Headache & Migraine: Myself
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Migraine!!!
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on March 15, 2009
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I have suffered from migraine headaches forever ( it seems) but they stopped temporarily while I was pregnant...now that I am no longer pregnant but am still nursing t...
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- K.: cranial sacral therapy.... look on upledger.com for a practitioner in your area/ acupuncture... try on birthlink.com for practitioners. P., RlC, IBC...
- I have had great luck with acupuncture. I use it for migraines and everything else, from sore shoulders to cramps. I am currently undergoing a detox under my acupunc...
- I've heard from a few people that the Diamond Headach Clinic is wonderful. I am pregnant so thankfully NOT getting migranes, but I'm sure they'll start up again quick...
Headache....
Asked by A.F. from Dallas
on March 4, 2007
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I have a really bad headache that tylenol, cafine, chocolate, or anything else besides sleep will ease. I don't what to do, I'm only 6 weeks along right now. My stomac...
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- I just wanted to add that if you are not eating much, you are probably drinking less. I suffer severe nausea and vommiting with every pregnancy. It took a little whi...
- Hi A., You may want to try peppermint oil. For your headache,rub the oil on your temples and on the back of your neck. To releive the nausea, place 2 drops under yo...
- It might be pregnancy induced hypertention, although it is early for you. If your vision is blurred, you are seeing spots, or you have pain under your right breast, c...
Migraine & Stress
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on April 25, 2011
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Good morning ladies, sorry if I stumble in this question as the medicine just start to take effect.
I had another migraine yesterday, it stared last night but it was ...
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- i had one last week as well - then the next day on the news our weatherman said, "For those of you that have been suffering from migraines, some relief is coming up as...
- I to suffer from migraines. Just a hint: At times no matter what the type of headache I keep one bottle of water in the fridge, pull that out when I have a headache...
- Migraines can hurt on both sides. I primarily get them on my right, but sometimes on my left. It is hard to tell sometimes when something is a really bad headache vs...
People Who Have Used Botox for Migraine Headache Relief
Asked by L.P. from Oklahoma City
on June 14, 2010
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I am just researching this right now. I have received info, pamplets, etc from the doctor regarding the good, the bad and the ugly. I have also researched this online ...
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- I don't have an answer, as I don't get migraines, but my un-solicited opinion is that if there is a chance it will help, go for it. I feel bad for anyone suffering fro...
- I work for a doctor who does these injections, and know many patients who swear by the treatment. It can be expensive, and it is usually not covered by insurance, bec...
- I've heard of Botox injections for migraine relief, but may I suggest an alternative? I was getting migraines daily for months. I had just started a new job which mad...
Monday Headache
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on October 10, 2011
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Hello! For the past few years nearly every Monday that I work I get a headache. I am a teacher so this is happens every Monday for 9 mths/year. I do not get a headache...
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- If you drink any caffeinated drinks (not just coffee, but sodas too), look at your weekend intake versus your intake, if any, from Sunday night through the time these ...
- Could it be related to caffeine intake after the weekend? LIke are you drinking caffeine on Monday morning after not having it all weekend so its kind of a sudden shi...
- When I used to get migraines and bad tension headaches they were always post-stress. Also look at your diet, I know there were a lot of foods I was sensitive to, and ...
Vicodin Headache...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on July 14, 2011
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I took Vicodin for my back last night, and within 30 minutes I had a head ache (which I think I remember happening whenever I had to take it last, I RARELY take meds)....
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- Don't take it. Vicodin has never given me or anyone I know a headache. Try taking 2 Advil. This will help with inflammation and pain. Call your Doc and ask for...
- I wouldn't take the vicodin, but that's just me...it sounds like your body is really rejecting it! Did the doctor suggest tying heat or ice therapy? I hope your back...
- I can't take vicodin, Isn't it a codeine type of drug? I get woozy and headachy for hours after. I am sensitive to a lot of heavy medications, Oxycontin, Darvoset, P...
I Have a Migraine and Tylenol Is Not Working
Asked by M.F. from Washington DC
on July 29, 2010
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Can I take excedrin migraine im 17 weeks pregnant and tylenol is not working
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- You need to call your doctor and ask. Excedrine Migraine is the BOMB, but I would NOT take it before I had asked a nurse's line or called my doctor. It's pretty powerful.
- I have suffered from migraines since my teens (eons ago) and I am going to give you a drug free suggestion that I find works when nothing else does - buy two bars of d...
- A lot of migraine medicines have cafeine in it since it constricts the blood vessels and reduces the swelling against the skull that you can feel. Perhaps a cup of co...
Migraine Suffers Please HELP!!!
Asked by P.A. from Los Angeles
on January 18, 2011
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Had a bizarre skiing accident and collided with a snow boarder. Long story cut shot, I fell on the back of my head and felt that I had the wind knocked out of me. Luck...
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- As a fellow migrain sufferer, I'm so sorry for your pain! I'm assuming the medication you are taking is specific to your injury? I take Maxalt and it works wonders.....
- Go see a chiropractor. Spine health is about total body health, not just your back. EVERYTHING is linked to your nervous system, thus your spine and brain. Most chi...
- Hi P., Even though the MRI showed everything was fine, it is possible there is a subluxation in your spine. Simply put, your nerves aren't firing right because some...
What to Do for Migraine When the Medicine Didn't Work?
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on April 22, 2011
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I am having a bad migraine, it stared last night but didn't want to take my medicine because it has caffeine and I can't sleep, finally I just went to sleep late but w...
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- First of all I once had a migraine so bad, I wanted my husband to place a pillow over my face. It actually turned out to be Spinal Meningitis. So if it lasts more that...
- Oh honey, I feel for you. Migraines are the worst. You can usually safely take ibuprofen even if you have taken Excedrin because they have different active ingredients...
- our menstral cycle does effect headaches and migrianes. are you sure it may not be a sinus headache in conjenction with the migraine? Try a nice hot bath or hot shower...
Headache for 16 Years
Asked by S. from Chicago
on October 29, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My husband has had a chronic daily headache for the last 16 years. He has been to every kind of Dr. you can think of during this time and no one has been a...
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- I just wanted to say that my sister has been suffering with this EXACT same thing every day for 9 years now. She has done everything your husband has done, including t...
- Just curious - does he wake up at the same time everyday? I've heard it helps a lot to do so. Has he been to the ENT? Dentist? Good luck - I get headaches once ...
- My best friend went to a headache clinic in Chicago. Hers were food related. I'm sure you have done all this but Have they tested for TMJ Had the thyroid tested ...
