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[quote=Anonymous]I am trying to find some help for my DD, 16. She had migraines when she was younger (primarily in the spring, although no doctor thought that was a trigger). But she rarely has had them in the last few years until she had one moderate one while on vacation in Florida in early April.

A few weeks ago she started having back pain. At first I thought it was related to her period, but it persisted, so I took her to her pediatrician, who referred her to an orthopedist. He saw nothing amiss in an Xray and exam and prescribed higher doses of ibuprofen and back exercises.

Then last weekend, she got a terrible migraine. We went to urgent care. The doctor didn't think there was a link with her back and prescribed two medicines, neither of which helped with the migraine much. This weekend she has another horrible migraine. Her head is a lot better today, but her back hurts. She says she feels like an old woman!

Anyhow, we're going to a neurologist at Children's on Wednesday. But I thought I'd see if anyone has had similar issues with both their backs and headaches or anything I should specifically be asking at the appointment. Also, what drugs work for you if you have migraines?[/quote]

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