Mandalynn210

Mother2... Thanks for your reply I am definitely going to try magnesium and omega 3's now!!! Sounds really good... I do need to eat more fish as it is, so I guess taking a supplement isn't so bad...

1/15/2008 5:18 PM

Aside from the pain itself, which issue is the most difficult for you as a migraineur?

Good question... Over the years I would honestly say that my struggle is, as a young adult... my relationships. Not just intimate ones, but with friends and family as well. Migraines put me to bed. I...

1/15/2008 2:24 PM

I meant to add to that... basically, there's no harm in trying. If ANYTHING is an issue to you since Topamax is extreme in many areas (money, side effects) weigh your pros and cons. I thought about...

1/2/2008 3:54 PM

mother2, Well, I still get the nagging headaches. But I do believe it is brought on by things like the diet, caffiene, lack of excercise, alcohol, being around cigarette smoke.... etc. I could go on...

1/2/2008 3:52 PM

I know this is probably a dumb question for you both, because it seems like you two have tried everything in the world to get rid of your horrific headaches... but have you tried preventatives like...

12/29/2007 9:57 PM

Update - Its been almost a year!

Thanks for the advice guys! You're probably right about increasing the dosage, I'm just afraid to be on a medication forever. (I know I won't be on it FOREVER but you know what I mean, long-term) So...

12/29/2007 9:47 PM

Update - Its been almost a year!

Hey everyone, I haven't been here in almost a year and YESTERDAY was a year since being on Topamax. Well, I thought I'd let you all know how things are going since I've seen quite a few Topamax...

12/19/2007 7:09 PM

Menstrual migraine (on contraceptive pill). Please help!

I also spoke with my doctor about the ring... If I'm not mistaking it for the IUD, she said I couldn't have it because I haven't had any children yet. She seems to think that I need to stay on a...

1/12/2007 6:13 PM

What are some of the other syptoms you get along with migraine?

You are not weird!!! I get REALLY upset... anxiety like you said. Get mad very easily at anyone around me. Along with the anxiety kind of like when animals or children get kind of ansty when the...

1/12/2007 2:37 AM

Menstrual migraine (on contraceptive pill). Please help!

Hi miow... I was just switched to a low hormone contraceptive from the makers of Yasmin called Yaz. (Wow I sound like a commercial) Anyway, supposedly you have a 4 day cycle on it which is SUPPOSEDLY...

1/12/2007 2:34 AM

Topamax and MRI?

Yeah... well I've only been on it for a month but I haven't seen a change in my weight? Just definitely in my eating habits. I can't eat like I used to and if I do... boy does it make my tummy upset....

1/12/2007 2:26 AM

Topamax and MRI?

mommyto3, How many mg were you on when you saw a significant weight loss? And did you lose from still eating or was your appetite completely gone? What I'm asking is how has your weight come off?...

1/11/2007 3:34 PM

Topamax and MRI?

Hello, Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know that I am now on 100mg Topamax daily. So far so good. A little tingling getting outta control sometimes but so far thats it. Lost some of my...

1/11/2007 1:29 AM

Imitrex Tolerance

Mr. Christian, I have noticed this lately... I have had to take 100mg instead of the 50mg I usually take quite often here lately. This isn't all the time as the 50mg will take care of it sometimes......

12/29/2006 4:31 PM

Still dealing with this migraine....

Chelle, Glad to hear you finally went to the doc and got your stadol... Weird/funny they gave you more than usual and you fell asleep! I know when I get toradol even, they tell me to get home and get...

12/29/2006 4:22 PM

sharp pains...scared!

I'd say go to the neuro... don't push it any longer. Make yourself feel better! :) Do it for YOU!...

12/26/2006 1:24 AM

Migraines...

Hello Butterfinger15... Welcome to Healing Well... I have found a lot of help here! Although, I do feel you need to see the doctor about your probs you've been having lately. I'm sorry you've been...

12/26/2006 1:22 AM

migraine meds that work for you

Hello again! I can take Topamax and Imitrex together just fine... haven't had any bad side effects whatsoever. Although I did finally experience the tingling in my fingers today for the first time in...

12/26/2006 1:03 AM

migraine meds that work for you

Hello again, Well, I've only been on Topamax for a week and a half... but I went without a migraine for a week and the one I did get was during "that time of the month". So I'm going to go for it and...

12/23/2006 7:12 PM

Christmas

Same to you guys and everyone else here... woke up this morning feeling the "iffy" feeling of a migraine maybe to come on today. Not a good thing as we have one Christmas today, one tomorrow, and of...

12/23/2006 7:02 PM

migraine meds that work for you

Hi there, Its nice of you to be concerned for your boyfriend... very sweet :) Personally, I love my Imitrex. Thats the first thing they put me on. I first tried the oral and all I need is 50mg....

12/23/2006 4:39 AM

Migraine getting the best of me....

Thanks a lot mommyto3... I kinda wondered what it was. Very thoughtful of you to let me know! Also, I don't have to go to the doc... migraine finally went away on its own :) I'm patient with it since...

12/22/2006 5:07 PM

Migraine getting the best of me....

