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Q: Herpes and headaches

asked by: kfrouth on April 8th, 2009

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I have gotten very bad headaches for years. about 3 or 4 years ago i started getting botox injections for them (after drugs did not help) The botox worked great, but my insurance no longer covers it. I began doing some research on my symptoms again (now that i have headaches again) and have found that their could be a link with herpes, neuropathy, and headaches. AM I PUTTING MY RESEARCH TOGETHER CORRECTLY? Is it common for people with herpes to have migrains?

my headacke symptoms are:

sudden sharp pain behind my ear that fades

followed by a slow building headache that is most painful behind my eye

my vision and hearing become distorted (sometimes before the headacke starts)

as it starts to fade my head and face begin to itch, under the skin.

I get simmilar itching deep in the tissue of my legs and arms that i was told were related to herpes by a doctor.

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Dr. Paul Wira , PHD

replied on May 25th, 2009

First see your family doctor with possible referrals.
The neuromuscular/jaw position may be part of the problem.
See your dentist/TMJ specialist of an exam and advice.
Botox does give some relief, but of shout duration. Botox does not help the TRUE problem.

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gator_69

replied on June 16th, 2009

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headache symptoms

i have simular symptoms headache in particular. this virus is probably responsible for all your symptoms and likely others you have'nt associated it with. it's nasty and i don't think dr's know enough about all the possible associated symptoms. with as many people that have this virus you would think they would know more than they do. i guess theres not enough money to be made with it, or it's a medical taboo.

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