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Suggest Remedy For Chronic Headache Leading To A Full Blown Migraine?

I have had chronic headaches (mostly migraines) for the past at least 10 years. I ve had several MRIs and thankfully nothing has turned up. I do have a lot of allergies, but even when I was being treated for those, I still had the headaches. I do take medication daily. It seems I ve tried everything, but can t find a cause or solution. The only relief I get is from Imitrex or Treximet, but my insurance will not give me more than 9 pills every couple months. The main way my headaches start is when I move or get up, then I feel a hammering in the side of my head. This will continue for a while, then lead to a full-blown migraine. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi,

You mentioned your symptoms Increase in the morning & when you move your head. It may be due to: Sinus headache due to chronic sinusitis" or Migraine for prolonged duration.

1. As you are already on Triptans, you can start prophylaxis of migraine, like Tab. Flunarizine 10 mg at bed time & also beta blockers like Tab. Propranolol 20mg/day
2. Relaxation & Stretching exercises.
3. YOGA
4. Local heat on forehead
5. Neck massage
6.Also to have a consultation with an ENT specialist for further evaluation.
7. Have your eye examination done by an ophthalmologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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Suggest Remedy For Chronic Headache Leading To A Full Blown Migraine?

Hi, You mentioned your symptoms Increase in the morning & when you move your head. It may be due to: Sinus headache due to chronic sinusitis or Migraine for prolonged duration. 1. As you are already on Triptans, you can start prophylaxis of migraine, like Tab. Flunarizine 10 mg at bed time & also beta blockers like Tab. Propranolol 20mg/day 2. Relaxation & Stretching exercises. 3. YOGA 4. Local heat on forehead 5. Neck massage 6.Also to have a consultation with an ENT specialist for further evaluation. 7. Have your eye examination done by an ophthalmologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.