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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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Can a migraine cause a brain infarction?
While migraines themselves do not directly cause brain infarctions, certain types of migraines, particularly migraine with aura, have been associated with an increased risk of stroke, including ischemic stroke, which is a type of brain infarction. The underlying mechanisms may involve changes in blood flow and vascular function during a migraine attack. However, the overall risk of stroke in migraine sufferers remains relatively low, and other risk factors, such as age and pre-existing conditions, play a significant role.
What is a normal depakote level?
Your psychiatrist will start with a very low dosage and then slowly increase it until the right dosage is found, i.e. the least amount that will be effective. For some people it is as low as 500 or 750mg. For many it is 1000 or 1500mg. Note that this is not a medication you should self-prescribe. It can be very dangerous in some circumstances. Most people do not have serious side effects but some people do, including life-threatening seizures and permanent liver damage. A doctor can minimize the danger. Experimenting with dosage on your own would be extremely hazardous. Even under medical supervision you do not start or stop Depakote suddenly.
Does flonase Nasal spray affect depakote?
Flonase (fluticasone propionate) and Depakote (divalproex sodium) do not have a direct interaction; however, it's always important to consult with a healthcare provider regarding the use of any medications together. Flonase is a corticosteroid used for nasal allergy symptoms, while Depakote is primarily used for seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, and migraine prevention. If you have specific health conditions or are taking other medications, a healthcare professional can provide tailored advice.
Arnold-Chiari malformation- What is the right bed to have?
For individuals with Arnold-Chiari malformation, a bed that provides optimal support and comfort is essential. A medium-firm mattress can help alleviate pressure points while maintaining spinal alignment. Adjustable beds may also be beneficial, allowing users to elevate their heads or legs to reduce pain and improve circulation. Additionally, using supportive pillows can help maintain proper neck and head positioning during sleep.
What is the difference between Lexapro and Depakote?
Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class, primarily used to treat anxiety and depression by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. Depakote (divalproex sodium) is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and migraine prevention by affecting neurotransmitter activity. While both medications can influence mood, they serve different purposes and work through distinct mechanisms in the brain. It's essential to consult a healthcare professional for appropriate diagnosis and treatment options.
How effective is tylonal 4 for serious headaches?
Tylenol 4, which contains acetaminophen and codeine, can be effective for managing serious headaches, particularly when other over-the-counter pain relievers are insufficient. The combination of acetaminophen for pain relief and codeine, an opioid, can provide additional analgesic effects. However, due to its potential for dependency and side effects, it's typically prescribed for short-term use under medical supervision. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice regarding headache treatment.
Can you get migraine headaches from grinding your teeth?
== == Yes, you can get migraines. Not only can the muscular stress, and bone stress can contribute to migraines, but you are putting direct pressure on the trigeminal nerve. The stress and anxiety that normally bring on teeth grinding are a migraine trigger all on their own, in part from direct physical changes and also indirectly by lowering the body's threshold toward other migraine triggers. There is a device for migraine prevention called the NTI Oral Appliance used for people who have issues with bruxism (teeth grinding) or jaw clenching. A simple mouthpiece is worn during the night, the time of day when most of these behaviors come into place.
Yes you can. My Doctor has been prescribing it this way for 2 years now and it works fine. Just do one pill at a time though. Because the ER has little beads in it, after you cut it in half, place tape over the unused pill until it's time for your next dose.
What is the best doctor to treat bed sores?
Usually the best health care professional is a "Wound Care Specialist". This a nurse with extensive experience on addressing the issues of wound care resulting from extended illness in bed. Call local hospital and talk with a "discharge planner" on how to find one. Or a home care agency. Perhaps a doctor who specializes in long term care, the elderly or the disabled who are bed or wheel chair bound. As an RN I have had quite a bit of experience with bed sores which generally happen due to poor circulation and poor nutrition Suggestions: improve nurtrition (Protein, fresh vegetables, fruits..if person does not feel like eating serve in very small meals,attractively presented, or juice vegetables, Green algae is excellant puchased at health food stores) and vitamin supplements, coat area with yogart that has LIVE, ACTIVE cultures (porbiotics). Get person off area if at all possible, supporting them with lots of pillows so they can comfortably stay on side, change position every several hours. apply thick coating of zinc oxide or castor oil can be healing and helpful, need fluffed up 4x4s gauze squares to hold in place. clease with betadine (get cheaper bottle at Target, etc) daily. have hook neck lamp with small wattage bulb directed to area 1 to 2 times a day for 10 to 20 minutes. BE REALLY CAREFUL YOU HOLD IT SO IT DOES NOT BURN THEM. Gently massage around area to improve circulation. Keep up your courage and appreciate yourself with tenderness of just how difficult this all is.
