What is Migraine Headaches
Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on o...
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20/male/Florida
Attend a university full time. Was very outgoing, hyper, social. Last year had a very stressful event by breaking my knee while playing soccer, eventually began having panic attacks-they went away and I only get them when I begin to get a migraine which is triggered by stressful events. The pain is equevelent to that off really tight pressure that covers only a small area of the upper right part of my head and extends to my cheeks. No other real symptoms except slight dizziness and the rest seems psychological because I'm scared I'll have a tumor or aneurysm, I'm sure that's not it. Excedrine migraine works only sometimes and my mother's side of the family has a history of severe migraines, can anyone recommend a perscription medicine. Homeopathic solutions usually don't work... Posted on 01/11/09, 03:01 pm |
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Well, you need to see your Doctor to get the prescription: but, I'm on Topamax. It works to prevent the Migraine from happening.
If you want something for the pain that you can buy at the store (OTC) try Excedrine Migraine. Good Luck! 
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Sounds like what some call a 'cluster' headache. I would guess that is what it is, but guessing is not a good idea.
The biggest problem I see in your post is assumption. Your problem could be a number of things. I think you are best advised to consult your doctor with the goal of a CAT or MRI to rule out sinus complications (mostly). Whatever it is, you may reach a point where nothing OTC will help, ... then you will wish you had a history with a doctor so you can get a prescription. I would tell my primary care physician I am having what I think are migraine headaches, describe 'em, and take his advice.
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Hi, same here the only thing that works only some times is the Excedrine Migraine. I have tried so many migraine prescriptions, but they didn't work for me. I try to drink caffine when I have a migraine it takes the edge off a little bit.
Let us know how you are getting along.
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You might also get checked out for a sinus infection, if they happen at the same time as a migraine, it can be AGONY...but it's a quick fix..at least half of the problem is. I hope you find some relief soon!
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