Are you using Triptans? If not, why not?

G'day,

I've suffered migraines for almost 40 years. Back when I was diagnosed in the late 80s I was told to take about 6 aspirin at the onset of the migraine, but all that ever seemed to do was make me vomit (sooner than I would normally be vomitting). Over the years I tried various other meds, but ultimately spent many many years taking nothing but bed for 6 hours.

About 8 years ago a doctor told me to try ibuprofen and metoclopramide, which has managed to keep me from the intense physical pain and discomfort of the migraine, but still struggling mentally - unable to 'brain'.

Then, just this month, I finally agreed to try a Triptan drug. I had heard about them some time ago, but being ADHD and whatever else, change does not come easy, so I'd refused. I've only had 1 migraine so far, and it's probably a bit quick of me to say, but - OMG! Not only did it treat the symptoms of the migraine - leaving me pain, nausea, and aphasia free, but I actually felt 'normal'. I could control my thoughts, and engage in conversations. Even better - the next few days after the migraine I did not suffer the normal "hangover".

I was prescribed Rizatriptan that dissolves under the tongue, and whilst I left work to go home to bed as I wasn't sure what to expect, next time I have a migraine, I'm going to finally try "push through it" like so many bosses have told me to do.