Imitrex and ulcers

Common Questions and Answers about Imitrex and ulcers

imitrex

Unfortunately I've deveoloped some kind of weird pain/burning in my stomach and I've looked at web-sites, and from what they've said I might have given myself an Ulcer with how much Excedrin I take (being as it has aspirin in it). i would opt for something else but the only thing that seems to work is Excedrin. I've tried Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, Bayer, Mortin, and of course the mentioned Excedrin, but it's the only thing that helps.

Not all triptans are made with the same ingredients and so not all triptans will have the same side-effects. For example, Imitrex is the only triptan that is also a Sulfa drug (many people have Sulfa allergies). Imitrex is known to cause the side-effect you mentioned in some people, the severe heart palpitations.

Hello and thank you for having this site available. I am a chronic pain patient with both orthopedic and fibromyalgic pain components that include migraines about 3 to 4 x times a week on average. I have a question about using together Savella, Wellbutrin and Nortriptyline. (Also use Imitrex prn and HRT daily. ) For several years I was been on a "cocktail" of various SNRI, DNRI, and NaSSAs.

I have systemic sclerosis and have chronic gastric ulcers (no H-pyloric) and food bezoars for 10 years. I am supposed to be on liquid diet (I am not) and have gastroparesis and have gained 40 pounds in past two years. I have hypothyroidism for 33 years and empty sella syndrome. Because my TSH is always messed up docs keeping reducing levothyroxine dramatically, 2 years ago I was in a coma due to hypothyroidism and UTI which went to brain.

Some light sensitivity and I wonder if eyestrain is part of the deal since I stare at a laptop and the TV quite a bit. My medical history includes mild Ulcerative Colitis (not present now), Septoplasty (which did straighten my nose 15 years ago), and LASIK surgery 2 1/2 years ago. Could it a problem with my Adenoids (I'm 30)? Another ENT appointment on Friday. Any suggestions?

Is there any serious risk in using Advil 3 times per week (average) for headaches? I usually take two of the 200 mg tablets. I use this dosage only once per day when the headaches occur. I've had experienced these headaches for the past 2.5- 3 months since getting off of Lexapro. My Dr.

Is there any serious risk in using Advil 3-4 times per week (average) for headaches? I usually take two of the 200 mg tablets. I use this dosage only once per day when the headaches occur. I've had experienced these headaches for the past 2.5- 3 months since getting off of Lexapro. My Dr.

It came and went for a couple days, but yesterday, I developed all over body aches, swollen/sore lymph nodes, mucusy stools, and a headache that I treated with Imitrex prior to bed (I'm prone to migraines). I took my vitals at work, didn't have a temp, BP in the 100/70 or so range (normal for me), but had a 122 and 121 resting HR (about 15 minutes apart). About an hour later, it had dropped to 96.

Aicardi syndrome Benign essential blepharospasm Corneal abrasion Corneal ulcer Hemifacial Spasm Primary glaucoma, congenital Spinocerebellar ataxia Stiff-Person Syndrome Torsion dystonia Based on the limited details you provided, your symptoms seem to point more towards something like benign essential blepharospasm or hemifacial spasms (since movement of your mouth provokes these eye twitches) more than anything else.

I've had MRI's run (everything was normal), there is no history of migraines in my family, my diet is actually VERY consistent and has not changed, and i don't typically get headaches or migraines. i am not particularly stressed right now (i have a history of ulcers too, and i do not have an ulcer now), i am not depressed, am eating normally, etc.... i am a big gym-rat, so not being able to work out has really added stress because of the headache. i have no sleeping problems.

Because cirrhosis patients are at increased risk of ulcer disease, you should discuss with your doctor about taking an anti-ulcer drug.

The only time i dont have a migraine is when i sleep. Is there anything I can take apart from anelgesics? Do Imitrex or Amerge work on rebounds?

Two ENT's, when consulted, found no sinus problems in CT scans, and doubted I was truly experiencing sinus infections. 2)Before this severe headache, I also had ulcers or some sort of "sores" on the inner eyelid of at least one of my eyes. Ophthamologist could not explain them. also severe pain in just one eye at a different time. Left eye then continued to ache, hurt, upper lid swollen.

Ask your doctor before using that much ibuprophen though. It is contraindicated for people with ulcers, aspirin allergy, on blood-thinners, and a few other medications.

At his suggestion I am seeing a GI doctor to be evaluated again. Also, it may be important to note my brother was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis twenty years ago-but had surgery and is doing well. Sorry this is so long but I have two questions: 1. Do you think I need to do another work-up again? I am having difficulty with my insurance and they may not cover it so I want to make sure it is necessary. Or does this sound like IBS with migraines. 2.

