Are severe migraines considered a disablity in the state of missouri?
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You need to get a lawyer either way.  Disability is a federal program, not regulated by the states, though you have to go through the state social security system to get placed on disability.  Unless you are missing both arms or are completely paralyzed you NEED a lawyer to have any chance of getting disability.  They deny over 90% of initial applications and without an attourney you have almost zero chance of making an appeal.  If you can show that your condition (no matter what it is) is completely preventing you from maintaining gainfull employment you can get disability.  Right now you'll get about $600 a month plus a supplement for your kids but it will take at least a year (oh, and legal representation ;) to start receiving payments.
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Migraine is a genetic neurological disease that there is NO cure for.  However, it can be managed by addressing preventive treatment, trigger management, abortive treatment, and general pain management.\n\nIf you are having a number of Migraines each month you and your doctor can consider using a prescription preventive or a combination of preventatives.  There are hundreds of them and finding the right one is a lot of trial and error.\n\nThere are non-prescription preventatives too.  300mg of Co enzyme Q-10 a day has been shown to a good preventative.  There is also Buttebur, Feverfew, Magnesium and Vitamin B12.  \n\nAvoiding potential Migraine triggers such as MSG, Aspartame, Chocolate, Certain Alcohols, aged cheese, fresh baked breads, etc.  are a good idea.\n\nTreating and aborting a Migraine as early as possible is key.  There are Migraine specific medications that can help.  Triptans, such as Imitrex, Amerge, and Frova and Ergotamines such as Migranal and DHE45 are some of them.  They come in a variety of delivery systems; tablets that you swallow, or a pill that dissolves under your tongue, nasal sprays or self-injections.\n\nThere is also one over-the-counter medicine that has been proven effective for treating a Migraine.  It's called "GelStat" and it is a liquid that you squirt under your tounge.  It contains feverfew to help relieve the pain and ginger to help with nausea.\n\nIf the pain of a Migraine cannot be controlled through the previous methods then analgesic both narcotic and non narcotic may be needed.  Some of these medications are Acetameniphin, Midrin, Fiorcet, Hydrocodone, NSAID's, and Demerol.
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If your getting headaches, migranes and vision problems run in the family, it's more than likely you need some kind of corrective vision aid. Alot of people on both sides of my family NEED glasses and so do I. If I don't wear my glasses, read to much, strain my eyes generally. I'm prone to headaches. See an optometrist or is is opthamologist, what I'm trying to say is eye doctor, soon. The headaches are very bothersome, I know. Good Luck!
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Have you been to a neurologist who specializes in migranes? Sleep habits and diet can also affect incidents of migranes.  BUT DEFINITELY find a neurologist who specializes in migranes, especially to rule out other medical possibilities.  That is a much better course than this forum.  Best of luck.
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Whether you will go blind or not isn't the biggest issue here. The issue here is whether your intracranial pressure is under control. Are you taking antihypertensive medications at all? And what did the doctor who diagnosed you say about your treatment? The fact that you're still suffering from bad headache is a good enough indication that the pressure isn't under control yet. If you visit the ER with your headache, you should let the medical staff there know about your intracranial hypertension, and they'll do what is best for you.\nIn any case, try and make contact with your local social work service to arrange for some financial help so you can continue your treatment. Remember that intracranial hypertension can lead to more serious consequences than merely going blind. You're putting your brain's blood vessels in constant strain, and sooner or later, they'll become weaken, and you can suffer a stroke, which might be fatal. Please take care of your health. We all only live once.\nGood luck.
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The exact cause of Migraine is unknown. It is thought, however, that an attack may be triggered by events that affect certain areas of the brain. \n \nHigh levels of the chemical serotonin in the brain are believed to cause certain blood vessels to narrow (contract). This decrease in blood flow may be responsible for causing visual disturbances (auras). \n \nWhen the levels of serotonin fall again, the blood vessels widen (dilate) causing pain \n(or headache). Recovery follows as the blood vessels return to normal.\n \nTriggers of a Migraine include emotional factors, physical exertion, certain foods, and some medications. Migraine can also be hereditary. Some people find they have a Migraine attack during a restful period (eg, during the weekend) or following a busy period, and others may feel either full of energy - or lacking energy - before the headache appears.\n\nTry to avoid the following triggers to prevent frequest attacks:-\nStress\n \n Caffeine\n \n Tiredness\n \n Withdrawal of caffeine\n \n Anxiety\n \n Alcohol\n \n Tobacco smoke\n \n Cheese and other dairy products\n \n Weather changes\n\n Contraceptive pills\n \n Chocolate\n\n Menstruation\n \n Some food additives (eg, aspartame,sodium nitrate)\n \nAlso try using the following self help tips to prevent the frequect occurance of migraine attacks:\n\nResting or sleeping in a dark room, during or after an attack, may be beneficial for some people.\n \nReducing or avoiding chocolate, certain cheeses (high in tyramine), foods with yeast extracts, monosodium glutamate (present in many processed foods and Chinese cooking), and alcohol may provide relief for some people.  \n \nDrinking plenty of water and avoiding drinks with caffeine can also help. \n \nWearing approved UV protected sunglasses, using a polarizing filter for computer screens, and generally protecting the eyes with regular eye checks can help to avoid effects of visual disturbance.  \n  \nRegular meals, exercise, and leisure activities can all improve general health and well-being. Relaxation training, psychosocial behavior techniques, and stress management may also help.
