Ask An Expert: Headaches Migraines

Is it common for memory loss to occur during a migraine?

Before the start of a migraine attack, I see balls or circles of transparent light. Is this a common symptom?

Can lithium cause daily headaches? I'm taking lithium for mood disorder but I'm getting headaches every day, plus some upset stomach

Are migraine headaches common during pregnancy? What is safe to take for them?

With a complex migraine, is it normal to experience muscle contraction in the upper and lower extremities?

Is it safe to use Zomig for migraine headaches if you have heart disease? Should I use Zomig during the visual aura stage of the migraine or wait until the headache starts?

Is there a link between depression and migraines?

I want to start using birth control, but I get serious migraines a few times a month. Would that prevent me from being able to use birth control?

My doctor prescribed verapamil for my migraines. I understand this is a calcium channel blocker. Does this also block the calcium I need to prevent osteoporosis?