Hi, just a thought .. when someone who has no history of headaches has a long-term headache, sinus pops into my mind. I had this happen years ago. A bad sinus infection can really create terrible...
Hi Annuk, Hi thanks for response, but the Migrelief I am talking about is just a vitamin(supplement) . It is magnesium, feverfew and b12. No codeine or any narcotic in it. In fact someone on this...
Hi, I have suffered daily headaches for about 2 years. Ive tried various preventatives to no avail (topamax, depakote, lyrica - stopped mainly due to side effects). It got really bad a couple of...
They make fiorocet with and without codeine. Without codeine, it is not a narcotic so is less addictive. My sister also takes fiorocet with codeine and was addicted as your mom is, she would take...
When I take a triptan (Imitrex) and now I just got a trial of Frova, I get a scary kind of chest pressure/pain. I read this is a side effect, but is it harmless or can it be dangerous? My heart...
Hi, I am taking Effexor which is not one of the older trycyclic, however my neuro told me Effexor miminics those meds becauseit works on serotonin and norepephrine (sp?) not just serotonin like...
How common is it for epilepsey sufferers to obtain disability. My sister has had seizure disorder since puberty (she is now 44) She used to work, but 7 years ago got married and stopped working. She...
Thanks for the replies. I guess its time to go see the doctor. I also have sinus problems, and take alot of migraine meds, and i guess they all affect one another. I do not take aspirin or advil tho,...
I often have symptoms that seem like acid reflux/heartburn, but I am not sure it is acid reflux. the pain starts right at/below the breast area and extends downwards. Its very nauseating also; i feel...
Hi, I tried Lyrica for about 6 weeks but had to discontinue it. It made me tired, cranky, spacey and only minimally reduced my headaches. After stopping it , i had a three day migraine, but now am...
I have had similar experience with changes in headaches, however mine seems to be more related to my mensrual cycle and have inreased significantly with perimenopause. I think you should see a...
Does this include Splenda? I had switched from aspartame to Splenda, and did not notice any difference. Which could mean i was not affected by aspartame. (or I am affected both!!)I thought Splenda...
Well I am now on 225 mg (2 pills 75 mgs at nite and 1 in am) For the first couple days I couldnt get up (totally tired) and I changed it to 1 at nite, 1 in morning and 1 at 5:00 after work. Now I can...
Hi, I am 48 and my headaches increased significantly the past 2 years and are always worse around my period, so you are not crazy! Altho I know menopause lasts for years, at least there is an end to...
Thanks for the replies. I am also on effexor, but that has never seemed to help my headaches. (helps depression from CONSTANTLY HAVING A HEADACHE). I hear you about the cost, my copays for the...
Have any of you tried Lyrica as a preventative. How long does it take to know if it will help. I took 75 mgs nights for 2 weeks, and started 75 mgs in morning andnight about 3 days ago. It makes me...
I tried Depakote and it helped my headaches but I stopped it due to nausea, altho many people use this drug and tolerate the nausea. I have friend with BP and migraines, and she considers it her...
Does the drug interaction of Amerge and Effexor also apply to Imitrex and Effexor? I quit taking imitrex (on my own) because of chest pain, which my doctor dismissed. (I am getting a new neuro.)...
Thanks, I have an appt with a new neuro on 3/21 and will talk to him about the Neurontin. The past weeks have been tough, had a 4-day migaine with my period, I just read your Closing message, I have...
I hesitated to post since I hate to be negative, but I could not tolerate Topamax. I had terrible memory loss and evil mood swings, and irregular heartbeat. I was ok on 25 but when I went to 50 the...
Hi Margie, Hope the Topamax works for you; it did help my headaches, this week since ive been off it has been a bad headache week. What dose of Neuronton were you on? Did it work, besides the side...
Thanks for the reply, I probably will, and ill let you know how I am doing....
Yes, isn;t it strange how your perspective changes when you suffer headaches. Its like you will try ANY POSSIBLE THING to get rid of them. I am on day 2 of a killer (stopped topamax 4 days ago , cold...
Is nobody taking Neurontin?...
Well I just finished a month on Topamax and have stopped it as of 4 days ago. Side effects: irregular heartbeat (skipping beats) mood swings, terrible focus (I am a CPA and would just forget simple...
Yes I can totally relate. I can barely handle any smell. It is used to be strong perfume, nowits any perfume, even a perfumed lotion will do it. Its tough because you cant control the rest of the...
Hi timur, Always nice to hear some good news, hope it continues to help. I thought of tryingthe migralief which some have said helps, i am going to go read up on the ingredients and also Coq10 and...
Hi, You sound like me I am 48, but have been having headaches about 3 years or so. They must be peri or pre-menopause related as they are worse around that time, run in family etc. I also went thru...
Hi there, there are quite a few preventatives mentioned if you read some past posts, with mixed results. Topamax seems to be a popular one, I went to a neuro this week after about 3 years of...
I'm no expert, but I do use fiorocet with some good results, however I fear I have gotten into rebound as I wake each day with a headache. I am slowingly try to wean down from taking them daily and...
Hi, I tried cold as I have a friend with migraines who says its helps her tremendously. It did NOT help me, i felt it hurt worse. I tried the heat, and like you, not exactly pain relief but some...
Thanks for the input; i have actually vomited twice already and have made no other changes in meds/diet etc. and dont have cold/flu. I just cant believe its making me this sick at such a low level. I...
Hi, I have been viewing posts for a while, but this is my first time posting. I am 48 yrs old, female, with chronic headaches and migraines, they seem to be getting worse as my periods are becoming...