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Babies are really tough on a women's system.When my daughter was born , my gluten intolerance came to the surface, I never experienced it before. So it's not unusual to develop migraines, you may have had the tendency for them but the baby brought them on. Tell your doctor when you go in for your next checkup, you could keep a log on when the headaches occur so you can share the schedule with the doctor. By the way congrats on the baby.
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Check out the website msgmyth.com.  You could be experiencing acute allergy reactions to MSG.  That would not show up in the doctor's work but their survey might help.  For immediate help for the migraines, eat 2 tablespoons of wakame seaweed.  After 35 years of monthly migraines, wakame stopped them immediately for me.  You can find wakame at an oriental store, or some health food stores.  Good luck.
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It could be any number of things but you need to go back to the doc and get him to keep checking until they find out what is wrong.  With the migraines you need to see a neurologist and get these under control.  Also if the doc can't find out what is going on then ask to be sent to a specialist.  For now see your regular doc as well as neurologist for the migraines and find out what is going on.
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I would look in a totally different direction to get relief.\n\nThere is a one-time treatment Atlasprofilax that usually makes the migraine disappear - of course there is no guarantee.\n\nI have experienced the amazing effects myself... :-)\n\nNow, the treatment is available in California and Europe only, costing approx. 220 dollars. And it's worth to travel a far way to make the experience!
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If you can get away. . .a dark room with no noise.  There are many prescription drugs to deal with migraines, but I have luck with an aspirin based over the counter medication, and at least an hour of QUIET and DARK.  Try to catch them early, before they knock you down.  I sympathize.
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My wife suffered from migraines for years. She just had to go into a dark room, hold her head and try to sleep. She went to a chiropractor and she rarely gets migraines anymore. The only time she actually gets them anymore is when she isn't checked regularly.
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Perhaps you should get your eyes checked. Bad vision can cause severe headaches. \nAlso, check with your Dr. You could be getting Migraine headaches which are easily treatable with medications. Being overly stressed can cause headaches. Make sure you take time each day for you and relax. \nGet the carbon monoxide levels checked in your home(if you have any gas in the home) If they are high, that can cause bad headaches or even death. \n\nHope that helps. Good Luck!
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check with Missouri.gov and research the subject
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Hi, for me is dairy, and citrics.  Also, too much exposure to the sun.  I try to avoid any of these in excess, and if I still get a migrane, I drift to my room, cool it a little, close the drapes and take a "Maxalt".  I get better about 4 or 5 hours later, if I get some sleep.
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You need a good headache specialist.  Not all neurologists specialize in migraines.  \nThis is just a brief overview: There are many different medications for migraines, preventative, abortive and rescue.  \nThere are 4 classes of preventative medications: beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, anti-seizure, and antidepressants.  These drugs were all created for other purposes, but were found to have the side affect of lessening migraine frequency/severity.  These drugs are taken daily to prevent migraines.  \nWhen you get a migraine, you use an abortive (usually triptans--Imitrex, Amerge, Relpax, Maxalt, Frova, and one other I forget).  \nWhen abortives fail, you need rescue medication to keep you out of the emergency room when migraines are most severe.  \nIf you have more than a couple of migraines per month, you need to find a good preventative.  There are dozens and none work for all migraineurs all the time, each person is different. So its a trial & error process.  \nA great reference for migraine support & info is the Yahoo Group "migraine" and http://headaches.about.com\nGood luck!
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I wish I could tell you how to be taken seriously about your pain.  I have had migraines, fibromyalgia and other problems from car accidents.  I just try to get from one day to the next.  I quit going to the emergency room for migraines when my daughter, now 25 was little and I was pregnant.  The nurse did not give me the anti-nausea drug with the pain med.  Narcotics only make me feel worse in the end, so I don't go there.  \n\nOn the other hand, a friend who is an ER nurse tells me that bums go in claiming to have toothaches and they get strong pain medicine which they take out and sell, then return for more. The hospital is afraid to not give for fear of being sued!  What a topsy-turvy world!\n\nI go to acupuncture and it has helped some.\nHave you tried adding extra magnesium? It helps for migraine and muscle spasms.  It isn't a cure but it does help, just not right away.