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What Causes Recurrent Migraine Attacks?

I am experiencing a variety of symptoms. I feel tingling/numbness in my legs and arms mostly at night (or at least that s when I notice it), generally on my left side although sometimes it occurs on my right. For the last couple of months I have had vision problems and no longer want to read; reading is my passion. My optometrist says my eye health is excellent. My eyes seem to jump around when I read like they do when I have self-diagnosed migraines. The migraines are becoming more frequent. I have also had regular headaches situated in my forehead and face almost daily. I have also noticed a feeling of numbness/tingling on the tops of my forearms and hands occasionally. The left side of my face, particularly the brow and forehead, feel at times like the skin is drooping. Today it felt like the skin of my forehead was flowing over my eyes, although that was patently untrue.
Tue, 28 May 2019
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Hi,

Your treatment strategy depends on the frequency and severity of your headaches, the degree of disability your headaches cause, and your other medical conditions.

Pain relievers such as Aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) may help relieve mild migraines. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), also may help relieve mild migraines in some people.

Drugs marketed specifically for migraines, such as the combination of acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine (Excedrin Migraine), also may ease moderate migraine pain.

Triptans effectively relieve the pain and other symptoms that are associated with migraines.

They are available in pill, nasal spray and injection form. Anti-nausea medications, opioids, and steroids may be used in addition in severe cases. Also, you need to rest and relax and have good sleep.

If there won't be an improvement it would be good to do an MRI scan and have a neurological exam.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Recurrent Migraine Attacks?

Hi, Your treatment strategy depends on the frequency and severity of your headaches, the degree of disability your headaches cause, and your other medical conditions. Pain relievers such as Aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) may help relieve mild migraines. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), also may help relieve mild migraines in some people. Drugs marketed specifically for migraines, such as the combination of acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine (Excedrin Migraine), also may ease moderate migraine pain. Triptans effectively relieve the pain and other symptoms that are associated with migraines. They are available in pill, nasal spray and injection form. Anti-nausea medications, opioids, and steroids may be used in addition in severe cases. Also, you need to rest and relax and have good sleep. If there won t be an improvement it would be good to do an MRI scan and have a neurological exam. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon