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Can You Receive Disability Benefits If You Have Migraine Disease?

April 30th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
Question: Can I really qualify for disability benefits for migraines? In the US there are certain health conditions that make one automatically qualified for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Multiple auras during a migraine

March 29th, 2012 - Posted by Dr Marcus
Question: Is it possible to ‘relapse’ during postdrome? I’m recovering from a migraine attack I had yesterday but just had another aura. Do people have multiple auras in the same attack? Migraine... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Birth Control & Migraine Prevention

February 6th, 2012 - Posted by Dr Hutchinson
Question: Can birth control help treat my migraines? Is there a particular type of birth control I should consider? If it helps, will I have to keep taking the treatment forever for... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Tinnitus and Migraine

January 26th, 2012 - Posted by Dr Whyte
Question: I often experience ringing in my ears. Is this due to my migraines? Tinnitus is the sensation of sound when there is no external sound. Many people have experienced this at... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Migraine, narcotics, & rebound headaches

December 12th, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Question: Is it possible for a patient that has been on narcotics for 10 plus years to suddenly have rebound headaches? Or would it have been a symptom after taking then let’s... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Migraine and memory loss

December 5th, 2011 - Posted by Dr Whyte
Question: “Can migraine cause memory loss? Sometimes I have a migraine and can’t remember the night before…” Many migraineurs suffer with memory loss or some type of cognitive dysfunction during a migraine... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: New or different migraine symptoms

November 1st, 2011 - Posted by Dr Whyte
Question: “Is it normal to experience new or different migraine symptoms over time? Should I discuss these symptoms with my doctor?” See also Symptoms: Difficulty Concentrating Migraine Journal Migraine Phases This is... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Migraine & Fibromyalgia

October 4th, 2011 - Posted by Dr Hutchinson
Question: What medications are effective for both chronic migraine and fibromialgia? See Also Living with Migraine Migraine and Depression Botox for Chronic MIgraine Antidepressants for Migraine There are 3 medications that are... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Magnesium for Migraine

September 27th, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Question: How is magnesium used to help with migraines? How do I know if I’m deficient and how much should I take? What are the side effects? Migraine is known to have... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Muscle Relaxants & Migraine

September 26th, 2011 - Posted by Teri Robert
Question: Any advice on the best time of day to take Flexeril for migraine? I am on 10 mg to avoid grinding/clenching, especially at night, and I have such a bad hangover... READ MORE