A severe, recurring, and throbbing headache, usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound, is called a migraine. It generally affects only one side of the head. Hormonal changes, stress, depression, anxiety, insufficient sleep, dehydration, and strong smells can trigger a migraine.
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Why do I get spinning-like headaches after pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a headache all the time, like a spinning head. Whatever I eat, my headache does not go. I use simple Panadol, but no effects on my headache. It is from the last 10 months, after my pregnancy. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your frequent headaches along with dizziness or spinning could be due to raised blood pressure or hypertension, migraine, tension or stress, hypoglycemia, etc. Hypertension, migraine, and stress are the most common causes for the headache. Without examination it is very... Read Full »
Can you provide information on how Rimegepant works?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been struggling with migraine for years, and my neurologist has suggested Rimegepant as a potential treatment. Can you provide detailed information on how it works to alleviate migraine symptoms, the expected onset of relief, and any potential side effects? Additionally, are th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Rimegepant is a CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) antagonist. It is a pain reliever specific for migraine, which does not cause vasoconstriction. Its onset is as early as 15 minutes, can last up to two hours, and can be used for ac... Read Full »
How to prevent the occurence of migraine headache?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 35 years old. I was suffering from a migraine headache for the last 15 years. Actually, it was not continuous but I recollect the durations once every five years for three months. I was taking Sebilium every night prescribed by the doctor. Again the headache is starting now. Please s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query. Drugs like Sibelium (containing drug named Flunarizine) is used to prevent the occurrence of migraine attacks. Drugs like Naproxen are used to relieve the pain during attacks of a migraine or a few other kinds of headaches. You need to be ... Read Full »
Are there any side effects if I overdose on migraine medication?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48-year-old male. I am having migraine attacks from time to time. My doctor advised me to go for this injection called Vyepti, and I am getting worried about it. He has informed me it needs to be taken four times a year. Will it be effective in controlling my pain? What will hap... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing. I read your query and can understand your concern. Injection Vyepti 100 mg/mL (300 mg Eptinezumab per 3 mL. and 40.5 mg of sorbitol in each mL) is an approved drug for migraine prevention that is injected via an intravenous line every three mo... Read Full »
I have pain on one side of my head with soreness. Is it migraine headache?
Query: Hi doctor, I have soreness and pain on one side of my head. I have eye pain with pressure and ear pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Soreness and pain on the one side of the head at this young age occur due to migraine. Sometimes, a migraine headache causes heaviness in the head with a throbbing headache. It reaches its peak in 4 to 6 hours. Please mention whether you have any difficulty in looking a... Read Full »
My sister has had recurrent migraine attacks. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am concerned about my sister, who has been having migraine attacks for the past seven months and has been taking several painkillers for it. The migraine headache keeps recurring, and she is not able to overcome it. She is now 31 years old, and due to this issue, she is not able to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Actually, this is a new drug for acute migraine cases, and it is on trial. So, I would suggest you avoid it for a while until full data is available. Due to a lack of data, we cannot say that it will be very effective or less effective, but a... Read Full »
I woke up with numbness and weakness on my right side. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am looking for a second opinion on a possible stroke. Can anyone look at magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans online? I had symptoms of "wake up" stroke. I woke up with complete numbness on the right side, unable to make a fist, weakness when trying to stand, dizziness and confusio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to migraine or a possible seizure. A stroke cannot be excluded, but it is really less likely with a normal MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). I would like to directly review your MRI r... Read Full »
I have been experiencing headaches recently. Please suggest some home remedies.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing headaches and pain around my eyes and eyebrows. A medical professional has prescribed various medications, including painkillers in high doses, and recommended to get tested for migraines. Although the painkillers have relieved my symptoms to some extent, I am ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concern. Diagnosis of migraine headaches depends on history. In migraine, headache is usually unilateral, may or may not be associated with nausea and vomiting, increases with exposure to bright light or lo... Read Full »
What could be the cause for constant dizziness, vision blackout, ringing sound and headache?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female. Almost every time I stand up or sit up I get extremely dizzy and lose all eyesight, and everything looks like a tv that lost signal. I also lose most of my hearing and there is also ringing noises in my ear. After a few minutes I can see again, but I get abo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frequent chronic headaches are most commonly due to: 1. Migraine headache. 2. Chronic tension headache. Migraine headaches are usually unilateral, associated with throbbing, vomiting sensations, photophobia, and phonophobia. Chronic tension headaches usually present w... Read Full »
Could my head pain and tenderness signal a serious problem?
Query: Hi, I am 27 years old and married to my best friend for the last two years. But over a period of time, we have been fighting over issues. Although we still love each other a lot, in the midst of arguments he gets angry and hits my head. I, in turn, hit him. In fact pretty harder than he does and thi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think there is anything to worry about. However, I do have a few questions. 1. Since when do you have this pain? 2. Is it associated with nausea? 3. Do you have any sensitivity to sound, sensitivity to light during that time? 4. How long does a headache last... Read Full »
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