Hi Seechell, I hope that by now your migraine has gone away! I've tried everything under the sun and I'm still dealing with mine. Doesn't help that my boyfriend is playin rough with the dog and...

12/22/2006 1:34 AM

topamax and stomach problems

Thanks Dee... I like Topamax so far. I was scared at first, but the side-effects may start tomorrow when I go up to 50mg. So we'll see... /community/emoticons/sad.gif Hope things are going better!!!...

12/19/2006 7:14 PM

any good products out there..please help!

Hello, Are you looking for a home remedy??? Because you got the ice-trick down pat! I don't use over the counter meds anymore... they don't seem to help anything that isn't a normal, roundabout...

12/19/2006 6:59 PM

ER NIGHTMARE AGAIN!!!

Well, sounds like you have your hands full with the kitties :) I got my cat, Lexie at the Humane Society here when she was about 2 years old. I was a lonely college student at the time and NEEDED her...

12/19/2006 6:54 PM

sharp pains...scared!

Well I get mine almost everyday. Its very quick and can last from one second to 10. But the funny thing is, they aren't followed by migraines. Its just the sharp pains. Like my neurologist said, I...

12/19/2006 6:39 PM

MRI... Quick Question

Thanks for the responses guys... sounds like it may be a good idea. I was just wondering why my docs haven't wanted to do it. I've been to both a physician who specializes in depression and migraines...

12/19/2006 6:35 PM

ER NIGHTMARE AGAIN!!!

Leigh Ann, I'm sorry I'm writing so late, but I'm also sorry to hear about your horrible night! I know I can feel for you! Sounds like your dad is a lot like mine. And you're a lot like me (an animal...

12/18/2006 10:21 PM

MRI... Quick Question

Hi guys... I just have a simple question. I haven't had an MRI done. I guess none of my doctors has believed I needed one. But sometimes when I get a really bad migraine that lasts for days and days...

12/18/2006 10:17 PM

sharp pains...scared!

Well, I have had my wisdom teeth removed but still have the sharp pains just like you described. That may be your problem though, just speaking from my experience with the doc. I spoke with my...

12/18/2006 10:11 PM

topamax and stomach problems

I've only been on 25mg in the evening for about 6 days but I do have the stomach problems already. Everytime I eat I can't eat as much as I used to and I also have diarrhea and nausea. It has been...

12/18/2006 10:05 PM

Thanks for all your responses guys! Seems like either you love it or you hate it! Well, I went to my PHP yesterday and he gave me the starter pack. I'm following it just like it says, 25mg in the...

12/14/2006 3:53 PM

Kind of a survey/get to know everyone/similarities

Hi Shari... was curious, are you from Wichita?...

12/12/2006 9:06 PM

daily pain med. Solution or more problems?

Gail, Sounds like you've tried everything. Nicky is very good at explaining things.... with the narcotics you do run the risk of addiction. However, once you reach a certain "happy" point you should...

12/12/2006 4:49 PM

help

HAHAHA :) Sounds like me...

12/11/2006 1:32 AM

Thanks for all the help guys... I've spoken with my mom and finally convinced her EXACTLY what you said, Nicky. To try it and if I don't like it, stop! I also was suprised yesterday (and very...

12/11/2006 1:28 AM

ANXIETY/PANIC

I understand where you're coming from. I fear them terribly! My main fear is not being able to do something I am supposed to. Such as work, spend the day with family, friends... parties, whatever. I...

12/10/2006 3:02 AM

haven't posted here for awhile.....

I found that I have an anxiety issue. I'm not to the point where I believe it needs to be under wraps. Like Annuk said, I try and find something that I enjoy that takes a lot of concentration. I...

12/10/2006 2:49 AM

Migraines and foods

Hi Banje, Honestly I've been very strict on myself with the foods I eat and have put myself on a strict diet staying away from the certain foods/things in food that trigger migraines. While on that,...

12/10/2006 2:38 AM

Hi guys, thanks for your responses. I keep trying to convince my mother that this may turn out to be a good thing and I'm just going to dwell on it all the time if I don't give it a whirl soon......

12/8/2006 2:54 PM

Newbie here....questions about 8 yr old daughter possible migraines?

Might want to check this out... see the dark bold print just below the safety info and above the Ortho McNeil Neurologics copywrite. http://www.topamax.com/html/ptop/topamax-isi.jsp? I'm not sure why...

12/7/2006 9:34 PM

Dr. Dzugan's "The Migraine Cure"

Never heard of it... I'm going to have to look it up!...

12/7/2006 9:22 PM

Kind of a survey/get to know everyone/similarities

Hello everyone! My name is Mandy and I am 20 years old. I've been suffering from chronic migraines for a little over 10 years now. I've come to the reality that I need to get on some kind of...

12/7/2006 9:20 PM

I too was wondering whether I should get on Topamax or not... I was supposed to be in a clinical study for it to be tested, but the month they had me do the strict migraine journal I had missed the...

12/7/2006 7:05 PM

Ice Pick Pain Ring any bells?

Yes! I've asked my neuro about this and she said she has heard of this before and ruled them as "mini" migraines. And that I don't need to take anything for them. For me, it isn't a daily thing......

12/7/2006 6:37 PM