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What To Do When Migraine Occurs Again?
I am seeing a neurologist. I have migraine headaches,dizziness ,loss of cognitive skills , memory loss.I have had mri,mra,ct,halter monitor,and cognitive learning classes by a speech pathologist/therapist.I was on topamax 3times a day which gave me more migraines and throwing up.i am now on elavil .I am afraid to drive or go back to work because anything could happen at anytime.I am 57 yrs old 185 lbs at 5 6.this all started in October when I was walking my dog at night and I started to see flashing lights. I am now starting to have migraines again now what do I take or tests can I take.Could it be epilepsy or a tumor?
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Sun, 1 Jun 2014
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Hi,
If migraine attacks occur on daily basis and disrupt daily life activities. Then you need migraine prophylaxis, Tab. Tryptanol.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. HIKMATULLAH,
Neurologist
If migraine attacks occur on daily basis and disrupt daily life activities. Then you need migraine prophylaxis, Tab. Tryptanol.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. HIKMATULLAH,
Neurologist
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