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What Causes Migraine Headache And Sleep Apnea Despite Taking Celebrex And Klonopin?

Adult son with extreme apnea and brain message to not breathe is on Vpap. Neck issues from concussion and two/three rear end whiplashes and two lower back surgeries. And suffered vasa vagal syncope often. Due to neck to lower spine issues is on SS Disability at age 54. Has migraine headaches many times a month. Has been prescribed the following: Celebrex, Klonopin, Seroquel, and Topamax and Effexor-XR. He is not getting better. Suffers dizziness, thought issues, some memory issues, sleep walking, mood issues (not normal), tiredness, weak feelings, to name some issues. He lives with me and I feel he is not getting the best treatment he could have (15 min every 3 months) and not referrals to those who might make better whole body assessments. The doctors are not bad doctors - I feel they have an opinion of my son that is not in his best interest.
Tue, 9 Jul 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 is no 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.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon

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What Causes Migraine Headache And Sleep Apnea Despite Taking Celebrex And Klonopin?

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 is no 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. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon