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My interest is in the evaluation and treatment of migraines/headaches.
I am board certified in Internal Medicine and Neurology. I practiced as a general neurologist for over ten years and then decided to focus on migraine/headaches. I have had migraines since childhood and the causes and treatment interest me. My wife, Mary and I started a headache clinic and have worked together for the past 15 years.
My medical training in Neurology was at Wake Forest in North Carolina.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Neurology
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Description: The central nervous system has white matter which transmits signals from one area of the brain to another (cerebrum and lower brain centers).Involved ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Common finding: The scan probably read as "non specific white matter changes" which is can be seen in scans of people with migraine. This is a fairly common statement... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Yes: Some women experience migraines during their pregnancy due to hormonal changes. It is ironic that some women who have migraines report that the migrai... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Seek help: Take your son to the nearest er. It may be a migraine but it might also be something more serious.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Dizziness: Low blood pressure or hypotension can cause dizziness. Many factors can influence blood pressure and it is important to look at the medication that yo... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Yes: It is quite common to have these symptoms with a sinus infection. A sinus headache can be as painful as a migraine or trigger a migraine. Seek medical... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Possible neuropathy: You may be experiencing the symptoms of neuropathy. There are many potential causes such as diabetes, B12 deficiency, exposure to toxins, etc. It is d... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Possible migraine: The loss of peripheral vision prior to a headache may be a migraine with aura, the aura may be the vision changes. This should be evaluated by a neuro... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Find the cause: There are many potential causes for morning headaches such as sleep apnea, uncontrolled bp, caffeine overuse with a withdrawal as the caffeine decreas... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Allergies: Pollution may trigger an allergic response. If the nasal passages respond with swelling and nasal discharge it can lead to a sinus headache. It is imp... Read More
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A 92-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Stroke prevention: The Aspirin may have been stopped by your physician at least temporarily to decrease the chance of GI bleeding. The stroke causes increased stress to ... Read More
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A 76-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Many possibilities: The symptoms mentioned may be signs of a condition know as temporal arteritis. This headache has continued too long to be a classic migraine. High blo... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
No: If you are truly experiencing the worst headache in your life, tell your boss and have someone drive you to the nearest hospital. I dont know what ki... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Possibly: Tension can create muscle spasm in the neck and scalp. This tightness causes pain. The other possible problem may be irritation of the occipital nerve... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Many options: One treatment is an oral splint from your dentist. The dentist can also make sure that there is no damage from this problem. Grinding your teeth damag... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Difficult to answer: You present numerous symptoms which can be linked to numerous medical problems. Sometimes symptoms of headache, depression can be due to a deficiency ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
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Go to ER: If you are having any symptoms of stroke, go to the hospital immediately. Call an ambulance. Do not try to drive yourself. If there is a hospital with... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely: Talk with your dentist about this. This type of problem should be taken seriously. The nerves that provide sensation for the face can be damaged. An a... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
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More details please: The location and size of the cyst impact the treatment decisions.
Is this a primary or secondary cyst>
how old is your granddaughter and is she having... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
? pleurisy: It may be an inflammation of the lining of the lung. It can cause pain when you try to take a deep breath. Are you having any chest pain, cough, fever... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Fever/headaches: Seek medical attention. These symptoms may be due to an infection including meningitis.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
How much caffeine daily caffeine does it take to cause a caffeine withdrawal headache when you stop?
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Taper caffeine: One way to know that you may have a caffeine withdrawal headache is if you are waking with a headache and when you drink coffee etc, the headache impr... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Changes in BP: Many elderly patients take medications that cause changes in their blood pressure. Quick changes in position from supine to sit to stand may cause a d... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Try changing positio: It is possible if you are standing for prolonged periods of time you may have your knees locked. Try slightly bending your knees and if possible take ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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ADVICE FROM MD/PT: The plan should be based on this persons cognitive and physical status.
Physical therapy can help but must be done cautiously with the goal of pain ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Yes: Some people with MS have a more rapid progression of debilitation while others continue to function with less disability. The medications that are av... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Find the cause: Passing out or syncope is an abnormal event and requires a complete work up by an md. It is sometimesba neurologic or cardiac problem but there are ot... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Possibly: There may be a trigger for the vasomotor rhinitis that also triggers a migraine. The drainage can certainly cause nausea. Try to determine what may b... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
? Step throat: The symptoms may be due to strep throat but if symptoms persist more than 24 hours, it would be best to see a physician and find out. There is no subs... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Yes: You may need special consideration for various situations where hearing is important. Classroom lectures, safety considerations for driving etc. There... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Early evaluation: If you have not been diagnosed with migraine and/or you are experiencing the worst headache of your life, go to the emergency department where a ct sc... Read More
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A 62-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Uncertain: The previous comment was no! i would like to make sure that your question relates to autism spectrum disorder vs acute stress disorder, etc before ans... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
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Cochlear Implant: Cochlear implants can help in certain types of hearing loss. An evaluation of the deaf person would be required to know if it would help. Age is not t... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
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Angina: Higher stroke volume helps decrease angina by decreasing the oxygen demand on the heart and improving the oxygen supply and demand ratio.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
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It depends: One question to be answered is did an md tell you it was a circulation problem. If so, what tests were done to determine this? If the problem is vascu... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
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Carotid dissection: If the horners is related to carotid dissection you might also experience headache. Treatment for the initial cause of horners such as pancoast tumor ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
No: These are symptoms that may indicate concussion, bleeding inside the brain. Im not certain where the swelling is but this is not normal. Further athl... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Returning headache: Rebound headache can occur with the frequent, sometimes more than daily use of certain medication treatments for the headache. It is a vicious cycle o... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary Kilgoanswered
Specializes in Neurology
Yes: I would recommend a neurologist, preferably one who is interested in headaches. The first priority is to have a thorough medical history and examinati... Read More
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