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Dr. James Robert Regan, MD

Internist

Dr. James Regan is an internist practicing in Littleton, CO. Dr. Regan specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Regan provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
43 years Experience
Dr. James Robert Regan, MD
  • Littleton, CO
  • Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi
  • Accepting new patients

Is nausea normal with migraines?

Nausea is a common symptom of migraine headaches. Indeed. Some suffer to the extent of actually vomiting. There are times when I prescribe a migraine med as well as a medicine READ MORE
Nausea is a common symptom of migraine headaches. Indeed. Some suffer to the extent of actually vomiting. There are times when I prescribe a migraine med as well as a medicine for nausea. If you are a migraine sufferer I am not surprised that you have some nausea. This presumes you are already diagnosed with migraine headaches. So, if you suffer from migraines, nausea is not unexpected.If the migraines are different in location, frequency, or intensity, and if the nausea is a new symptom, I would recommend you see your regular physician. Also, I am not aware of your gender; are you male or female? Also, do you have any vision changes or any weakness or any tingling in your extremities during your headaches? All these questions are important and should be discussed with your regular physician. If a female and using birth control, I often discontinue this among certain migraine sufferers. I am not rendering any diagnosis with this answer. I am, however, agreeing with your mother in that migraine headaches are often accompanied by nausea. (https://migraineagain.com/migraine-nausea-vomiting/) Not having examined you I cannot be confident that your nausea is actually from a migraine headache, as other types of headaches can include nausea. I do recommend seeing your regular physician to address your headaches.
I hope this answer is helpful.

James R. Regan, MD, FACP