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: [...]
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May 4th, 2013
I get visual migraines often, and they usually last an hour or two, beginning with blind spots and twinkling lights, then excruciating pain in my eyes and head. I was wondering if there is anything to do to prevent/treat visual migraines. Thanks! Chosen Answer: They’re called ocular migraines, I get them too every now & [...]
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April 28th, 2013
I have problems with migraines headaches & dizziness and i can’t walk and i usually fall down when i walk because of dizziness. I want to continue school. Do you think putting me on homebound is the best way to resolve this problem ? My doctor certfied i cannot go to school. Chosen Answer: I [...]
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April 25th, 2013
My brother has migraines, and it happens maybe once or twice a month. He takes them like a man, and after the vomiting and pain he usually sleeps it off and has high spirits, but is this frequency of migraines normal? I mean hes on one of the best marching bands in the world, almost [...]
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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 [...]
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April 12th, 2013
I’ve had a bad headache all day today and took advil liquid gels they didn’t help at all. I usually take Excedrin migraine I was just wondering if it is still safe to take excedrin since it has been recalled? Chosen Answer: by: on: 1st January 70
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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 [...]
Posted in Fioricet Q&A | Tags: college, cycle, fioricet, getting, heavy, light, maybe, medications, menstrual, mess, migraines, month, more, normal, period, pills, pretty, regular, sort, spotting, started, stress, taking, usually, years | One Comment »
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 7th, 2013
so i usually get headaches i was already prescribed a barbiturate Fioricet\ doesnt work anymore its become quite a nuisance these headaches especially if i have a panic attack then their terrible but i dont want any benzo’s i can deal with the anxiety but not the headaches dont say try OTC because i have [...]
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March 2nd, 2013
I have been suffering from daily migraines since March. I wake up with a headache and go to sleep with a headache. I have been on a number of medications, Fioricet, Hydrocodone, Immitrex, Depakote and Maxalt with no relief. I finally saw a neurologist yesterday and she prescribed me Compazine for my headaches when they [...]
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