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I am dealing with recurring migraine. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with recurring migraines lately, and it is starting to affect my daily life. I am curious about the available treatments for migraines. Could you help me understand the different options, including medications and lifestyle changes? I am a 39-year-old woman, and th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Migraine is a headache of varying intensity, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound, sometime... Read Full »
What can I do for migraines that is worsening of late?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I have always suffered from migraines. Recently, it seems like it has been getting worse. Last year, I gave birth to my son vaginally. Now, when I lay on my abdomen or even turn my head, I notice a heartbeat sound in my ear. My nurse practitioner thought it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you feel like the throbbing or pulsating sensation in your ear becomes worse with the headaches or it is present even with no migraine? I would also like you to explain your headache in a bit of detail. What are the triggers? Are they one-sided or on both sides? Is ... Read Full »
Why do I have a throbbing headache on the left side?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having a throbbing pressure pain on the left side of my head for three days now. It is between my upper ear and temple and going about an inch up my head. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you experiencing any noticeable swelling or a cord-like protrusion in the temple area? Do you observe any associated visual disruptions such as partial vision loss, alongside jaw pain that intensifies during chewing? If you answer 'yes' to any of these, it's crucial ... Read Full »
Why is my migraine pain not getting better with Paracetamol?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a terrible migraine now and I have taken Paracetamol. But it has not subsided even after the tablet before two hours. I am working from home and I sit in front of the computer for nine hours a day for seven days. I need to log out from my shift today as I have terrible pain. I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the query. Read Full »
What is the treatment for the lump present on the back of my head?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. I am a student and under loads of stress. I smoke cigarettes and drink on occasion. I have a lump underneath the skin on the back of my head. Many years ago, I was in the hospital for skull fracture on the back of my head. I have had serious migraines lately and get diz... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, is this lump present since the time of fracture? Is it hard, bony or soft and mobile? This lump could be an abnormal bony fusion. Also, the other common cause is a sebaceous cyst and lipoma. All are a benign condition. You should once get this examined by your GP,... Read Full »
What are the risks of taking tablet Topiramate?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 57-year-old male in good health. I have suffered from severe headaches for several years, and recently they have got worse. Sumatriptan taken with Asprin, Acetominophen, and Cafein will help in reducing the pain, but they do not prevent them. I am attaching a headache log. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some further details about your headache. 1) Since when you are having headaches? 2) In which part of the head do you feel pain? 3) What kind of headaches have you felt? 4) What is the duration of one episode of headache? 5) Do you have any ... Read Full »
Is it safe to take expired tablets for migraine?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old female. I am taking medicines for migraine (Sumatriptan). My tablets have expired. Can I take them? Would they still be effective? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. When a medication says it is expired, it is not safe to take the drug. Its effectiveness will not be as desired. The properties and the actions of the drug will be reduced. So, you must avoid taking your expired medications. Read Full »