I have gotten headaches at least once a day every day since I was about 8 years old. I was diagnosed with migraines back then but there hasn't been any prescription that has worked for me. So I have been taking at least 600 mg of ibuprofen a day. (I'm 20 now). My regular doc told me to continue taking this much...I'm worried it will damage my liver pretty badly if I keep taking this much. I am going to the neurologist on Tuesday for these headaches but I don't know what/ if anything will come of it...I don't know this whole thing worries me. By the way I have had eye exams food allergy tests... etc.
2007-10-01 15:55:45 · 3 answers · asked by brainstewie 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Well, one thing I want to ask, is what kind of symptoms are you showing for your migraines. The reason that I ask, is that sometimes cluster headaches are misdiagnosed as migraines, and cluster headaches are worse, by far, and usually require a different type of treatment. Knowing your symptoms might make it a little easier to determine which one it is. For example, do they happen the same time each day, are there any specific triggers, are you sensitive to light, sound, or smell, do you have nausea, where is the headache located, do you have any symptoms before and after the pain stops? Those are all some symptoms that might help differentiate the 2. Can also send me a mail if you want..
2007-10-01 16:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doc about Keppra. It is an anti siezure med but it is also used for migraines. Several anti seizure meds are for that matter.
2007-10-01 16:02:37 · answer #2 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might sound silly, but I got one of those foot massage rs and set it on mild and put my head on it. It works for me.
2007-10-01 16:05:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