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What Medications Have You Tried That You Believe Are Effective In Controlling Your Chronic Migraines? I Am Struggling To A Solution.

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Los Angeles, CA
August 10
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Finding the right medication for chronic migraines can be challenging. Here are some common treatments that people have found effective:

Rescue Medications
- Pain Relievers: Over-the-counter options like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen sodium (Aleve), and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Some prefer Excedrin Migraine, which Show Full Answer

Finding the right medication for chronic migraines can be challenging. Here are some common treatments that people have found effective:

Rescue Medications:
- Pain Relievers: Over-the-counter options like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen sodium (Aleve), and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Some prefer Excedrin Migraine, which combines pain relievers with aspirin and caffeine.
- Triptans: Medications like sumatriptan (Imitrex) and rizatriptan (Maxalt) can be effective but may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with cardiovascular issues.

Preventive Medications:
- Blood Pressure Medications: These can help reduce the frequency of migraines.
- Anticonvulsants: Topiramate (Topamax) and sodium valproate (Depakote) are commonly used.
- Antidepressants: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) like amitriptyline (Elavil) and nortriptyline (Pamelor) are often prescribed.

Newer Treatments:
- CGRP Inhibitors: Medications like erenumab (Aimovig) and fremanezumab (Ajovy) have shown promise, especially for those who haven't had success with other treatments.

Lifestyle and Complementary Treatments:
- Lifestyle Changes: Tracking diet, sleep, and activity to identify and avoid triggers.
- Natural Treatments: Acupuncture, acupressure, and biofeedback.

It's important to consult with your doctor to find the best treatment plan for you.

August 10
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I have found that Sumatriptan helps curb the pain somebody I would like to find a medicine that put a woah on the Aura"s

August 18
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Monthly taking Ajovy which is self-injector, Botox every 3 months, Ubrelvy which is the emergency medication. When the migraine begins I always base the pain level 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest level of pain. Depending how difficult chronic migraine is I may be able to resolve by one Tylenol then drinking one cup of hot black coffee or it may be a matter of taking the emergency drug Ubrelvy. As mentioned, I always base migraine using the pain scale first before moving forward. When I do drink the hot coffee and Tylenol combination I stay hydrated with enhanced cold water.

August 18
A MyMigraineTeam Member

My neurologist put me on Cymbalta 30mgm in the evening for stress after my sister recently passed away. It is like a miracle drug for me down to 1 or 2 headaches a month and are very manageable . I take Botox also and usually got 4/5 migraines a month.

August 13

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