Hey Kat, You're right, I was terrified. Every seizure causes me to become more fearful of everything because I'm starting to see everything as a danger. (I can't take a bath, because I could drown if...
Hello SmoothKitty, I don't know if Toradol works for you, but from what I can see, that does not interact with Nardil, and I think all ERs carry it. Hope you're doing well, ~Liz...
Hello Kat10, I know what you mean. When you're already used to one form of seizures, when it changes, it is really scary. Usually I have no aura or any clue when I'm about to seize, but when I was in...
Wolflover, As far as I know, the only parasite I've been tested for is ticks/lyme disease. But both you and Abaranowski have given me great advice on what I should try next. I'm so used to hearing...
Hello Veronica, I don't have any experience with that type of migraine, and I can't tell you what to do. But I can advise you to go to the doctor whenever you experience unusual changes in your...
Hello SmoothKitty, Well, I do know there is more than one type of MAOI, and I'm not sure which one I was on. Also, I was in a hospital while I was getting treatment, so it's possible I was being...
Abaranowski, I don't know if this has anything to do with what you are talking about, but I started my period very early, I was 7 or 8 I believe (most likely 8). And my migraines are all the time,...
Hello Kat10 *hugs* I understand how you feel. I'm 20 years old, and as far as I know, I've never had a seizure in my life. Then last month I "wake up" in ER. I started asking what was going on and...
Hi Smoothkitty, I can't guarantee any of this information, you have to check with a doctor first, but I've been on an MAOI in the past, and I was given Relpax, Frova, Amerge, and Axert (at different...
Thank you both for replying. jimswife, I've tried head on myself, so I can't laugh about it. As I've told everyone, I'm willing to trying ANYTHING. But at this point, it seems like I've tried...
Hello MissVI, I would suggest checking out this website http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/migraines-headaches-symptoms I've found it to be very helpful with trying to figure out what...
Hello, I know how you feel about not wanting to live in pain, I have daily migraines. I've been on topiramate before for about 6 months. I went up to the highest dose on it and never had any side...
I'm 20 years old and have had chronic daily migraines for the past 7 years. I have seen several neurologists, pain management doctors, and have been to the Ann Arbor headache clinic, Cleveland...
Hello Looper13, I'm sorry to hear about your migraines and the problems that go with it. When I first got my migraines I had the nausea and vomitting problem. As time went by I also started getting...
Hello Sway tenshi, I'm so sorry to hear about all of the trouble you've been having. I know how it feels going to the doctor and not getting any answers. One thing I've learned is that, quite often,...
Hello Beachcomber, You may have migraines, migraine pain varies greatly. Some people feel the migraine pain as pressure, while others feel stabbing or throbbing. Then again, you may be suffering from...
Hello Dawn, I've been considering using DLPA latey. Are you on it, or just curious about it? ~Liz...
Sheryl, I'm happy to hear that things are getting better for you and I hope that they continue to do so. *hugs* ~Liz...
Hello Oneida, I'm sorry to hear about both your's and your husband's suffering. I was 14 when I first started getting my migraines, and everytime my mom said something negative about it or how it was...
Hello Anstar, The symptoms you mention sound like they could be autonomic symptoms of migraines. I know you said that you have the same facial pain before, but without the headache... It is possible...
Hello Sheryl, What you mentioned are some known side-effects of Effexor, you should probably call your doctor and mention this to him/her. Best wishes, ~Liz...
Hello JC Park, I'm sorry to hear that your in so much pain. If your depression is a constant issue, you may want to stay on an anti-depressant that works for you (which you may be doing already, I'm...
Hello Painful2, Depending on the type of migraines or headaches you have, chiropractors can be a big help. For example, if the headaches are being caused by neck or back problems there is a very good...
Hi Jennielefleur, I am a sleepwalker as well, but I've never been able to remember anything from my "episodes." I usually just wake up in bed, get up to see my family just to have my mother say "do...
I hope you feel better soon Kala. Best wishes to you, ~Liz...
Hello Knightfall, I'm sorry if I gave you the impression that it always takes several attempts for nerve block to work. Like many things, it may not work the first try, but it quite often does... I...
