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Expert Answer: Frequency of triptan use for migraine
June 16th, 2011 - Posted by Dr GreenQuestion: Is it dangerous to take Triptans several days in a row? I have been stuck in a migraine for days and have taken Triptan 2 days in a row. The 2nd... READ MORE
Expert Answer: Triptans for migraines
April 27th, 2011 - Posted by Dr GreenQuestion: If a patient takes imitrex and also has maxalt available, how long should they wait for the imitrex to work before taking the maxalt? You might retreat with either the Imitrex... READ MORE
Expert Answer: Narcotic analgesics for migraine
April 8th, 2011 - Posted by Dr GreenQuestion: Do you recommend narcotic pain meds for someone who cannot take meds like Imitrex or Maxalt There are various reasons why individuals cannot take triptans. Narcotics are sometimes used in this... READ MORE
Expert Answer: Are my migraines related to my patent foramen ovale (PFO)? Will treating or closing the PFO help my migraines?
March 24th, 2011 - Posted by Dr GreenThere seems to be a relationship of PFOs and migraine, particularly if there is aura. However the trials so far have been disappointing in that it is very unclear that the risks... READ MORE
Expert Answer: As a type 2 diabetic, what can I take for my migraines?
March 19th, 2011 - Posted by Dr GreenHaving diabetes is a consideration in the use of the acute medications (to stop an attack) and the preventive agents (to reduce the number of attacks) In terms of the acute medications,... READ MORE
Expert Answer: I am currently taking Coumadin (Warfarin) & can’t take NSAIDs to treat my migraines. Tylenol no longer works for me. What other treatments can I consider?
March 2nd, 2011 - Posted by Dr GreenIt is true that you cannot take NSAIDs while on warfarin. You did not say why you are on warfarin since some reasons for this would not allow you to be on... READ MORE
Expert Answer: Is there any relationship of asthma to migraine disease?
February 11th, 2011 - Posted by Dr GreenAsthma and migraine are what is called “comorbid”. That means that individuals with each disorder has a higher than expected chance of having the other. However, it does not mean that one... READ MORE
Expert Answer: Can magnesium deficiency cause migraine disease?
February 9th, 2011 - Posted by Dr GreenI like to distinguish a “cause “from a “trigger.“ We are far from understanding all of the causes of migraine, but likely most are genetically based and therefore something we inherit. What... READ MORE
Expert Answer: Can migraines be caused by fibroids?
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"I had my first migraine when I was 12. I thought I was going blind, the spots in my vision all grouped together and everything went black. The pain was intense and felt like my head would crack open above my right eye." 
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