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Old 11-08-2008, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Kathi49 View Post
Hi Pono,

Yes! When I was originally diagnosed with ON 8 years ago, the diagnosis quickly changed to "Cervicogenic headaches WITH Variant Migraines." There is an article out there and I would find the link if I had time but it does refer to having "two types of headaches" in regards to ON.

thanks for reply
I've researched Cervicognic Headaches --before and since your post (adding With Variant Migraines)
don't think i've yet found the one you refer to....
but will keep looking ....
for info, understanding and hopefully some viable treatmt, help

Botox has been recommended by my neuro (have talked about in prior posts)
and I'm going to try...again

I'm waiting to see [highly recommened] Headache specialist --end of Feb.

any suggestions on how to get 'most' out of this appt???
my sister who's nurse said don't use med terms or prior DX's --
just describe Sx, how i feel, etc.
it's been so many years, and many DRs , trial & error --usually w/ meds
Last artilce I read said "there is no med for cervicogenic headache"
many other articles, reserch -on ON & Cervico HA -- feel Nerve stimulators most promising --when other treatmts (nerve blocks, surgery, etc ) fail

Headaches/pains can be Maddening; confusing & difficult to DX, and treat; vary from DR to DR
Is ON still relevant for U?? or did the DX: cervicogenital w/ variants replace it??
what has helped U??

sorry if i didn't understand .... i'm also dealing w/ new round of post traumatic headaches/pains/issues from recent accident/concussion,
TBI (traumatic brain injury) & chronic pain goes back 12 yrs to accident when i was hit by car as pedestrian. with more head, neck and other injurys since. Headaches/pain have been constant--varying in severity, manifestation.
Migraines are most deblitating --i've gotten them since child.
but these head pains/problems by whatever name DX are much, more than i know how to deal with
I can't sleep at nite--and barely able to function during day (can't when becomes Migraine)

hope this makes sense and relevant to this forum.
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