Newly diagnosed with migraine disease

I have a number of questions. I researched in the library database but nobody has tied together a number of issues, so I guess this is fresh. <ul> <li>I'm on the Ortho-Evra patch. Hormonal birth control of some sort is a necessity. Will the Nuva-Ring be better in terms of the headaches? <li>I am 18 months post-op and the migraines developed suddenly two weeks ago. Has anyone else had this happen? <li>I am seeing a neurologist who specializes in migraines next week. He has already ordered a CT scan and an MRI. What else should I expect in terms of tests? (I have a fresh set of very extensive blood work). Is there anything special he should look for since I have a medial (125 cm) RNY? <li>Are any of the commonly-used prescription medications CONTRAINDICATED for those who have had RNY? <li>I have two different kinds of headaches. One is clearly classic migraine; I have the visual symptoms, nausea, dizziness, then throbbing pain on one side that sort of ebbs and flows. I am also light/sound sensitive. The other kind of headache is more puzzling; I have loud ringing in my ears and the pain does wrap around my head more. What is that about? Anyone have these? <li>Will Wellbutrin IR (immediate release) help, hinder, or not at all affect the course of migraines, typically? I am on 300 mg a day but could probably give it up if it's going to make headaches worse. <li>Is this doctor going to give me grief about my high protein "lifestyle"? If so, what's the right answer, other than the standard "that's what my body thrives on now" -- I really don't feel like I'm thriving. <li>Are there any specific blood work things to look out for? My B-12 is a little low and my TSH is very low (also have an appointment with an endocrinologist to check this out). <li>Can my severe hair loss be connected to any of this headache stuff? (And no, I don't pull my hair out, though sometimes I do sort of feel despondent). <li>Anything else to arm myself with before I see the neurologist? I don't want to waste time; I want a resolution. I have a really busy life and a three year old and will be thrown into deep despair if the answer is "learn to live with it". <li>Any web resources that migraine disease sufferers have found helpful? </ul> Many thanks in advance for any info and experiences you can share. I am overwhelmed and feel yet another headache coming on. I've had them every day for two weeks now and I don't know how much more I can take. :-(

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