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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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What are the psychological effects of hair loss and how can you address them?
Most people, if not all, absolutely hate losing their hair. While some people come to grips with their hair loss; there are those for whom it is a very anxious and harrowing experience. Some people just take hair loss as a fact of life and are not too concerned about it even though they might not like it. Others are concerned about it, but do not know what and if, they can do anything to stop the hair loss. And then in extreme circumstances, some people really take hair loss badly and get highly distressed about it, up to the point of getting into depression. If you have not experienced hair loss, you may wonder what all the fuss is about. But for someone who has experienced it, it can be and often is, devastating. People think of their hair as an integral part of their appearance and very necessary for making good first impressions. For someone who is in the public eye professionally, hair loss can also affect his work as well as being a personal problem. The psychological effects of hair loss can be very difficult to handle. It is important that people learn to cope with hair loss and also to help others cope with it. The first thing that you should do if you are losing your hair and are anxious about it; is to talk to someone. You can either talk to a family member or friend; or else seek out a counselor. It also might help to talk to your doctor. Your doctor can educate you about your hair loss and also about the various treatment options open to you. If the medical options don't work for you, you can try the surgical treatment options, which will definitely help you in your hair loss. And while you are trying out all the various treatments, keep one thing in mind. Bald can also be very sexy!
Why would a 12-year-old be prescribed risperdal adderall and depakote?
I agree with others, somehow the drs. have dx adhd, but depakote is also for bipolar disorder, they do prescribe Ritalin with lithium also, it would depend on how long your child has been on these med's and is it helping? depakote can upset your stomach, lithium will make you very tired if you are not bipolar. it may be they are trying to figure out what is wrong. I would just try the depakote alone or the risperdal alone and see if any results. Does the adderall work, usually they rx Klonopin with adderall or Ritalin if you get too nervous, not all adhd people have psychotic episodes, if you feel uncomfortable with all these med's go to a different doctor a specalist. I do not trust all these drugs they are giving out anymore.
ANSWERUNFORTUNATELY, kids are being given strong medication at a younger and youngerage these days. Somewhere along the line, a physician diagnosed the child withADD/ADHD (attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)and was prescribed Adderall, a stimulant. In children, stimulants are known tohave the opposite effect than an adult. So, theoretically, the stimulant slowsdown a child, and helps them concentrate and 'stay on task'. As for the other two drugs, the child was, at some point, diagnosed with a behavior disorder ie..aggressiveness towards others, self-abuse, inappropriate bursts of anger, or insome way a danger to him/herself and others around them. Risperdal is in a class of drugs called 'anti psychotics'. It is also prescribed for schizophrenia. Depakote or Depakene is primarily used to treat epilepsy, but isalso frequently used for behavior disorders and/or acute manic depression.This 12 year old is on a strong cocktail of meds, and if it were up to me, I would have the child re-evaluated, and find out exactly why and how much medication they actually need, and also try and find out the root cause of thebehavior problems. A good neurologist would be a good place to start and alsoa physician who has experience with adolescent behavior disorders. Behaviormodification techniques, when applied appropriately, could possibly help asmuch or more than medication. Hope This Helps.<TIPS: Read all your labels. Treat your child like they were a diabetic and get diabetic jams, keep them away from candy, pop, sweetened juice (stick with acidic juices low in sugar and if very young these acidic juices can be watered down.) Remember, there are so many hidden sugars in many things we eat so really read those labels then jot down the brand name you choose and your next shopping trip will be easier. Most children really don't care for veggies so make cheese sauces (kids generally love cheese) or make funny faces out of the vegetables (anything to get them to eat it.) Be careful with fruits too. Many parents give their children bananas and they are great for potasium, but high in sugar so give them a very small one once or twice a week. Grapes are also high in sugar. It wouldn't hurt your whole family to go on this type of diet (no sugar). The average person in the U.S. and Canada eats 15 - 18 lbs. of sugar a year!!! The next time you are in the grocery store check out how much sugar that is in a given year! After my girlfriend took sugars away from her son he was like a different child. He became calm, was smiling instead of crying and having fits of temper and his grades went up and he got along well with other children. He is now 25 years old and he has told me if he falls off the wagon and has 2 Pepsi's instead of one he gets moody, argumentative, and just plain miserable and he goes right back on his no sugar diet.
See another specialist (DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILD OFF THE MEDICATIONS THEY ARE ON, ON YOUR OWN!) Discuss it with your doctor and he will work with you. Be firm about taking your child off the meds and trying the no sugar diet. If you don't feel there is an improvement in 2 months then go back to the specialist and back on the meds.