I had only taken 2 pills which sent me into panic attacks, pacing the floors, mouth ulcers, difficulty swallowing when I took a hot shower turning red all over my body. This was just as terrifying as the first onset of symptoms in 2003 except without numbness. I also had a right shoulder impingement syndrome/frozen shoulder in which the orthopaedic surgeon told me to keep seeing the neurologist, which was an underlying message to me that this is autoimmune related.

I get migraines. I was using Cafergot but I could not use that with triple therapy so I switched to Imitrex. There are some other drugs related to Imitrex that are also available. Here are my strategies for preventing and treating migraines: Stay hydrated. Avoid all processed foods (too many additives), avoid meat with nitrates in it (bacon, most lunch meats and processed meats, hot dogs, etc.

But, the fact that he found areas of concern in my stomach and because I also have GERD, that makes me think that I probably have an ulcer. I guess I'll find out if there is H-pylori later. In any case, this does make me think I won't be able to use any NSAIDS any more. And, I have intolerance to all the narcotic pain medications. The neurologist just changed me from Nortriptyline to a related medication called Desiprimine as the prevenatative.

The pain was so bad we visited a walk-in clinic and they gave her a shot of Imitrex. Less than 2 hours later we called the office and reported she still had the migraine-like headache. Take her to the hospital, they suggested. We returned to our home on the east coast and drove directly to the emergency room. They gave her a shot of Diladin for the headache, some nausea medication and ran all the typical tests. Nothing.

She has been taking it for about 1 and 1/2 years. She also gets migraines and takes Imitrex. Could the Zoloft be causing the pupil changes? She also has had several injuries in the past year and a half, such as a broken bone in her foot that would not heal for six months (healed miraculously and instantly after she was prayed for), a sprained arch, a sprained back, ulcers on her eyes, and a sprained ankle.

I hope my new family doctor will give me few #'s of refills on bottle and imitrex as well so that I don't have to see him every month or whatever, you know. I usually get new prescription of imitrex (for migraines) every 2 months - 9 pills which cost $230.00!!! but thank goodness my insurance covers it BUT it will only cover ONE prescription of ANY type of medication for migraines PER month though and I only pay $3 for co-pay plus $2 co-pay for Neuro office visit every month.

I have been on pain meds for chronic pain for 12 yrs. I have a chronic ulcer also. I know that my Dr. watches my condition, and believe me, it gets bad. I throw up to the point of know return. My Dr. switches me ,during these times, to a pain patch.(duragrsic patch)and takes me off of oral meds.(I take methadone for pain,30mgs)I also take other meds besides pain meds. Any time we put pills through our GI TRACT, WE ARE IRRITATING THE LINING. ESPECIALLY pain meds.

Inflammation of the esophagus and stomach, GERD or an ulcer would also be tested for with an endoscopy. I agree that H Pylori should be considered, and this bacteria is associated with ulcers and inflammation. More specialized tests can include esophageal motility studies as well as a gastric emptying scan. I would also send the stool off for analysis and culture to exclude infection or malabsorption.

The headaches can be unbearable to the point that I take a percocet or imitrex (which makes me violently sick in other ways). The sinus-type beginning of the headache is also right on point! Anyway, thanks for telling me your story. It's nice to know that this is not totally unheard of.

I was diagnosed with Chrohns after a Colonoscopy and ultrasound but now the new doctor says that I have GERD and possibly an Ulcer. She gave me no medicine to help with the constant diahrrea exept Prilosec??? She hasn't even tried to look and see what she thinks it is. I have no energy and feel ill most of the time. I keep it to myself because I know people get tired of me always hurting or feeling bad.

She has had two lumbar punctures, one CT, 2 MRI's and recently a colonoscopy and endoscopy for what appear to be the beginning of ulcers. The first mri was normal but the 2nd showed evidence of lesions in the white front matter which indicate the possibility of a migaine, ADEM, Lyme's, among other conditions. In the beginning stages of her illness, she had elevated titers to Lyme which were considered equivocal. The LP did not find any evidence of Lyme.

Colon ulcers. (? Ulcerative colitis ?) –I'm not sure- noone ever called it ulcerative colitis- the GI doctor has been very vague and said it’s likely do to running- I had an endo and colonoscopy and I’m taking Pepto and Reaglan Gastroparesis ? (? Diabetes ?) –hmm-not sure on this one- no diabetes for me thank goodness! Previous spells of dizziness and Bells palsy (? Ramsay Hunt syndrome ?

I've been prescribed Imitrex and Treximet, the sumatriptan makes me sick (although I sometimes still take it because I have no other options). I used to take so many Excedrin that I ended up with 2 ulcers. I take 3 Topamax nightly and I have 100mg of Darvacet in case I get a headache. Let's just say my doctor doesn't understand my pain and my tolerance for medicine very well. I took 4 extra strength Excedrin, a Darvacet and an Imitrex last night and woke up this morning with a headache.

Recommended

MedHelp Health Answers

Submit