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GOT “SINUS HEADACHES” or MIGRAINES….DON’T SUFFER ANY LONGER!

The diagnosis, avoidance, and treatment of migraine headaches has come a long way in the last several years. I first got mine when I turned 35 or so—and spent a couple of months wondering what on earth was going on, as my 24-hour bouts made me miserable and grumpy for the first 8 or 9 hours, and completely stole the last 12-15 hours from me two or three times/month. But seeing a neurologist told me what was going on, and then we worked to avoid the headaches I could (mainlly with diet) and cure the ones that broke through. It’s gotten better and better for me—I still hardly ever have an “aura”, but I can sure tell when a headache is coming, and a big jolt of caffeine will usually short-circuit it. If not, there is Imitrex.

But, enough about me—and the dark ages of migraine control (I still remember Cafergot suppositories!!)......today, if you have awful headaches regularly, there is GOOD NEWS.

Preventives and treatments are numerous. If one doesn’t work, try another.

Perhaps most important in finding relief is seeing a doctor highly experienced in diagnosing and treating migraines. Too many people try to muddle through, sometimes causing more frequent migraines by overusing self-prescribed medications. Others may see a physician who fails to help and then conclude that their headaches are beyond help. Even if an expert was unable to help you years ago, there are now so many new therapies — and a far better understanding of the nature of migraines — that you’d be wise to try again.

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