Another New One

Hi all

I am 21 and i've had migraines since i was 12.  My migraines are currently at the worst they've ever been (somewhere between 1 and 5 a week).  I've tried every type of drug out there and theres nothing that helps besides tylenol 3 but im not too keen on taking tylenol 3 all the time because of the resultant drug induced headaches.  I also seem to have a headache whenever i dont have a migraine and ive come here as a last resort.  any advice?

~Ashley~ 

In addition to Ann's question....Are you taking preventatives?

If you are not...and you just continue to take Tylenol 3, you are in rebound...you need to STOP taking the Tylenol 3 as you mentioned and see a DR.

They can begin you on a preventative to control the number of headaches you have!

Basically without doing so you are like a hampster on the wheel...just running the cycle!

Let us know if you have any questions!

Take care,

Sara

i hear you!!!
just keep trying preventatives-there are a million out there and worth a shot. (i am kind of pro-medication-sorry) maybe don't stay on them for a year if you can tell they aren't working-try something else.
i have tried pt, acupuncture, chiro, none of it really worked for me but you never know, everyone is different.
i am now on cymbalta as my preventative and have seen some result. i still have a headache when i don't have a migraine but it is less severe and can be delt with for a few hours. i mix up what i take-aleve, percocet, butabital and relpax so i don't get the rebound.
hope that helps!!!