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Migraine Headaches

A migraine headache is a recurring headache affecting only a portion of the head, which is coupled by nausea, sleep disruption, vomiting, visual disturbances and depression. It is approximately 3 times more common in women than in men.

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Should a person with bipolar disorder get married?

Yes if they are in Love just because they have BiPolar doesn't mean they can't do things like everyone else!!!...idiot

Second Opinion (different user):

Of Course! In it's more mild forms Bipolar disorder is hardly even noticeable. Especially with treatment. Even the more severe Bipolar 1 Disorder is not so bad with treatment. I'm going to assume that you are asking this question partly based on the idea that Bipolar Disorder is genetic. The Nazi's and some other countries euthanized Bipolar people (prevented them from having kids via surgical methods). If you are more accepting than a Nazi you should have no problem with Bipolar people getting married to whomever they wish. It turns out that Bipolar disorder is only partially genetic. It is largely based on the environment that people live/grow up in. For example: There are two 100% genetically identical twins. One of them is diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Statistics show that, even though they are 100% genetically identical, there is only about a 50% chance of the other twin being Bipolar. It is not just about genetics.

How do migraine headaches differ from headaches?

The difference between a migraine headache and a tension headache is that while a tension headache involves the muscles and fascia of the scalp and neck tightening and causing pain, a migraine involves a large chemical change that affects the entire body. Blood vessels in the brain become wider, serotonin is lowered, and nerves misfire - causing severe pain - along with a host of other symptoms.

However this is not clear at this point that migraine is caused by serotonin deficiency.

The most frequent tension headache causes are stress, hunger, alcohol and sinus issues such as infection and allergies. Migraine headaches are much more severe than tension headaches. They also affect women more than men, and can sometimes accompany the menstrual cycle. Migraine headaches sometimes elicit other symptoms than just a throbbing head; such as sensitivity to light or sound. Migraines can last from hours to days, and can affect the sufferer's ability to focus, concentrate, work and interact with family. They often cause nausea and force the person to lie down in a dark room, to try to sleep it off.

Can you drink alcohol with a 250mg to 500mg daily dosage of Depakote?

Drinking should be discussed before hand with the prescribing doctor. Depakote does make some people drowsy, and can cause some liver problems relatively quickly. It's best to discuss this before with the doctor.

You should not drink alcohol while taking Depakote, whether you have bipolar or not is not an issue. It's a matter of the medication, not the illness.

Personal Experience:

I take the 500mg depakote twice a day for epilepsy and know my limits. Depakote can easily make you drowsy and tired so whenever I decide to have alcohol I only have 1 or 2 light beers such as Bud Light, Coors Light, or Miller Light. Plus, I only drink once or twice a month. When I went to a dinner years ago a buddy decided to treat me to a beer. I decided to have a bottle of Heineken but pretty soon I started getting dizzy and tired.

Safe to take excedrin migraine and percocet together?

Yes it is safe.

I have been taking percocet and excedrin maximum strength for years,

but as always its safer to consult your doctor for reassurance due to the

face that nobody knows your current medical history.

I say yes.

Should you jog at night or in the morning?

well it dosent matter when you jog because they both have cool air. though at night time its hadder to see.

Is depakote a steroid medication?

NO!!!!! Depakote is Divalproex Sodium, a Valproic Acid derivative. Valproic Acid was originally used as an industrial solvent. Its anti-manic properties were discovered by accident.

If you are taking Depakote for a bipolar condition can you just stop taking it?

No! There is a real risk of having severe, life-threatening seizures, so it is imperative to see your doctor who will reduce the dose appropriately if needed.

Can i take Excedrin migraine with prednisone?

Id say it's not a great idea. Prednisone upon withdrawal can lead to a higher level of salicylate in the blood which can cause salicylate toxicity in too high of concentrations. I dont know enough about it to fully answer your question, but The site drugs.com interaction checker is where I got my info.

What is the cause of a headache?

Annoying or loud noises. Annoying noises would be young children in the back of the car or other passangers distracted you from your driving. A loud noise could be that of honking horns if you're on a jammed highway. Those are just two examples. Stress of carful driving could do it too.

Why is Excedrin Migraine not sold in Canada?

Excedrin Migraine containsacetaminophenand aspirin. In Canada itis illegal (since 1986) to sell or import for sale anyanalgesicthat containsacetaminophenand aspirin together.