Hi Ann, I have been to a sleep specialist before and he wanted to catch one of my episodes while I was hooked up to an EEG, EKG, and something else. I ended up staying the sleep center for a week,...
I've been sleepwalking for a couple of years now, and just recently my doctor told me that there is some connection between sleepwalking and migraines. It would be ok, if not for the fact that I've...
Hi Heav, Gluten is commonly found in rye, wheat, and barley. A glueten free diet will avoid all of these foods. Health food stores are good places to find foods without gluten in them. You can...
Hello Baz94 It sounds like it's possible that your cold caused you to get a sinus infection. I get sinus infections frequently, and while I wouldn't use the same words as you to describe it, it...
Hello Heav, Welcome to HealingWell. Have your doctors prescribed any meds to you? Ever tried anything like birth control? Have you tried seeing a headache specialist? Headaches related to your...
Hello Milton Luban, I'm pretty sure that any chemical imbalances in a person's body can cause headaches and/or migraines. Are you on any testosterone supplements now?...
Hello Ted, Have you ever just has a simple blood test to check your blood sugar levels? I know there are some mornings that I wake up with a headache and shaking hands, but after I get some sugar in...
Hello Defrostmode, I'm glad to hear that your family made you feel better and that your wife supports you. Good luck with the job, I hope everything goes well for you! Best wishes, ~Liz...
Hi Defrostmode, Trust me, it's not just you; you are not alone on this. I guess I'm in the same boat as you, my Docs and my family keep saying "there are people with worse migraines than you and...
Hi Desviante, I hope you find out what's causing your migraines, I know how difficult it is to be stuck with a problem and having no idea what's causing it. My parents always get upset with me when I...
Hello Wenmarie, I'm not sure if it is the ER or the individual doctor. I have an ER doc that will pretty much give me whatever I tell him helps me (I never take advantage of that because I appreciate...
Hello tmlindsey, Don't worry, you're only as crazy as the rest of us :P Your headaches almost sound like atypical tension headaches to me. Have you ever tried accupuncture or accupressure? Seriously...
Hello Desviante, Welcome to HealingWell, I hope you'll be able to get some help here, even if it's just by talking. I'm glad to hear that you're trying to eliminate some known migraine trigger foods....
Hello Mom1029, I'm not sure about the refractory headaches, but is it possible that the Topomax was helping your son more than he thought and without it they are getting worse again? I've noticed...
I got really lucky with my nurse at the doctor's office, she is the nicest nurse I have ever met. The first thing she does is turns the light off for me, she keeps the talking to a minimum and she...
Thank you Yana :) I've learned never to annoy the nurse that is going to be giving you a shot...they can really make those things hurt! I ended up having to go to my doctor the day after I went to...
Hello Lillteoleme, I never had any side effects when I was taking Topomax, but there are many people on here who have had the same ones you are experiencing. Just make sure that you let your doctor...
Hello Mom1029, Welcome to HealingWell. Many people with migraines have tons of tests done that show no physical reason for the pain, doctors at headache clinics should know that. If you don't mind me...
Hi Behindtheseeyes, When I first started taking it, I was really groggy in the mornings, I just wanted to sleep all day lol. But that went away fairly quickly. It's natural to be nervous the first...
Hello Behindtheseeyes, Like Kymark said, everyone is different. Just because the side effects are listed, it doesn't mean you will have them. I've always been a little overweight, so I got really...
I had to go into the ER today; it was one of my worst ER experiences. The nurse asked me when my migraine started and I told her that it had started getting worse about a week ago (I have migraines...
Hello BaByGaBe, I'm sorry that you're having such a hard time. This probably doesn't help you too much, but I have the same fears. I've passed out several times and it seems like I always manage to...
Hello Knightfall, Welcome to Healingwell. I've had somewhat similar pain issues. I have a stabbing/throbbing pain above the inside corner of my right eye. Not too many pain meds are able to touch it....
Hello LoloBug, While tension headaches are unlikely to occur on just one side, it has been known to happen. Of course, you might want to talk to your doctor about it because there could be an issue...