How do physicians diagnose a migraine?
Doctors diagnose migraine by asking questions about your symptoms to find out if your experience 1) will fit the criteria needed for diagnosis of migraine 2) if your symptoms indicate there may be another cause for head pain and other symptoms.
Because Migraine is primary (not caused by something else) and a diagnosis of exclusion, sometimes MRI/MRA or CT scans are used so that the physician can see visually whether there may be a physical cause within the brain or brain's vascular system that may be triggering the pain.
Below are the criteria adopted by the International Headache Society for two main types of migraine headache - without aura and with aura. The criteria are used as a framework of the most predominant symptoms suffered by migraineurs. They do not describe the experience of every migraineur.
Diagnostic criteria for Migraine Without Aura:- Migraine without aura: at least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D.
- Headache attacks lasting 4-72 hours
- Headache has at least two of the following characteristics:
- unilateral location
- pulsating/throbbing quality
- moderate or severe pain intensity
- aggravation by or causing avoidance of routine physical activity
- During headache at least one of the following:
- nausea and/or vomiting
- sensitivity to light and/or sound
- Not attributed to another disorder
- At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D
- Aura consisting of at least one of the following, but no motor weakness**:
- fully reversible visual symptoms including positive features (ie, flickering lights, spots or lines) and/or negative features (ie, loss of vision)
- fully reversible sensory symptoms including positive features (ie, pins and needles) and/or negative features (ie, numbness)
- fully reversible dysphasic speech disturbance (stuttering, slurring, or aphasia)
- At least two of the following:
- Additional homonymous visual disturbance (which means a loss or blurring of visual in the same visual field in both eyes) and/or unilateral sensory symptoms (loss of sensation that occurs on one side of the body - such as numbness of the face or extremity)
- at least one aura symptom develops gradually over ≥5 minutes and/or different aura symptoms occur in succession over ≥5 minutes
- each symptom lasts ≥5 and ≤60 minutes***
- Headache fulfilling criteria B-D for Migraine without aura begins during the aura or follows aura within 60 minutes
- Not attributed to another disorder
*There are categories of atypical migraines. This diagnostic criteria only lists the most common and prominent features of the typical migraine with aura.
**Motor weakness associated with migraine (when no other physical cause is found) indicates atypical migraine, such as familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine.
***In other types of migraine, aura may last longer than one hour, particularly in subtypes such as hemiplegic migraine where they may last a day or more. A rare complication of migraine is Persistent Aura without Infarction, which means that the aura phase may last for weeks, sometimes months or longer, but scanning of the brain do not indication that a stroke has occurred, meaning that damage to the brain is not at fault for the neurological symptoms.
What is youngest age of person with Temporal Arteritis?
Temporal Arteritis is an autoimmune disease that is most commonly found in people over the age of 50. However, there are sometimes patients found to have TA at much younger ages, especially when other autoimmune diseases are present. Since not all patients are recorded and only recently so, it's impossible to say who was/is the youngest patient with TA.
Keeping a Food Journal to Find Migraine Causes?
Many people suffering from migraines are dealing with a food allergy. It could be anything from wheat to certain food dyes to caffeine. Keeping a food journal can help you uncover any dietary causes for your migraines. To determine if a certain food is causing the migraines, it should be completely eliminated from the diet for a few weeks. If the migraines cease then you may have uncovered the dietary trigger and found an easy way to avoid the pain of migraines.
What is the best way to stop excessive snacking?
dont buy the snacks in the first place, dont go grocery shopping when your hungry, eat your three meals as opposed to constantly munching away slowly, and do something that will keep your mouth occupied but doesnt involve eating, like chewing gum. chew gum and DRINK WATER often time people misinterpret thirst for hunger. if you drink a glass of cold water when you are considering a snack, chances are you'll feel fuller and probably crave another glass of water.
Although Depakote is sometimes used by people as a substitute for street drugs, this is not that common. It works by slowing the brain's activity. It does not repair neurotransmitters - neurotransmitters are chemicals that help brain cells "talk" to each other.
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No, it is impossible to get high off of Depakote, as all it does is repair damaged Neurotransmitters in the brain.
Does going outside help a headache?
No, the best thing to do for a headache is to drink plenty of water and rest.
Could steroid shots in your knee cause ear ringing?
This Just happened to me. I had a cortisone shot in one wrist and one knee.
The ringing in my ears started like a switch had been flipped about 11 hours after the shots . It came on loud about 20 minutes after I laid down but before I fell asleep. I have had the ringing in the past. I am not sure that it ever goes away but it has got to be less of a problem until now. This is the first time that it has had such a sudden loud increase.
How do you avoid migraine headaches caused by changes in barometric pressure?