Will I lose weight if you stop taking Depakote?

i have taken depakote for 5 years now. The first year i was on it i gained 20lbs after i got ysed to the drug i started dropping the weight I'm still on depakote and back to the same weight i was when i started to take it. your body just needs to get used to the drug and you will loose the weight.

Why do you get cold chills when you have a migraine?

Migraine is a neurologic disease. It can affect parts of the brain that help to control temperature. It can also affect circulation. Having cold extremities is a common symptom of a Migraine attack.

Can you take excedrin migraine and imitrex within 12 hours?

Yes, you can take Excedrin Migraine and Imitrex within 12 hours. You can even take them at the same time.

Excedrin Migraine contains acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin, and caffeine. All of these are safe to take with Imitrex - which is a triptan medication and works by a different mechanism than the medicines in Excedrin Migraine.

Can depakote cause hepatitis?

well, if you're like me then you really don't have a choice. I started having seizures in 2001 at the age of 15 and went through so many different medications. Of course Depakote was the only medication strong enough to "control" my seizures or decrease the number I was having daily and weekly anyways; however, Depakote is valporic acid which is hard for your liver to break down so that is why you have to have liver function tests done every so often. I have mine done every 3 months when I go to get my refills.

What other conditions may accompany Arnold-Chiari malformation?

Scientists do not know what causes Arnold-Chiari malformations. One hypothesis is that the base of the skull is too small, forcing the cerebellum downward. Another theory focuses on overgrowth in the cerebellar region.

When you have bad migraine do you need glasses?

Migraine is a genetic, neurologic disease. It is a primary condition, which means that it is not caused by another condition, including poor eyesight. Eyesight problems can trigger Migraine attacks in some patients. Migraine aura can also cause eyesight difficulties which may make the Migraine patient think they need glasses, but aura goes away when the Migraine attack resolves.

For appropriate diagnosis, treatment and management of Migraine, please seek the help of a board certified Migraine and headache specialist who has had additional training and experience in headache medicine.

For appropriate diagnosis, treatment and management of sight difficulties, please seek the help of a board certified ophthalmologist who is specially trained in caring for eyes.

Can hitting your temple cause headaches?

if it isnt serious then you get a bruise, if it was bad then you get a concussion, and if it is really bad then your brain swells inside your skull and you die unless it is treated right away. but you still might die if the medical team you go to isn't the greatest.

When will excedrin recall end?

Their website claims that in October 2012 Excedrin Migraine will be available again. It has been in production for a little while. Hopefully that means that all of the other Excedrin brands will also be available soon.

Can you get rid of a headache by getting a brain freeze?

Yes. Sometimes I wake up with a headache behind or above my eyes. I take a little trip to my neighborhood 7-11 and grab a small slushy and pound it. After a devastating brain freeze, my headache is all but gone. like magic.

Is it safe to use depakote with NyQuil?

All i can speak from is personal experience...and all of my health care professionals have suggested NOT taking any other drug/substance that can increase the liklihood of becoming sleepy. For me it hightens the chance of seizure activity. I'd say if you can at all help it stay away from all night time drugs.

Does exercise help a headache?

Physical exertion or exercise can trigger certain types of headaches. There are over 100 different headache disorders. See your physician or headache specialist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Migraine and headache disorders.

Why does depakote cause your urine to smell sweet?

I do not know about the urine butt it destroyed my stomach i threw up for a year about four times a week or more . If your docter wants to put you on deathkote just say know. They should take dethkote off the market!

What is the best medication for continuous pain relief?

It depends on your child (what medication that child responds best to) and on the type of pain. Some children will respond better to acetaminophen (Tylenol) than they will to ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin). For others it is the reverse.

Prostaglandins are chemicals (unsaturated carboxylic acids) in the body that help it activate and transmit pain signals, among many other things. Prostaglandins are usually good things - warning the brain that something is wrong. Acetaminophen is thought to work on COX-3, in theory reducing those specific type of prostaglandins. Ibuprofen is thought to do the safe, but with COX-2.

Ibuprofen seems to be best indicated for situations where inflammation is of especially great concern (eg, a sprained ankle, migraine). It is always a good idea to ask your doctor, however. Some doctors will advise to alternate doses of acetaminophen with ibuprofen every three to four hours.

Just know that you should not be giving any medication that contains aspirin to a child under 18 years of age, unless your doctor directs you otherwise. This means you need to read the label of active ingredients on any medication, because while certain medications are obviously aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin, St. Joseph's), there are other medications (namely Excedrin brand, or a CVS/Walgreens/Rite-Aid Excedrin copycat) which contains aspirin as well as acetaminophen.