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I am having Occipital Nerve Block Injections in the next couple of weeks.

I was just wanting to know how many people have had them and if they helped at all. Also are they painful? xXx

I was just wanting to know how many people have had them and if they helped at a...

popit

•10 years ago

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feeling lonely

feeling lonely..extreamly lonely..

Priya_7

•10 years ago

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I take approx 24 triptans a month - 50mg. Research tells not to take many of these- how many do you guys get through?

I'm on 80mg propanolol daily slow release capsule. This has lessened the hospital having to fix me but not lessened the chronic amount. So what is one meant to...

I'm on 80mg propanolol daily slow release capsule. This has lessened the hospita...

MigraineVictim

•10 years ago

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I have been diaglosed with migrane

I have been diaglosed with migraine, I dont want to eat medicines..can i cure it by meditation?

I have been diaglosed with migraine, I dont want to eat medicines..can i cure it...

Priya_7

•10 years ago

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Ill since having flu jab

I had the flu jab my first ever Oct 14th Since then I have had 2/3 migraines with vomiting and diarrheoa a week with pain on the 10 scale. I was taken to...

I had the flu jab my first ever Oct 14th Since then I have had 2/3 migraines wi...

sarahj59

•10 years ago

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Imitrex Injections For Migraines

I was recently put on the Imitrex Injections. for my migraines which I've been suffering from since I was 16yrs. old.Well don't get me wrong the injections get...

I was recently put on the Imitrex Injections. for my migraines which I've been s...

psycochick

•10 years ago

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Can anyone tell me if they have a cold pain over there eye constanley for three days and been told it's a migraine

Because aim not sure anymore the only thing that takes it off is sumatriptan

Poppet1

•10 years ago

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Is Botox for migraine prevention available within all NHS trusts? If so, is there an upper age limit for its use?

Hidden

•10 years ago

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is there a surgical procedure to get rid of migraines? registered disabled at work but due to sick leave days no dept will consider me?

I registered disabled so they are allowing me to come in when I'm ready as I work shifts, but i keep hitting the sickness policy trigger which means I end up...

I registered disabled so they are allowing me to come in when I'm ready as I wor...

debs3935

•10 years ago

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Trying to find an answer to migraines.... 4 migraines in one week!

I have just had a migraine aura, now my head is killing me. I have had these for years, (worse when I was younger) with nausea etc..I have now had 4 migraines...

I have just had a migraine aura, now my head is killing me. I have had these for...

scoles1973

•10 years ago

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i suffer from cluster migraines since age of 10. Would i be considered under the discrimination act 2010 as i am a long term sufferer.

i have had 8 days sick leave and my employer is concerned and may get a formal written warning. I have been to doctors spoken to OHS. I have a booklet from the...

i have had 8 days sick leave and my employer is concerned and may get a formal w...

christinej13

•10 years ago

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Transformed Migraine

I've seen a couple of posts/questions mentioning Transformed Migraine, so thought I'd relate my experiences as I'm having a rare clear-headed day today! I...

I've seen a couple of posts/questions mentioning Transformed Migraine, so though...

Pattipan

•10 years ago

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My 46 year gold husband suddenly started to get daily migraines with auras two weeks ago and we are really seeking advice on what to do.

Out of the blue, my husband had what we thought was a stroke but now believe was a migraine aura almost two weeks ago. The migraine auras have been quite...

Out of the blue, my husband had what we thought was a stroke but now believe was...

kobblefish

•10 years ago

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my husband suffers with cluster headaches. He took sumatripan injection for the first time last weekend with immediate effect.

He has a headache tonight on the opposite side to a usual cluster headache and pain is in face and behind ear in neck has taken injection and its had no effect...

He has a headache tonight on the opposite side to a usual cluster headache and p...

nikkitunnell

•10 years ago

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I have had an unusual aura for 4 days now. Anyone else have this?

Constant migrane for days. I usually have auras that go away in an hour or so. This is a crescent shaped one that is blurry. Went to the ophthalmologist and...

Constant migrane for days. I usually have auras that go away in an hour or so. ...

Lidbnbr

•10 years ago

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Does anyone have any recommendations for a good migraine clinic in London?

I went to the GP to talk about migraines and possibly altering the triptans. Apparently I talk too much because after asking several other migraine rlated...

I went to the GP to talk about migraines and possibly altering the triptans. Ap...

sckd69

•10 years ago

14 Replies

That does it

I've just wasted the time of a very nice Neurologist, and am left feeling like I have to wait for menopause (am 23!) to see if hormonal change alters the...

I've just wasted the time of a very nice Neurologist, and am left feeling like I...

georgiegone

•10 years ago

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My Migraine wakes me up at 3 or 4 in the morning

Have suffered from migraine on and off since I was 40 (12 years ago) and have been able to manage them with traditional medication, but just recently they've...

Have suffered from migraine on and off since I was 40 (12 years ago) and have be...

theunit

•10 years ago

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I go for my second round of Botox net week. I had to schedule for3.5 mths b/c of family things. My migraine now is horrible and can't get it

Under control. Could it be the Botox wearing off?

Ihatemigraines

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Strange prolonged chronic headache

Hello.I'm 25 white male. I have no history of any illness. I was having some problems with my anxiety about 4 weeks ago. I was worried and stressed daily....

Hello.I'm 25 white male. I have no history of any illness. I was having some pro...

HEQoff

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Damn migraines

I keep getting migraines weekly lasting 3 days, and can take painkillers every 4 hrs which don't work, I have had paracetamol, sulphadene, ibuprofen,...

I keep getting migraines weekly lasting 3 days, and can take painkillers every ...

littlejan

•10 years ago

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Coming off Topiramate - terrible headache.

Anyone here come off Topiramate due to side effects and found that their headache is much worse than before they went on it? In an absolute state and nothing...

Anyone here come off Topiramate due to side effects and found that their headach...

jasperc163

•11 years ago

12 Replies

How and why does Botox work to prevent migraine?

I watched the "Trust me I'm a doctor" segment on this with great interest but didn't really get an answer to my question.

I watched the "Trust me I'm a doctor" segment on this with great interest but di...

Pattipan

•11 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for November 2013

I am having Occipital Nerve Block Injections in the next couple of weeks.

feeling lonely

I take approx 24 triptans a month - 50mg. Research tells not to take many of these- how many do you guys get through?

I have been diaglosed with migrane

Ill since having flu jab

Imitrex Injections For Migraines

Can anyone tell me if they have a cold pain over there eye constanley for three days and been told it's a migraine

Is Botox for migraine prevention available within all NHS trusts? If so, is there an upper age limit for its use?

is there a surgical procedure to get rid of migraines? registered disabled at work but due to sick leave days no dept will consider me?

Trying to find an answer to migraines.... 4 migraines in one week!

i suffer from cluster migraines since age of 10. Would i be considered under the discrimination act 2010 as i am a long term sufferer.

Transformed Migraine

My 46 year gold husband suddenly started to get daily migraines with auras two weeks ago and we are really seeking advice on what to do.

my husband suffers with cluster headaches. He took sumatripan injection for the first time last weekend with immediate effect.

I have had an unusual aura for 4 days now. Anyone else have this?

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good migraine clinic in London?

That does it

My Migraine wakes me up at 3 or 4 in the morning

I go for my second round of Botox net week. I had to schedule for3.5 mths b/c of family things. My migraine now is horrible and can't get it

Strange prolonged chronic headache

Damn migraines

Coming off Topiramate - terrible headache.

How and why does Botox work to prevent migraine?

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