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I've been suffering with migraines for almost a decade, taking up to 9 imitrex per month. about two weeks ago, i stopped the imitrex and started eliminating dietary triggers. yet, i'm still having migraines. how long should i expect to be in pain while "d
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Migraines: This is very disabling. While you try to do a life-style changes this may not help. Have you tried nerve blocks - which even if thy work for short durations you may be a candidate for possible PNS to control the headaches.
Answered 3/19/2015
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