Thanks for sharing your insights, korbnep. Sounds like you've got a good handle on the concepts involved. I'll keep persevering :)...
I haven't been to the site for quite awhile but have made some new discoveries about my condition since the last time. . . Now that I'm 1 yr. post-menopausal (YAY!!!) and the hormonal factor isn't as...
Timing and dosage depend on the reason you're taking it. There are quite a number of conditions that seem to respond well to it. The website I've referred to most is www.wholehealthmd.com. Go to...
Hi, Hopeful ~ So glad for you that the diagnosis was NOT full-blown glaucoma! As with you, I'm wondering if my over-use of Sudafed many years ago (when I thought my symptoms were sinus-related) may...
Hi, everybody ~ I'm really excited to say that in the last week I've been able to dramatically reduce my daily need for triptans!!! I know that part of the picture is the fact that I haven't had a...
Hi, everybody ~ I haven't posted for awhile and am just catching up on some of these threads. On this particular topic, I would recommend taking a look at the website www.christianbody.com . The...
Hi, Hopeful ~ You probably guessed I might reply :) Have they ruled out glaucoma at this point? What are your pressure readings? Is there anything else you need to do about it (or specific cautions)...
Welcome, MollyM ! I've just been a member for a few weeks myself and am so thankful this site was brought to my attention! I'm sure you'll find (as I have) a lot of support and encouragement and...
Hi - This reply is to "kie" ~ Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! So glad you've gotten a handle on your own headaches. Interestingly enough, it was just after my first child was...
Welcome, Wordguy! I'm a recent new member, too, and have really appreciated all the input so far. Hope you get a lot of good feedback. I've tried many of the non-drug options over the years but...
Interesting that Topamax can also affect eye pressures. . . Hopefulmigrainer, you asked what I'm taking now (I assume you mean as a preventive??). The only specific preventive I'm taking now...
I tried Amitriptyline and Nortriptyline earlier as possible preventives but was never able to get up to the recommended "therapeutic level" specifically for migraine. I have high-normal eye pressure...
Thanks, coolladyblue ~ This gives me some new leads to follow. I already get physiotherapy treatments every 3 weeks and chiropractic adjustment with "active release" massage every 2 weeks for my neck...
Hi, Tangerine Bear ~ So sorry to hear about this new development! Did you have your ovaries removed with the hysterectomy? If so, have you been on the hormone patch ever since, or only more recently?...
That's really interesting! My goal has always been to address the cause of my migraines, not just treat the symptoms, so your comment opens a different "door" here. I went the ENT route about 15...
Hi, MVanessa ~ A few of us have had a recent "conversation" about this in the thread "Anyone else have pain ONLY in eye &/or nose area" - check it out :) I'm quite interested in this, too....
The Xango brand of mangosteen juice is sold by individual distributors; the Mango-Xan (I think it's called) is available at many health food stores. I'm not sure if the mangosteen juice would be less...
Hi, Hopefulmigrainer ~ Just wondering if you got my lengthy direct e-mail yesterday replying to this subject. I'll be posting much of it eventually in smaller chunks but wanted you to have all that...
For many years I thought I was dealing with sinus issues (although nothing was ever identified), and did usually have some temporary relief with pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) but the headache would...
Both Zomig and Imitrex are triptans, but I don't know how their formulations differ. I have only used Imitrex as a nasal spray. I switched to Zomig when I found I could get it as a tablet, and found...
Thanks for the heads-up. No, I'm not taking any anti-depressants at the moment, although Amitriptylene and Nortriptylene were tried as preventives earlier. . . I'll see what I can find on the Web...
Zomig has worked quite well for my daily migraines over the last several years, with virtually no side effects. But this drug was not created to be used as a daily remedy, and therefore my...
Greetings from another brand new member! I also have had high-normal occular pressure readings (approx. 18-23) since they were first checked at age 40 (I'm now 54). As I've also had almost daily...