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How Can Chronic Migraine And Persistent Headaches Be Treated For A Teenager?

a teenager has chronic migraine, family is poor. no income. headaches for several years. general practioners presc. meds, but of little help. any help would be greatly appreciated. girls father just called. her doctor is referring her to a specialist so I will be on hold for a while. thank you for your time and info.
Fri, 19 May 2017
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

You have mentioned that the girl is having migraine problem...

So first migraine should be confirmed with the careful history taking

In migraine headache throbbing in nature and unilateral usually with associated flashes of light or nausea

If migraine confirmed and repeated attack comes then prophylactic therapy for that should be started

During acute headache from migraine brufen useful... If brufen not effective then rizatriptan like drug needed to abort headache

If migraine not the cause then check blood pressure and CT scan like investigation done If needed

Take care

Hope your concern solved

Consult physician or neurologist for examination and discuss your case

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How Can Chronic Migraine And Persistent Headaches Be Treated For A Teenager?

Hi welcome to the health care magic You have mentioned that the girl is having migraine problem... So first migraine should be confirmed with the careful history taking In migraine headache throbbing in nature and unilateral usually with associated flashes of light or nausea If migraine confirmed and repeated attack comes then prophylactic therapy for that should be started During acute headache from migraine brufen useful... If brufen not effective then rizatriptan like drug needed to abort headache If migraine not the cause then check blood pressure and CT scan like investigation done If needed Take care Hope your concern solved Consult physician or neurologist for examination and discuss your case