Hey all: This article is in a e publication that our buddies, ER docs, read and use. Enjoy! http://www.emedmag.com/html/cur/cov/cov.asp ...
I have tried the Frova, but unfortunately did not get relief but I have heard great things about it. As for your ER visit- I completely agree with you! They always try to give me enough pain meds to...
Hi April- Keeping you guys in my prayers. I'm glad to hear that you had a throrough exam with the neuro. How will they be able to test and tell and decide if they have to do the blood patch?? :)...
Hey there. I have been on neurontin for approx 6 years. I am currently on 900 mgs a day. I did go off of it for a short time to try topamax. Personally, the neurontin is tolerated much better by my...
Aren't pharmacies and doctors fun? That stinks they waited until the last minute to realize there was a problem and the dr's office was closed. At my pharmacy, they go through everything when you...
Lovinlife: How is your daughter doing? I hope she is feeling better!!!!!!!! Let us know...
Dec. 11 is a good day- my bday! :) I wish your appt. was sooner, but thank God it's before the New Year. I'd say to stop thinking up 'what ifs' but I know both my parents did it when I first had...
Lovinlife: Keep on em like you are! You daughter has one hell of an ally in her corner!!!!! Thats great you were able to take her by her old ped. It was probably somewhat reassuring to your daughter...
You need to have your neuro write a letter and contest that decision. I used to have to fight to get my DHE for my migraines- the only way insurance would cover the expense was having my neurologist...
Topamax was used for several years as an off label migraine preventative. This is when I took it. While I never had any negative side affects, the drug unfortunately did not work for me. However,...
I was diagnosed with Migraines at age 10- after a very similar situation. They hospitalized me, ran CT and MRIs, did the spinal tap etc etc. and after ruling out all the 'usual' suspects before they...
Miranda, Were you taking any triptans while you had the headache? I did run into this a few years ago. Neuro told me it has to do with the vascular effects of the drugs- which do need a bit of time...
Grapes have never been a problem.......but I have had my most intense migraines after eating bananas. :)...