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what to do if i have had migraines for a year now everyday no medicine works?

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr
Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered
Pain Management 29 years experience
See a Neurologist: Headaches have become their own specialty. Given the severity of your condition it has advanced beyond the scope of most general practitioners. At this point i would recommend seeing a neurologist who specializes in headaches. Hope this helps.
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A 24-year-old male asked:

I have had migraines everyday for since march 2013. Is there anything that can do to narrow it down to the cause if the issue?

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Dr. Nela Cordero
Dr. Nela Cordero answered
Pediatrics 54 years experience
MIGRAINE: Headache is not associated with any structural abnormality.It is episodic, unilateral, throbbing, maybe severe lasting x few hours to days. Neuro exam and ct scan neg.Rx to prevent it is available.
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A 42-year-old member asked:

Any advice? I have had migraines for a year now everyday no medicine works?

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Dr. Paul Grin
Dr. Paul Grin answered
Pain Management 36 years experience
See a HA specialist: Chronic migraine is a serious and complex neurologic disorder. Headache, vertigo, visual disturbances nausea, sensitivity to light, stomachache, constipation are common symptoms. This condition must be professionally managed by a specialist. See an orofacial pain or headache specialist for evaluation and treatment.
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