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Migraines

Well hello I am Hope and my first migraine attack was on thanksgiving when I was 3rd grade.

But back then it was just a headache or if you were sick it was oh you have a sinus infection. So I never really gotten treated until I was in my late 20’s when I was down for a whole week with a migraine. The doctor again said it’s just a headache and take some Tylenol. And ever since then I was waking up every day with a major headache.

I still have my headaches every day when waking up and then it hangs on until it either goes into a migraine or feeling like it’s on the verge of a migraine. And now since I have fought a long and hard battle with doctors and insurance. I am diagnosed with dilatory migraines.

I still work and how I manage that I don’t know. I do push myself as much as I can before I tag out and go home. I have tried all the meds on all 3 levels and Botox, pain blocks, infusions,and so far nothing really helps me. So there is only one more option to go and I don’t want a surgery. I do have to say I do take THC when the pain is to unbearable. Since they no longer give pain meds. And if they do give you some in the ER they treat you like a druggy. So I no longer go there. But that’s some of my story. Thank you for being here in this group.

Hope

  1. Hi Hope! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your journey with migraines. It sounds like you have tried quite a lot to try and get them under control. What other treatment options are you considering to tackle them? One avenue of treatment I don't see discussed too often are neuromodular devices. These are devices that help use electricity to manage migraine symptoms. Have you tried something like this before? Here's a link to more info: https://migraine.com/devices. - Cody (Team Member)

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