Try an air conditioning appliance. (Close door and windows and do not get out of the room) or a mask on your nose when the weather is not good for you. An air humidifier in your bedroom may be useful as well. If you need to get out of the room, wear a mask.
Can Straterra cause migraines?
Migraine is currently listed as one of Strattera's less common side effects, general "headaches" are listed as more common.
Strattera can also caused increase heart rate and hypertension (high blood pressure), even if people with no previous risk of hypertension. One of the symptoms of hypertension can be headaches, sometimes severe ones along with other symptoms such as blurred vision and nausea/vomiting. So if you or your child is on Strattera and have not had migraines in the past, it is important to have your doctor monitor blood pressure rather than jumping to a diagnosis of migraine immediately. A doctor is much more likely to look at a young person describing bad headaches that cause vision changes and nausea and vomiting and think migraine rather than high blood pressure.
Other sI'm also wondering the same thing. My 11 yr. old son has been experiencing severe headaches recently. He has been on Strattera for 7 weeks now. The headaches have become severe just in the past week or so. Now that Strattera is at the therapeutic level in his blood, I'm thinking it's definitely a side effect in some people.The first day i took straetta it did triger a horrible migraine. on the second day i cut the dose in half and felt allot beter.
My 13 yr old daughter had her dosage increased 2 months ago, and is in the hospital now with a severe migraine- first one that I know of her having. It may be related.
Side effects of Lexapro and depakote combination?
This information is off a pharmacist's site and has no copyright laws. It appears that Lexapro and Depakote are fine to take together and if you don't feel well on them or you find any of the side effects listed below on either or both of these medications see your doctor right away! Note: Not all people get all these side effects. Generally most side effects disappear within four to six weeks. Never go off this medication without talking to your doctor. If you have any concerns about this medication please speak with your doctor and before taking any over the counter medication please check with a pharmacist first. The most common side effects when taking Lexapro include dizziness, constipation, decreased appetite, premature ejaculation in men, decreased sex drive, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, insomnia, sweating, fatigue, impotence, runny nose and sinusitis. Less common side effects that may be experienced can include abnormal dreams, allergic reactions, abdominal pain, hot flashes, joint pain, inability to reach orgasm, light-headedness, blurred vision, bronchitis, chest pains, coughing, earache, rash, ringing in the ears, sinus congestion, sinus headache, stomachache, increased appetite, heartburn, hypertension, toothache, changes in weight, yawn, vomiting, vertigo, tremor and problems with urination. In escitalopram trials, there were some reports of overdose, including overdoses of up to 600mg, with no associated fatalities. During post-marketing evaluation, Lexapro overdoses involving overdoses of over 1000mg have been reported. As with other SSRIs, fatality is rare. Symptoms often accompanying overdose by escitalopram, alone or in combination with other drugs/alcohol, may include dizziness, convulsions, coma, hypotension (low blood pressure), insomnia, vomiting, nausea, sinus tachycardia, somnolence, and ECG changes. Discontinuing antidepressants, especially suddenly, has been known to cause certain withdrawal symptoms. One possible symptom is a type of spontaneous nerve pulse, described by some patients as a feeling of small electric shocks, which may be accompanied by dizziness. These pulses may be short in duration, may affect any region of the body, and recur up to several times a minute in waking hours. Other symptoms of discontinuation include extreme sensitivity to loud noises and brilliant light, chills, hot flushes, cold sweats, reddening of the face, abdominal pain, weight gain and extreme mental fatigue.
Overall, escitalopram is rated as being "very well tolerated." Seek emergency medical attention if the person taking this medicine has nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or loss of appetite, low fever, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). These symptoms may be early signs of liver damage. Some of these symptoms may also be early signs of pancreatitis. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: * unexplained weakness with vomiting and confusion or fainting; * easy bruising or bleeding, blood in your urine; * fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; * fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; * urinating less than usual; * hallucinations (seeing things that aren't there); * extreme drowsiness, lack of coordination; or * double vision or back-and-forth movements of the eyes. Less serious side effects may include: * mild drowsiness or weakness; * diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach; * depression, anxiety, or other emotional changes; * changes in your menstrual periods; * enlarged breasts; * tremor (shaking); * hair loss; * weight changes; * vision changes; or * unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs: * topiramate (Topamax); * tolbutamide (Orinase); * a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); * aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol); * zidovudine (Retrovir); * clozapine (Clozaril, Fazaclo); * diazepam (Valium); * meropenem (Merrem); * rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater); * ethosuximide (Zarontin); or * another seizure medicine such as phenytoin (Dilantin), carbamazepine (Tegretol, Carbatrol), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), felbamate (Felbatol), lamotrigine (Lamictal), or clonazepam (Klonopin).