Good luck!
ONE MORE THOUGHTIn regards to the first poster, the above poster is correct. NEVER take a child(or anyone else) off medication without supervision of a physician. Changing and or reducing medication must be done slowly, in incriments, under a doctorscare. If you feel strongly about taking a child off of meds, be insistant andremember, it is YOUR child. Changing medicton or eliminating medication canhave serious effects if not done correctly. On another note, a syndicatedcolumn written by a physician, claims a very high success rate with his diet,which he calls "NO SUGAR - NO FLOUR". For overweight children and adults,anecdotal comments from his readers claim a high rate of success for losing weight, and this I'm sure will help with the "no sugar" idea from an aboveposter advocating eliminating sugar from a child's diet, to improve behavior.................BEST WISHES FOR A NEW YEAR...........<<It amazes me that if a "boy is to be a boy and a little over-active" some parents find this discouraging and a drain on their energy and it wasn't so long ago that some mothers would actually sedate their children! It's sad because the children look up to us for the decision making and it's time for this mom to forget about what she is doing and start paying attention to her child and trying other sources (such as the no sugar diet) for her son. Have that talk with her. Start out by saying "I just noticed your sons behavior has changed ........" You have every right to say something since you are looking after him.
Good luck
If you get migraines from red wine is Marsala Wine likely to give you a migraine?
Yes try taking an anti histamine before you drink your red wine you may find that it helps.
Did Picasso suffer from migraine?
It is unknown whether Picasso truly suffered Migraine with aura, however it is assumed that his painting style evolved from his experience with Migraine aura.
Can you mix pepcid and depakote together?
Whether mixing Pepcid and depakote together is smart, or even possible, the smart patient will discuss it with their doctor and/or pharmacist. We cannot know what other medicines a patient is taking, or what their personal medical history may be.
For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache and Migraine, please seek the help of a board certified Migraine and headache specialist.
No medication should do that to anyone at any age. I would take them off of the meds, but you should really call a doctor first. It also sounds like a mini stroke. When my Grandma had a mini stroke 2 years ago, she lost some of her speech and a little mobility, but with physical therapy she regained it back. Good luck and God Bless:)
Can cold sweats be sign of early pregnancy?
One of the most common causes of Night sweats during early pregnancy (first trimester) is the hormonal changes related to pregnancy. But cold sweats are not typically a sign of pregnancy.
# Diet/Allergy: Many foods can trigger migraines. We hear about this all the time. Wines, aged cheeses, and chocolate being the most popular culprits. What is not often talked about is the role poor nutrition can play in causing migraines. Magnesium deficiency and a lack of the B vitamins are the most prominent. Maintaining a consistent eating pattern is also important, because dips in blood sugar or dips in your serotonin levels caused by lack of food can trigger a migraine.
# Environmental allergies: such as to mold.
# Smoking. Besides acting as an allergen and tripping you up that way, migraines may be caused in part by excess dopamine. Nicotine increases dopamine.
# Odors: Some migraineurs exhibit a sensitivity to perfumes or certain odors.
# Sunlight. Fluorescent light. Glare from computer screens. Sometimes it is the light itself, sometimes it is flickering - such as the almost imperceptible flicker of fluorescent lights, or a ceiling fan than is spinning over a light source.
# Stress, both directly and indirectly. Directly, because the physical changes brought on by stress (or by relaxations after long periods of stress) can cause migraines. Indirectly, because stress as a whole lowers your threshold for any other migraine trigger you might have. For example, perhaps you can normally stand 5 hours under fluorescent lights. Being stressed might lower that threshold down to 3 hours.
# Weather (barometric changes, cold, humidity, etc.. Different weather patterns affect people differently.)
# Extreme temperature shifts: such as staying in air conditioning all day and then walking outside into humid, summer weather. Or taking an incredibly hot shower and then running to catch the bus on a freezing day. You want to give your body time to adjust.
# Dehydration
# Patent Foramen Ovale - PFO is a congenital birth defect in which there is a small hole in the heart. Having surgery to correct this anomaly can help cut down on the frequency of your migraines.
# Lack of sleep OR too much sleep. (Maintaining a normal sleep schedule is key. This means not sleeping in until all hours on the weekends. You get up at the same time every day, you go to bed at the same time.)
