dexamethasone?

Hi fellow headache sufferers... I am new here

I started getting daily left sided head pain and pressure in August of this year, and just was diagnosed with Migraine headache by a neurologist yesterday.. Ironicaly, yesterday was the WORST the headache has bee, and I was starting to get really freaked out

It subsided some, but not alot. I still have sharp pains, and some pressure, granted its an improvement from yesterday, but it still SUCKS

Dr gave me a script for topomax, and a 5 day course of dexamethasone to "break the cycle" as I have not had a pain free day pretty much since this started almost 4 months ago

problem is, I have NEVEr heard of this being used for headaches, only asthma, Ulcerative colitis and other such medical problems. I am VERY sensitive to medication, and particularly side effect.. AND I have major anxiety, or did... its kinds improved alot this past 6-9months after being on lexapro for about a year (quit in JUNE) and have often wondered if that is what has caused this migraine problem..

anyone have any experience with dexamethasone? Any advice would be so appreciated

I am usually put on a steroid pack when I cannot get rid of my migraines for a week. ON a high dose of dexamethasone it is actually a chemo pill. My daughter had it for her leukemia...but they will use lower doses for 4 to 5 days to break the cycle of a migraine. I have had to do it several times as I am a severe migrainer. Best of Luck.

Dexamethasone is used for alot more than chemo. It is a potent anti inflammatory drug, steroid. It is used in cancer patients but also for chrones colitis asthma chronic pain etc.

I am on my third day and dont really feel much if any improvement though. Very frustrating. My head pain goes from extreme pain and pressure deep inside with sharp shooting pains and throbbing to a more low level pain with subtle but constant pressure in a few areas of left side of my head.

I did start topomax last night too so we will see...

Sigh :(

You too!! Prayers an hugs

Hope you are feeling better Shuks. I actually was able to sleep last night for the first time in a very long time. Yay! :) My head has calmed down but my neck has been killing me. if it's not one thing it's another. UGH! Gotta stand strong! :))

Mercyme ~

I was having a lot of neck pain with my migraines. Then one night I used only one side sleeper pillow instead of the two - three thick pillows I had been using and felt very different. I have kept it up and the amount of neck pain that I experienced has dropped. I still have some headaches but the neck isn't as bad during the migraine.

Not a silver bullet by any means, but a thought; is your head level when you sleep or does your pillow cause your neck to be off the 180 degree plain.

Just a thought, but it did help me.