Chosen Answer: Used for migraine headaches it is not technically a narcotic because it doesn’t have an opiate ingredient. It is considered a barbiturate. The mix in butalbital is mostly acetaminophen and caffeine, sometimes *codeine depending on type. If you are concerned about the way it will make you feel when you take it, that [...]
I have been told that I have been having tonic clonic seizures and that these are due to epilepsy. Sometimes these seizures are so bad I have to be given Diazepam to bring me round. I am also being treated for chronic migraine and the doctor who treats me for this says that these fits [...]
I have been having chronic headaches for the past 2 weeks. They start in the base of my neck and become migraines. They are so bad that not even Excedrin Migraine will help. They intensify when I lay on my stomach, blood rushes and they throb. Sometimes I can give myself relief by pressing firmly [...]
Im 15 years old and I get migraines or very bad headaches at least more than one time a week. I’ve taken Excedrin Migraine, Aleve, Tylenol, and Advil Migraine. Sometimes they help but not all the time. They are usually located on the top of my head. I’ve been to the doctor and she thinks [...]
I took some generic migraine relief pills about four hours ago and I’m itchy all over now. Could this mean I’m allergic to them? It’s the first time I’ve ever taken them, and it’s just the Walgreens brand. Chosen Answer: Becoming itchy all over is a likely indicator of a systemic allergic reaction that might [...]
I am a migraine sufferer-once a month mostly but sometimes 2 or 3. In the past I have used Excederin Migraine with great results…but you can only take 2 caplets a day and it causes some discomfort in the GI tract. What OTC meds work best for your migraines? Chosen Answer: You should really talk [...]
My doctor gave me some for headaches. I looked them up. I’m just wondering if anyone had taken them before and if they make you feel funky at all? If you have taken them, what could you compare them too? THANKS! My head is pounding! Chosen Answer: I take Fioricet from time to time for [...]
I have pain in my head everyday, I mean each day its in different areas. Sometimes its at the sides, sometimes front (forehead), sometimes top of my and sometimes back of my head. This is everyday, but not 24hours. I mean everyday, but it comes for 10-15mins, than goes than after couple of hours it [...]
Once a month I get a really bad migraine. Then for the next three days, I have a really bad stiff neck. Anyone know of a link? Chosen Answer: Hey Catkinso3201! I also suffer sometimes from migrane, but not with stiff neck. I found those two links, I hope they help. http://www.relieve-migraine-headache.com/stiff-neck-headaches.html http://www.permanente.net/handbook/healthwisehandbook/ch_09/ch_09.htm by: universal [...]
Also what is the difference between a migraine and a headache? Chosen Answer: Migraine headaches tend to be specific to one side of the head (mine occur only on my right side). Migraines are also often accompanied by nausea, and sometimes vomiting. Many migraine sufferers also experience sensory related symptoms: light may be painful, and [...]