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Suggest Treatment For Migraine Headaches

Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015

Question: Hello my name is XXXXXXX I was in the ER recently and i have really bad headaches. the doctor had a given me a lumbar puncture and said that i have breakthrough headaches i guess its some type of migraine.he prescribed norco. my head hurts every day

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Headache even if it is labeled as migraine needs complete work up in order to see if something systemic is causing it . Please get back to me with the following details

1. Was your blood pressure checked ? Was it normal ?
2. Was any imaging like ct scan done ?
3. Are you on any medications right now?
4. were your eyes checked for power ?
5. Were your sugars checked ?
6. is your daily sleep and diet rhythm normal ?

Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (27 hours later)

my blood pressure was normal,a ct scan was normal im on some psyche meds and they are: ativan,efexor,remeron,cogintin,lamictal,ambien and invega.my eyes were checked and they are fine. my sugars were checked and it was normal.My sleep was normal and my diet was good I'm still having headaches every day, what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Side effect of Invega

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Your headaches are because of side effects of Tab Invega. It is known to cause headaches in more than 10% of patients on it. Please approach your psychiatrist to stop Invega and put you on some other medication similar to it.

I am sorry for the short delay in my reply, I was out with my family.

I wish you good health and a happy new year

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar