Headache problems symptoms and conditions

I was recently switched from a combo pill (that I have been taking for 12 years) to Nora-BE due to migraines with aura. Since the headaches increase my risk of stroke, as do combo pills - they were required by law to switch me.

Unfortunately, since about two days after switching, I have been having eye twitching, severe headaches, vision loss, cramping etc. The eye/headache problems only start about 1 hour after taking the pill.

I went back to the doctor, who will not switch me back, and suggested going to a neurologist (hard since I just lost my job and insurance), and that I was basically out of luck. She also tried to blame it on pretty much everything other than the pill (allergies, caffeine, stress etc.). Apparently it is better for them for me to have increased risk of stroke from daily headaches (and liver/stomach issues due to heavy intake of pain killers now) than one from combo pills that never caused me any issues. I even offered to sign a waiver, but that did not make them budge a bit.

I understand their liability in the issue, but it is extremely frustrating to have headaches this badly daily, as well as having issues seeing (badly enough I cannot read highway signs). It is to the point where I may have to forgo any sex life with my fiance in order to get off these pills - which won't make him very happy :p. That, or go to another clinic, and go through the whole PAP again, as well as the bill, bleh..

I am a 45 year old black female. After the death of my father, I started experiencing blood pressure problems and headaches. I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea 2 years ago. Not having bought a CPAP yet has contributed to a lot of the blood pressure and headache problems. But, my GP put me on Toprol in June '08. I am having difficulty sleeping.Every time I eat, I have severe gas and my chest is hurting off and on. There has got to be a better solution. I started exercising and using Isagenix (******). It is simply wonderful - I have lost weight and toxins. When I go to my doctor on tomorrow, I am going to ask him if I can get off of Toprol. I do not like the way this medication makes me feel.

This is a horrific story but must be read for those who may want to EVER use this drug. I am a 26 year old female who has had some fatigue/headache problems for the past two years. In an attempt to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with the headaches (burning, tingling, hairloss). So, the doctor administered seven small injections of 3-1 dilluted Kenalog into the top of my scalp. After two weeks I started to notice small indentations at the injection sites. After a month I started to feel painful sore spots all over my head; they were actually raw and bright red. It felt as though someone had placed a hot curling iron on my scalp and left it there! I notified my Dr. who said there were no known side effects with dilluted measures and it couldn't be the cause of it?? So, I waited a few more weeks only to notice that the seven injection sites were now large bald spots where the hair completely stopped growing and then just fell out. There are now VERY deep crater-like formations in my scalp that are tender to the touch that are getting worse and may never go away. The injection actually ate away at the skull! This has been a horrific experience and all my doctor can say is, "Sorry." One thing I want to post is this...yes, this is hugely unfortunate and we are all dealing with some major symptoms here but we are not alone. You know what they say about "power in numbers" so there may be a class-action suit on the way...this is not acceptable so don't let your doctor tell you it is nothing!

This is my second try with Welchol. I have stopped this med because of headaches. Is anyone else having headache problems? Do they subside with continued use?

After trying several Birth Control Pills, I switched to Yasmin about 1 year ago. Initally I had no problems. All was well, no spotting, less acne breakouts. About 4 months ago I started getting severe mirgranes. I have never had headache problems before. I also experinced a decrease in sex drive. I have been with the same man for 5 years and we were just recently married. I knew there was no problem with my attraction to him. It had to do something with the Yasmin. I quit taking the pill about 1 month ago. I feel like I am getting back to my old self. I hope this advice is helpful to others!