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Why do I have occasional pain in the back of my head?
Query: Hello doctor, Occasionally, I have started to have pain in the back of my head (right side). What could be the possible reasons? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A headache is a common phenomenon that could be due to a tension-type headache or a migraine. The second possibility is a pain in the head because of trauma if there is any history. If the pain is severe and new onset, an NCCT (non-contrast computed tomography) brain i... Read Full »
I have frequent headaches. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from headaches frequently. They usually last for two to three days. I am taking Sibelium 10 mg tablets since a long time. I also observe a swelling on my face and stiffness and heaviness around my eyes during the event of a headache. I am unable to lead a normal... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You are suffering from a migraine and your symptoms are caused by it. If you have a family history of the same illness, then Sibelium (Flunarizine) alone will not control the attacks and you will need another prophylactic drug. I would sugg... Read Full »
I took Sibelium for migraine which caused poor memory. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old. I have migraine problem from last one year. I took Sibelium 10 mg. But I noticed after taking these medicine that my memory has become weak. Before, I had good memory. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sibelium (Flunarizine) 10 mg is a good medicine for migraine but probably has not been quite helpful for you. You can consider taking tablet Betacap Plus (40+10) once in the morning regularly for a month. At times of severe, unbearable pain, you can have tablet Naxdom 5... Read Full »
I am taking Sibelium 10 mg for my migraine. Will it delay my periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I am taking Sibelium 10 mg from last some weeks for my migraine and last month I missed my periods. Kindly clarify the reason. Is it delaying due to this medicine? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. On the aspect of missing your period can be the migraine prescription medication, Sibelium (Flunarizine) because it has some effect of blocking the dopamine receptor in the brain. Besides, it is a calcium channel blocking effect. So the possibility is that by blockin... Read Full »
Why do I have headaches even after having a normal vision and good sleep?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from throbbing, dull pain in my left eye, which is shooting down to the left nostril. I feel pressure when I bend forward and also some discharge from the nose with a salty taste. I am getting the pain while watching television and when working in the computer. I am having ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all the details you have posted, and the differential diagnosis for your problem would be as follows. First is frontal sinusitis, as you have mentioned pain when you press above the left eye. Normally, the frontal sinus drains into the nasal cavity ... Read Full »
Why do I have headaches during periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36 year old female with no kids. I have a history of migraines. I have been experiencing more severe headaches that are lasting more around my period. I am also having cramps, which I have not had since I was a teen, along with being moody and always tired. I had laboratory tests... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you tried to have children? The reason I ask is if you have tried and could not, then it would provide an insight into your problem. The migraines and cramps can be related to each other (endometriosis) or independent. I know how distressing a bad headache can get. ... Read Full »
Can I take Ibuprofen when already on Flunarizine drug for my migraines?
Query: Hello doctor,I have currently been prescribed to take tablet Flunarizine 5 mg. I just started taking this medicine three weeks ago (after two years of not taking it, I do not have headache problems), so the full effects may not be fully here yet. The doctor suggested taking it for five days then two... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is too early for tablet Flunarizine to completely prevent headaches, so it is pretty common to have headaches at a lower frequency and intensity. I would suggest that it is fine to take tablet Acetaminophen or tablet Ibuprofen during heada... Read Full »
What could cause severe headache and eye pain?
Query: Hello, When I see any object, I feel like I can see only half of it and after that I experience pain in the eyes. I also have severe headache soon after that. What could it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These symptoms indicate migraine headache. These vision related symptoms are present in aura (temporary visual disturbances that precede the migraine headache). The treatment of migraine headache is by use of analgesic drugs in acute episodes and by use of prophyl... Read Full »