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Question: Sir I'm from Hubli XXXXXXX and suffering from migraine from past 6-7 years. Didn't know it was migraine until a family doctor told me 5 years back and since 5 years I'm continuously taking tablets and have consulted many doctors.
As you can see in the attachments I 1st consulted a family doctor and then the family doctor was unable to find a solution so he referred me to Dr.G.M.WALI who is a neurologist based in XXXXXXX And then it didn't work out I went for acupressure in XXXXXXX it self. While acupressure didn't work I went to Dr XXXXXXX who is a General medical doctor in Hubli. I was somewhat satisfied with the tablets and went to him for more than 1.5 years. And then he referred me to Dr XXXXXXX who is a neurologist in Hubli. and from last 1.5 years im going to him.
As I'am taking tablets on daily basis recommended by him, but i still get it 2-3 times in a week and doesn't go until I take "Sumatriptan" as "naproxin" doesn't work as painkiller though recommended by the Doctor.
I have noticed that i get head ache usually after breakfast or lunch and is usually because of digestion problem as i get to know that the food is still not being digested even after 4 hours.
I here by request you to help me out and check all the reports attached and advice me and help me getting rid of migraine permanently.
Please refer mail on October 13th 2016 on YYYY@YYYY for reports and current medications.
Regards,
XXXX
As you can see in the attachments I 1st consulted a family doctor and then the family doctor was unable to find a solution so he referred me to Dr.G.M.WALI who is a neurologist based in XXXXXXX And then it didn't work out I went for acupressure in XXXXXXX it self. While acupressure didn't work I went to Dr XXXXXXX who is a General medical doctor in Hubli. I was somewhat satisfied with the tablets and went to him for more than 1.5 years. And then he referred me to Dr XXXXXXX who is a neurologist in Hubli. and from last 1.5 years im going to him.
As I'am taking tablets on daily basis recommended by him, but i still get it 2-3 times in a week and doesn't go until I take "Sumatriptan" as "naproxin" doesn't work as painkiller though recommended by the Doctor.
I have noticed that i get head ache usually after breakfast or lunch and is usually because of digestion problem as i get to know that the food is still not being digested even after 4 hours.
I here by request you to help me out and check all the reports attached and advice me and help me getting rid of migraine permanently.
Please refer mail on October 13th 2016 on YYYY@YYYY for reports and current medications.
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Please upload the reports in pdf files here.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your clinical details. However, I am unable to open the attachments in rar format. I request you to upload the reports in pdf format here itself. The reports can be uploaded in healthcaremagic.com.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Medicine) DM (Neurology)
Please upload the reports in pdf files here.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your clinical details. However, I am unable to open the attachments in rar format. I request you to upload the reports in pdf format here itself. The reports can be uploaded in healthcaremagic.com.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Medicine) DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir,
i Have uploaded reports. Please review them and revert back. Is there any permanent solution for migraine? Everyday I'am having head aches now. I really don't know what to do with my life as the tablets i take everyday are affecting me in a negative way.
i Have uploaded reports. Please review them and revert back. Is there any permanent solution for migraine? Everyday I'am having head aches now. I really don't know what to do with my life as the tablets i take everyday are affecting me in a negative way.
Brief Answer:
Medical treatment is effective in about 60%
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back with reports.
The medicines for migraine (flunarizine, propranolol, divalproex and topiramate) are effective in about 60% of patients, and some of them have side effects.
If the medicines are not effective or have side effects, then, botox injection can be given, which is effective in 85-90% of cases, and moreover, there are no side effects.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Medical treatment is effective in about 60%
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back with reports.
The medicines for migraine (flunarizine, propranolol, divalproex and topiramate) are effective in about 60% of patients, and some of them have side effects.
If the medicines are not effective or have side effects, then, botox injection can be given, which is effective in 85-90% of cases, and moreover, there are no side effects.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir,
I have taken all of the medicines mentioned by you above and they were recommended by different doctors. And currently those medicines are not effective so far as im having a ton of side effective's as im forgetting things, dont have patients, behaving weird and have completely lost my mind.
