Question 1

can you prescribe stadol for migraine headaches?

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Visit your doc: Stadol is a syntheitc opioid analgesic. Unfortunately we can't prescribe that through healthtap. You will have to request it from your regular physician as it does have abuse potential.

Question 2

what is the best treatment for rebound headaches if your allergic to triptans, dhe, tordol, stadol, and ultram. botox didn't work. status migraine 2 w?

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Get a 2nd opinion fr: an integrative medicine doctor if you've tried all the medical protocols without success. You may need to have your food allergies profiled, and evaluated so that you can see what is triggering these headaches to not get better. There may also be lifestyle or nutritional issues, stress impacting this too, or even insomnia or lack of adequate sleep. It can be a vicious cycle. So, the time is now!

Question 3

migraines 15yrs, tried otcs, -triptans, narcs, blockers, diet, with varying luck.best luck-stadol nasal spray (max use 10x/mo). any long term concerns?

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Hormone: Migraine is often triggered by hormonal changes, have you tried birth control pills? 
If you have more than 15 migraines a month, Botox injections may be considered (not sure that this is fda approved for those under 18 but it is approved for other conditions down to age 12).

Question 4

i would like a neurologist in the nashville,tn area that specializes in migrane/lupus type of headaches and uses stadol (butorphanol) as a treatment?

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Off the market: It looks like Stadol is off the market.

In general, using opioids more than 5 times a month can make your migraines worse, so use them sparingly, if at all.

Question 5

what is migraine?

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More than a headache: Migraines typically are throbbing headaches that tend to be on one side of the head. They may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. Sometimes, migraines are signaled by an "aura, " which may be a visual symptom such as flashing lights or wavy lines followed by a headache. Numbness, weakness, or difficulty talking may signal more severe problems.

Question 6

what causes of migraine ?

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Migraine causes: The exact cause of migraines are not known but the research suggest that migraines are caused by hyperactive nerve cells that cause that cause blood vessels to constrict and expand. This in turn causes release of inflammatory chemicals and the pain. Now there are several triggers that can cause migraines to occur.  You should find out the triggers and discuss it with your doctor.

Question 7

what are the first aide for migraine?

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Migraine seems to be: the result of imbalance in brain chemicals, especially serotonin, affecting the trigeminal nerve and brain covering/meninges.There are a number of triggers including hormones, food, stress,etc. Self-management includes muscle relaxation exercises including yoga, adequate restorative sleep. Simple analgesics can be tried (aspirin/ibuprofen); rest in dark room, accupressure helps some. To Doc if ?'s

Question 8

what kind of 'shot' is used for migraine?

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Migraine treatment: Sone of tge triptans can be injected for migraine therapy and quite effective.  Imitrex (sumatriptan) subcutaneous is probably the most commonly used one.

Question 9

what is an otic migraine?

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Neurological mostly: This can be neurological or muscular in origin. Are you referring to the pain in eye area or the optical symptom alone or with pain?

Question 10

what is cure for migraine?

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There is new options: To date there has been no "cure" for migraines.  Recently there have been newer options that are more effective than prescription medications.  The goal is to reduce frequency and duration of migraines.  Such advances include Botox injections, minimally invasive surgical decompression of nerves (see migraine relief center website / testimonials), and or pain stimulators.

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Migraines 15yrs, tried otcs, -triptans, narcs, blockers, diet, with varying luck.best luck-stadol nasal spray (max use 10x/mo). any long term concerns?

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I would like a neurologist in the nashville,tn area that specializes in migrane/lupus type of headaches and uses stadol (butorphanol) as a treatment?

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What is migraine?

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