# Hormonal changes (puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause)
# Migraines from exertion. These can be brought on from exercise, or sometimes brought on by sex.
# Injury: Some people have migraines develop only after injuries, like a concussion, or neck trauma.
# Pseudotumor cerebri - where too much cerebrospinal fluid in the body is pressing on the brain. Sufferers are asked to maintain a healthy weight, and are often put on diuretics to help them urinate excess fluid from the body.
# Chiari Malformation - a condition where the lower back part of the skull is too small, and presses in on the brain. Surgery is the preferred treatment.
what causes migrains
The only one who can properly diagnose your headache is a physician. Head pain can be the sign of a tumor, but this is fortunately a rare occurrence.
Are cereals the cause of migraine?
Migraine is a genetic neurological disease. The cause of Migraine is in the genes.
Can you treat migraine with massage?
Some patients use massage as adjunct therapy for their Migraine attacks. For some it is helpful, for others it is not. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment advice, seek the help of a physician or headache specialist.
Is clear urination an early sign of pregnancy?
Those can be signs of pregnancy, but it doesn't mean you are pregnant. Wait another day or two and if you haven't gotten your period take a home test. If you are still unsure go see a doctor. I normally have very regular periods and last month, I was a week late. So late isn't always pregnant. Hope this answers your questions. yes it is a sign...it happens like in the first week of conception
Yes, they can be related. I feel your pain. Luckily I outgrew my migraines as I got older. Many people do. Go see a doctor. Go see a specialist. Great strides have been made in the treatment of migraines.
Can lisinopril be taken for migraines?
Lisinopril can be taken for migraines, however it will not stop a migraine attack...Lisinopril is prescribed for many things, and one of them is a type
of migraine prevention.....lisinopril is prescribed as a preventive drug for
migraines as well as propanolol, or inderol. another medicine that can be
prescribed for migraine prevention is gabamentin (neurontin). I am a cluster
migraine sufferer and I have used all listed in prevention of migraines....keep
in mind that lisinopril and propanolol and inderol are also hypertension meds
and control high blood pressure.
What causes severe headaches and dizziness which come on suddenly during sleep?
I think you need to see a doctor quickly... I do NOT want to put ideas in your head, but anything like that I've seen in practice was not good... I'd appreciate it if you'd post the answer once a diagnosis is found...!!
What is tHe Longest lasting migraine medication?
For medicines that are prescribed only for migraines, Frova is the longest lasting. It is in the triptan category with Imitrex. It is often prescribed for menstrual migraines due to how long it is able to work. While Imitrex works for 2-4 hours, Frova lasts 24.
What are the symptoms of Pulsarghus Migrane?
There will be Numerous Pains in your earlobe , heart and head (headache) If pains continue for 4-5 days there will be a 30% Chance of Death. It is Really Painful, i know that because i suffered it.
Can you take Lorazepam with Excedrin PM?
Yes, you can take Lorazepam with Excedrin PM.
Lorazepam is an anti-anxiety medication.
Excedrin PM contains acetaminophen (Tylenol) and diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Both are safe to take with Lorazepam.
the gum resin, which contains guggulsterone, a steroid compound. It appears to be effective in lowering blood levels of both total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
Can anyone define migraine with scientific reason?
Migraine is not well understood, although we are learning more and more about the genetics, pathophysiology and epidemiology of Migraine every day. Migraine is a diagnosis of exclusion - we cannot test FOR it, but try to rule out other disorders/diseases before diagnosing Migraine. There exist now some tests to help determine if someone carries the genetic capacity for certain types of Migraine, but this too is incomplete. Currently the Mayo hospital is doing research to help us find more genes associated with Migraine that will help us devise tests for Migraine instead of simply ruling everything else out. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorder and disease, please seek the help of a board certified headache specialist.
Can methergine be used for migraine headaches?
Yes, but it's a pretty old drug that has mostly (but not entirely) been superseded by chemically related drugs called "triptans".
Methergine hailed originally from the laboratories of the great Swiss pharmaceutical company, Sandoz. It is chemically related to lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), which itself was a hypothetical anti-migraine agent.
Will quinine help get rid of migraines?
A half of a cup of tonic water after the migraine begins seems to work for my wife's migraines. We came upon this by accident as we were out camping and I had some for helping my leg cramps and she tried it and wowie zowie, it worked!
Can stress cause migraines puking the shakes and other flu like symptoms?
Stress could cause flu-like symptoms, but not normally all at once. You should have your doctor evaluate you according to your own needs and issues. It could be an indication of something more serious, but then again, it may not be at all.
If it is stress related, it may also be all inside your head. It depends on how much stress you have. The more stress you have, the worse your condition.
