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Suggest Treatment For Severe Migraine Headache

On Saturday afternoon/evening, I had the worst migraine of my life. After taking Excedrin migraine, the headache subsided. But overnight, I was awakened with an awful stomach ache. I ve had issues with gall stones in the past. My gall bladder was removed 21 years ago, but I still suffer with the sludge pains occasionally. This pain was similar, but it never grew to be the acute pain that I have experienced with gall bladder. It is sharp/stabbing, but burns at the same time and radiates through to my back. The pain is located right in the knotch between my ribs. It is very tender to touch. I tried taking tums. They did not help at all. I took some pepto bismal last night, which seems to soothe it for a little while. I have taken pepto bismal 4 or 5 times since 11 pm last night. The pain is still there and is moderate to severe. If I stay still, it will dissipate to a less moderate pain. I also have an upset stomach boarding on outright nausea. The pain has been nearly non-stop since about 2 am on Sunday morning. What do you recommend?
Thu, 27 Dec 2018
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Neurologist 's  Response
Hello,

A migraine you describe and the stomach ache do not have the same origin, seem to be unrelated. Since a headache has subsided wouldn't advise any extra step on that regard.

As for the stomach ache, it might be related to Excedrin and should be transitory, but if symptoms persist then I suggest you see your doctor as a physical exam for other abdominal signs as well as tests might be needed to search for the cause.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olsi Taka, Neurologist
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Migraine Headache

Hello, A migraine you describe and the stomach ache do not have the same origin, seem to be unrelated. Since a headache has subsided wouldn t advise any extra step on that regard. As for the stomach ache, it might be related to Excedrin and should be transitory, but if symptoms persist then I suggest you see your doctor as a physical exam for other abdominal signs as well as tests might be needed to search for the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olsi Taka, Neurologist