Headaches
Suffered Chronic Migraines & Cluster headaches for YEARS!! I tried Acupuncture, Pain block injections, Prednisone, pain meds, & MORE!! I believe there's a effective med for all victims. Continue to search for what may be effective for U. Do U recommend a effective product??
Could you please specify what you would like to know about headaches? For example, are you interested in the differences between migraines and other types of headaches, or are you looking for… read more
Which Best Migraine Medicine To Help With My Acute Migraine
For acute migraine treatment, several options are available:
- Pain Relievers: Over-the-counter (OTC) options like NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen sodium) and acetaminophen
- Triptans: Medications like … read more
If You've Been Diagnosed With Medication Overuse Headaches Caused By Triptans, What Was The Treatment Plan And Was It Effective?
There is an anti-CGRP med available this year: Qulipta. I have United Healthcare Medicare Advantage & it's not on the drug formulary. So I have to get a prior authorization. The pharmacist said… read more
I Have Vestibular Migraines. The Only Symptom I Have Is Chronic Vertigo. It Is Debilitating. Any Advice On How To Live With It?
That’s me. I feel fine when I’m on my feet. The last few weeks I l have been so bad. I’ve been bedridden. I was falling daily and thankfully haven’t been hurt. I sent a message to my doc that… read more
Who Else Has Intractable Migraine? How Do You Deal With It?
I have chronic migraine but I was recently diagnosed with intractable. Interested in learning more.
Me too. @ChristinaZ, how are you doing? I truly understand your pain. Before I got my binasal occlusion glasses I had a nonstop migraine from 2008 until 2020. I had a TBI that affect my vision… read more
20mg Prednisone Protocol For Unbreakable Migraine?
Hello. I have 20mg prednisone on hand for unbreakable migraines. I haven’t had to use it in a while, but I need it now. For those of you who have used it, do you typically take one daily for 3 days or 5? And no tapering required? Thank you!
Anyone Else Get Deja Vu?
I know it's common for people with epilepsy, but they've ruled out epilepsy and told me it's just a migraine aura. Does anyone else experience this? What usually happens is I get the deja vu in my sleep, wake up with the deja vu (it's really intense) often I have excess saliva or I have nausea and vomiting. Soon after the deja vu I experience severe headache (migraine).
Yes, I've have had aural! Since I started having migraines as a 9 year old
I started taking Exindrine and they would either go away or be reduced enough for me to function. I know there are… read more
Triptan Overuse Rebound Headaches
What do you guys know about triptan overuse headaches?
I just learned of them from a nurse at my neurologist’s office. This had never been mentioned before by my neurologist and he prescribes me 30 rizatriptans per month and 7 frovatriptans per month, which covers my 20 migraines (if they decide to work). However, I had no idea that by taking the prescribed medication as directed, I could actually be causing more migraines. But if I don’t take them, I’m in excruciating pain and am… read more
I was having daily migraines that i was treating with rizatriptin. When i talked with my neurologist he ascribed to the MOU theory. I stopped taking triptins and took valproic acid for three weeks… read more
How Many Of You Suffer From Depression/anxiety Along With Your Migraines?
Medications
Please please let me know some names of medications that you have had some success with. I have tried a couple with not much success. I have found that botox works but I am unable to have health benefits at this time. When I did have benefits it was covered and life was not as painful 😓.
Sumatriptan (generic Imitrex) is cheap at Costco and works well for me as a rescue. Currently, gabapentin is helping me a lot for prevention.