Requesting you to suggest me what to do. And if you say i should go for BOTOX treatment then guide me for it. Please provide your complete address so that i can visit you. Please make me understand more about BOTOX treatment and how it works and how much it costs.
I have taken all of the medicines mentioned by you above and they were recommended by different doctors. And currently those medicines are not effective so far as im having a ton of side effective's as im forgetting things, dont have patients, behaving weird and have completely lost my mind.
Requesting you to suggest me what to do. And if you say i should go for BOTOX treatment then guide me for it. Please provide your complete address so that i can visit you. Please make me understand more about BOTOX treatment and how it works and how much it costs.
Brief Answer:
Botox injection should be given.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
Botox injection is helpful in 85-90% of chronic migraine patients. It is like a preventive drug and reduces headache severity and frequency. It can be given in 15 minutes, and is safe. For more details, you can read my blog article:http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in/2012/10/botox-treatment-for-migraine.html
Approximate cost: Rs 47,500/
My address: Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, XXXXXXX
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Botox injection should be given.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
Botox injection is helpful in 85-90% of chronic migraine patients. It is like a preventive drug and reduces headache severity and frequency. It can be given in 15 minutes, and is safe. For more details, you can read my blog article:http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in/2012/10/botox-treatment-for-migraine.html
Approximate cost: Rs 47,500/
My address: Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, XXXXXXX
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir,
I have few questions :
1.How long is the treatment?
2.Will injections have to be repeated often?
3.If I go in for treatment what is the the total cost of the treatment?
4. I have to pay whole amount immediately or have to pay in parts?
5. If my Migraine doesn't cure even after the treatment then what next?
6. What is the guarantee that ill be completely cured from Migraine?
7. Is there any doctor in XXXXXXX who is specialized in BOTOX?
I have few questions :
1.How long is the treatment?
2.Will injections have to be repeated often?
3.If I go in for treatment what is the the total cost of the treatment?
4. I have to pay whole amount immediately or have to pay in parts?
5. If my Migraine doesn't cure even after the treatment then what next?
6. What is the guarantee that ill be completely cured from Migraine?
7. Is there any doctor in XXXXXXX who is specialized in BOTOX?
Brief Answer:
85-90% people benefit from botox
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back with seven more questions. My replies to those seven follow-up queries are below:
1. If you meant botox injection, it takes 15 minutes time.
2. Botox injection has effect for 3 months. It may have to be repeated after three months, if headaches return.
3. Botox injections cost about Rs 46,000/ and the doctor's fees is about Rs 4000/. So, the total cost is about 50,000/ rupees.
4. You need to pay the amount before buying any medicine, otherwise, most chemists would not issue the medicines.
5. The injection may be repeated after three months, as some people (10%) people need two courses of botox to get better.
6.0% guarantee of cure, as there is no cure for migraine. All medicines including botox only reduce the chances of getting migraine attacks, there is no medicine yet discovered that can cure migraine.
7. I have no knowledge of Bengaluru doctors.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
85-90% people benefit from botox
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back with seven more questions. My replies to those seven follow-up queries are below:
1. If you meant botox injection, it takes 15 minutes time.
2. Botox injection has effect for 3 months. It may have to be repeated after three months, if headaches return.
3. Botox injections cost about Rs 46,000/ and the doctor's fees is about Rs 4000/. So, the total cost is about 50,000/ rupees.
4. You need to pay the amount before buying any medicine, otherwise, most chemists would not issue the medicines.
5. The injection may be repeated after three months, as some people (10%) people need two courses of botox to get better.
6.0% guarantee of cure, as there is no cure for migraine. All medicines including botox only reduce the chances of getting migraine attacks, there is no medicine yet discovered that can cure migraine.
7. I have no knowledge of Bengaluru doctors.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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