Question 1

what are the most common migraine triggers?

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Here are some:: Triggers for migraine headaches can include things like stress, odors/scents, neck tension, alcohol, hormonal changes(such as menses),  lights, smoke or other fumes, ^'ed physical activity, particular foods, becoming overheated ; sleep patterns.

Question 2

what are the most common migraine symptoms?

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Migraine: Aside from headache, migraines may be associated with flashing lights, zigzags, light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, and sometimes numbness in certain parts of the body.  Contact your pcp if you have any of these symptoms.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: common migraine?

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No aura: Migraine without aura are also known as the common migraine. These migraines are more prevalent than the classic migraine type and about 80% of patients who have migraines, have migraine without aura.

Question 4

sudden scintillating scotomas, five episodes within 6 months. history of common migraine but these episodes are not followed by headache. migraine or not necessarily?

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Most likely, but...: It is not uncommon for a person's migraine syndrome to change over time. Medication changes or hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women can contribute. A migraine need not cause a headache to be a migraine. Nevertheless, at your age it is prudent to get checked out by a neurologist who can take a thorough history &amp; do a neurologic examination.

Question 5

how common is familial hemiplegic migraine vs common migraine?

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Genetics: there is usually a genetic component in all migraine variants; however, hemiplegic migraines are certainly less common than classic migraine; however, theoretically, more dangerous.

Question 6

i suffer from migraines and pass out. i am on topamax, (topiramate) and migraine medication.... any recomendations?

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Misdiagnosis?: Migraine equivalents that affect the basilar artery system can cause imbalance and incoordination. In addition they can can cause confusion, dysarthria - inability to speak coherently, paresthesias of the face, dizziness, nausea, and double vision.  The fact that you pass out warrants further evaluation - is it truly loss of consciousness or simply falling due to incoordination?

Question 7

does mycratine work as a migraine medication?

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Unknown: Mycratine is a homeopathic product, and it is marketed as a migraine product.  I  can not find any sudies about its efficacy.

Question 8

what should i do if i take too much migraine medication?

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Migraine: If you are having too frequent migraines. You may benefit from taking preventive medications such as beta blockers, topamax, (topiramate) etc.

Question 9

are over-the-counter medications for migraine effective?

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Yes!: Excedrin migraine and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine like ibuprofen, naproxen, Ketoprofen all work well for many people. Sometimes a little caffeine or chocolate does just the trick [unless those are migraine triggers for you!]. Talk with your doc about prevention if your headaches are frequent, severe, your meds don't work, or it's changing your life. Good luck.

Question 10

can migraine medication make a migraine your headache worse?

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Definitely: Medication overuse migraine, which results from the repetitive and chronic use of headache abortive medications for three months or more . Good example Excedrin Migraine. It is a serious and complex neurologic disorder. Headache, vertigo, visual disturbances nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, dizziness, neck pain. This condition must be professionally managed.

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