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Timing To Take Steroid?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cypress, TX

My neurologist finally put me on a steroid, after deciding I need something stronger for my 'Status migrainosus' that started 9 days ago. I take Dexamethasone (4mg) 2x a day. Helped for a maybe 3hrs from my initial dose at 6 PM yesterday, but when it came to sleeping, I feel like a Jackson Browne song, "Running on Empty". I got to bed at 10 PM, but can't shake this migraine off and was up at 1:30 AM and finally fell back asleep after 4:00 AM, but only slept about another hour. Got my 6 hours of… read more

October 1 (edited)
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

I don't think this is sinus related. It's like the entire right side of my face hurts, especially around my right eye. I'm seeing an ENT on Friday. No, my neurologist is not a a migraine specialist, he specializes in epilepsy. I'll look at migraine specialists. My neurologist suggested I see an ENT about this because I'm having a lot of problems with vertigo.

2 days ago
A MyMigraineTeam Member

So, my neurologist just suggested I go to an ENT about this. Made an appointment next Friday.

7 days ago
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I'm going talk to my neuro about switching. I've felt so sick for last 2 weeks. No relief, eyes ache, right side of my head is killing me.

October 7
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Thanks Ann. Haven't really had any problems with vertigo today, luckily. Just pain around my right eye from the migraine. Had to be at work early. Have a dermatology appointment this afternoon.

2 days ago
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Thanks April. I'll let you know how it goes.

3 days ago

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