeping disorders to cause them either. I looked up a few things that might have caused it but none of them [...]

How many have additional symptoms of migraine as you age?

December 2nd, 2011

I recently had a migraine headache and my temp dropped to 95.0 degrees. Has anyone else had a drop in temp from migraine or was it something else? Chosen Answer: I’ve had migranes for 13 years now. My temperature has never dropped *that* much. I’m thinking that it had to have been from something else. [...]