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Re: Constant Migraine Headaches and PCOS-To Barbara Batson
From: Micha (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 22 Jan 2002 13:26:55 -0600 (CST)
Hi. I certainly can understand a constant headache. So I'll share with
you my experience. Ten years ago I had constant 24 hour excruciating
headaches for several years. Specialists of all kinds and even an MRI
showed nothing. Until one day I was advised to see a dentist who
specialized in TMJ (jaw joint pain causing headaches).I was so miserable
I went to see him. He changed my life. He found that my teeth were
somewhat misaligned, causing my jaw muscles to spasm. These spasms can
cause constant head pain. With some dental work to improve my bite,
including just a few crowns and a bridge, my jaw relaxed and my
headaches have been gone for a decade. Sometimes all you need is a
dental guard to wear at night when you sleep. It was certainly worth
the initial trip to that dentist's office. I also have PCOS which is
now successfully under control with metformin. Personally, I have found
no link between my headaches and PCOS. See a dentist who specializes in
TMJ, there are many.
At Wed, 16 Jan 2002, Barbara wrote:
>
>My daughter is 16 years old and has a history of migraine headache. Last
>August 2001 a migraine headache began which lasted almost 4 months
>non-stop. After hospitalization and every neurological test you can
>imagine, I consulted a reproductive endocrinologist for her. A battery
>of tests confirmed PCOS. The reproductive endocrinologist began monthly
>injections of Lupron Depot and 1mg of Estrace daily(and calcium). I
>also consulted another endocrinologist who prescribed 500mg of
>Glucophage 2X day. After a week on the Glucophage, a miracle! The
>visual aura ceased, nausea quit, and headache went away. A normal,
>funny teen excited to return to high school appeared.(She had not been
>able to see clearly or attend school for a whole semester)We had 3 great
>weeks with normal life when suddenly, one night, a migraine began again
>and it has now been 8 days with no let-up. The endocrinologist
>increased the Glucophage gradually to 1000mg 2X day. After 3 days, so
>far no improvement.She is still taking the Lupron Depot shots monthly.
>Any ideas, anyone? Do you think increasing the Glucophage will help?
>What about D-Chiro-Inositol? I read about how much it helped some women
>in the trials. Is it available outside of research studies yet and if
>so, can it or should it be taken while taking Glucophage?
>
>If we don't get the headache stopped and my daughter back in school
>soon, she will have to repeat a year of high school and not be in the
>same grade level with all of her friends. Any thoughts or ideas are
>welcome. THANKS!!!!
>
>--
>Barbara Batson
>
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