I had to go through three neuros before I found one that would actually help me. The first one lost interest in helping when I told her I couldn't take marijuana (my mom loved the fact that I'm...
I was really lucky and got the whole thing is covered. We started at 150 units but have had to increase it to 250 units. It's covered for me every three months. The doc charges a $100 fee for the...
Next week I will be going for my 4th botox treatment. the last treatment lasted for about 2 months. The one before, only 1 1/2 months. Seems to become more effective after each treatment. For me, it...
I also find that lack of sleep will trigger all types of migraines. There for a while in the summer I was completely unable to sleep. I would go 3-4 days straight out getting a minute of sleep, then...
Hi Karen, This does sound like normal migraine stuff to me, if that makes you feel any better. I get one of these about once a week. It takes a lot of energy to lift a leg and sometimes I just have...
I have had some incidents like this. I had them more when I was on topormax. I only get them now once every 2-3 months. With mine it would be an intense, isolated pain; like an super hot ice pick...
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...
Hi Jwb, Your case sounds very like mine. I went for a good 8 years of pain every day on an increase pain scale, before I found a neuro who would listen to me about my pain and actually work with me...
I was excited to hear about your success with this drug. I see my nero tomorrow and wanted to talk it over with him.... :shakehead: its an NSAID and of course I'm one of those people who reacts to...
Hi I too have chronic migraines. I have recently started botox (just had my second round). It did help with the 1-7 migraines days, which is great, but it's the 9-10 days that lay me out flat and I...
I recently spent sometime off work just because life got to be too much. There is not only my illness but both my sister and mother are in bad shape. It has been a rough few years and I also have a...
Danielle, you really are not alone. I have been with chronic migraines that are mostly daily for about 7-8 years. I can understand how hard it is to be patient to allow the medication to work. You...
My suggestion would be to check with your dentist to see if you have any wear on your teeth that could suggest clenching or night grinding. They can make a splint that helps the teeth (but just gives...
I know how you are feeling about trying to balance work and the migraines. My migraines have been increasing for the last 7-8 years to the point that I'm missing work at least once a week due to the...
Hello Kcizan, I'm sorry to hear that you are having so much problems. It seems to be a thread on this site. I have been suffering through increasing painful migraines for 7-8 years. I have had months...
Hi My Lovely, I have found that water does help a lot. I lot to take baths with the lights off when I start to feel dizzy or when my pixel-like vision starts. I find it helps a lot. With the jaw...
My Lovely, I have been dealing with increasing migraine issues for the last 8 years. I have been recently up to 26-29 days of pain in a month (not nearly as bad as you but I can understand the...
Hi all, I'm also new to this site. I have to say that I had a very bad reaction to the Topamax. I basically was having mini strokes like reactions and I didn't realize what was causing it. I had a...