Sending good thoughts...
I'm sorry to hear you're going through so much right now. My neurologist has all of her migraine patients do some sort of relaxation activity each day, for at least 30 minutes to help with...
yana, you're welcome...hope it helps! ~Sarah...
Many people who suffer from migraines also suffer from depression, insomnia, or both. The correlation has long since been noted, and this article discusses all three stem from the same cause. Really...
I honestly hadn't heard of DRX9000 before. You may want to google migraines and "cervical disc herniation." Depending on the results you find there, you could then google "drx9000 for spinal...
pink- I also take 50mg of topamax daily, and I do feel fatigue from it. My solution is just to take it at bedtime. That way it can help me sleep, and it doesn't disrupt my day :). ~Sarah...
brayse- I'm sorry to hear you are in daily pain, and are taking so much medication. I had some success by receiving accupuncture on a regular basis (from a practitioner who really knew what he was...
Amy - It's nice to have a safe place to vent, isn't it? *smile* When doctors aren't fully aware of your situation or aren't listening it can be very frustrating. Marilyn had some really good points....
Besides your pain specialist appointment, you may also want to see if there is a neurologist who specializes in migraines in your area. When did it start? Was there anything significant going on when...
Ann- *blush* Thanks for clarifying. You may very well be right. I know they are migraines that follow the patterns of cluster headaches....
honey - Really good point! I also take the 50mg at bed. I'm not sure, if at higher dosages you need to spread it out throughout the day. Something to ask your dr about ....
Everyone needs different dosages. The first neurologist who put me on topamax swore up and down it was NECESSARY i go all the way up to 100mg. omg i have never been so sick from a medication...not...
I didn't read through all of the posts btwn ben and marilyn, because it seemed to turn into more of a personal dialogue. I did want to point out one very important thing for others reading this,...
Liz- Unfortunately, I can also relate to being to a general neurologist who was all to happy to continue to prescribe medications (and up the dose) for every complaint I had. He thought my migraines...
Just curious if you already are being seen by a neurologist who specializes in migraines? Think that would definitely be an avenue to check out before going a surgical route. ..Just my 2 cents. ~Sarah...
Liz- Isn't it sweet when dr's pass judgement with fun words like "abnormal" and "impossible"? /community/emoticons/nono.gif MANY migraineurs I talk with also suffer from insomnia. I haven't had a...
Amy- You can actually have cluster headaches and migraines together, which becomes more like cluster migraines, if that makes sense. I suffer from these as well. These clusters (they don't know why)...
Unfortunately, topomax has a long list of fun little side effects, particularly when you first begin taking it. Any side effect you're worried about , you need to notify your dr about and discuss it...
Poet, I'm sorry to hear about your pain. Do you keep a headache journal? These can be very handy to try and figure out any possible triggers that may be occurring. Sometimes migraineurs are...
mother2- As Liz said, this is usually something asked right away when you see a doctor about your migraines. Now that you know your dad suffers from the same type of headaches you do, you may want to...
Thanks, Megan. Yes, I've had migraines triggered by by sinuses before and OMG it is horrible!!! This doesn't seem to be like sinus migraines I've experienced in the past, but that certainly doesn't...
Because of my migraines and possible rebound headaches, I"m unable to to take any (prescript ion or otc) medication for allergies, sinus, etc. Right now I have horrible sinus pressure...it is even...
Not sure if this is the right place to post this. I am usually posting in the migraine/headache forum, but thought you guys might have some insight into this one. Because of my migraines, I"m unable...
Many people have mentioned dairy as an allergy, though not a direct trigger for migraines. The top two food allergies for ppl in the US are dairy and wheat. Allergic reactions can entail migraines....
Hi Ashley, Like Liz, I have suffered from chronic daily migraines. I can completely relate to waking up with a migraine, having one all day, and falling asleep with a migraine. For over a year and a...
I posted this on another forum, and wanted to share it here as well... If you have migraines, and made a new year resolution to eat better and/or get in shape, read on.... New Year, New...
Thanks for the advice. I have also ran across these articles on how dentists can help with headache/migraine pain: Here is the first article: http://www.empowereddoctor.com/story_369.html # And the...
Hi Jon, What doctors have you seen so far? What types of medicines have you tried taking to get rid of the headache? Was there anything you changed over a year ago, when the pain started? Did you...
If you have time to get into a neurologist, or doctor specializing in migraines perhaps they would be the most sympathetic. Here are a couple of places to search for those in your area:...
Michael, I can relate to being in migraine pain, and not feeling like anyone is listening or able to give help. It is a very frustrating feeling, and I'm sorry you're experiencing it. As Ann said,...
Triedeverything, I think birthcontrol must be a very individualized thing for both women, and women with migraines. Yasmin (Yaz) has a higher level of hormones than some other bc pills on the...
Tracy- I'm sorry to hear about your pain. Chronic daily headaches are horrible. I've had really bad sinus infections for a large part of my life, and the part of your face your are describing pain in...
Thanks, Ben!...
Can indocin cause rebound headaches? If yes, at what frequency would you be "safe" from rebound headaches?...
kymark has great advice. I, too, think your answer may be increasing your dosage vs. decreasing your dosage (but as kymark said, that is something to discuss with your doctor). If you are 21...
Hi Kryssi, Like Dar, 50 mg is the right dosage for me too. I actually went all the way up to 100 mg as one neuro prescribed and the side effects were horrible...my hands and feet felt like they were...
mother2 - On another migraine forum I am on the topic of sinus congestion came up, and several people swore by a "neti pot" as a natural way to cure sinus congestion. Apparently you can find it at...
I just ran across something last night, and thought of you because you said your migraines are affecting your work and your managers are becoming very annoyed. Check out this website:...
I agree with both hedake and steve...way too much excedrin. You may actually be causing rebound headaches (headaches caused by the overuse of medication) by taking so much excedrin. This creates a...
I agree with everyone. It certainly sounds like you are experiencing rebound headaches, and you're in the horrible rebound headache cycle. Certainly see your doctor, and be honest about the amount of...
Hi! Welcome :). You were just recently diagnosed with migraines, or 15 years ago you were diagnosed with migraines and they've continued for 15 years? It sounds like the drugs you're taking currently...
kim- It is always so important to listen to your body. It sounds like topomax wasn't working well for you, and wasn't allowing you to have quality of life at work or home as well. I hope the next...
How did you find out there was a toxic mold growing under the house? And what kind of long term damage are you suffering? Curious what I may have in store for me /community/emoticons/sad.gif ...
Yes. /community/emoticons/sad.gif Topomax has been nicknamed the "supermodel drug" because it can make you lose weight...so skinny, and well...stupid. My Man and i affectionately call it "foggy...
Jake- I'm sorry you're doctor didn't respond very positively to the request for scans. Is this your general practioner? If you're not already, as already suggested, it is a great idea to keep a...
Hi Jake, I would definitely recommend going to a neurologist that specializes in headache and migraines....
restless- I have incredible noise sensitivity with my migraines too. Bose noise cancelling headphones http://www.bose.com/controller?event=view_product_page_event&product=qc2_headphones_index are...
Hi Crittlebird- I would have to agree with Ann. At 200 mg you should be getting some pain relief. I take topomax as well, and in the beginning the side effects (especially the tingling/numbness in...
Article on combining imitrex with OTC for a more effective pain relief treatment. Does anyone use this combination? Have you found it to be successful for you?...
In the last two days I've ran across two interesting pieces of information talking about going to your dentist to get relief from migraine pain. I have to admit I've done years of research and...