Cyclic MigraineI am wondering if anyone has any information on going from chronic to cyclic migraines? Are cyclic migraines what used to be called "cluster" headaches? Any information would be a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
need reliefI am allergic to TRIPTANS, as they make my throat tighten. I was told not to take them. I have tried the beta blockers, one called keppra, topmax, and countless...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Excedrin MigraineMy 12 year old daughter is taking daily preventive Amatryptalene and Imitrex for abortive treatment. She still needs to take two imitrex a week even on the preventive. I'm running...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Headache/migraine - 4/5 days!Hope someone is able to help me! For the past 4 days or so I've been suffering with a bad headache. It goes from pressure to actual pain and hasn't...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Migraines and Heathens Oops I meant ToddlersWhat are ways to deal with small children who don't understand that you are in pain and the chattering and whining are not helping? I feel badly that when this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Coming off an 8 Day StintI've actually had the same migraine since August, alleviated somewhat in intensity by various doses of Topiramate, Maxalt no more than 3 days a week, and Tylenol no more than...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Thinking of re-locationI have had migraines for 16 years, and in the last year they have turned chronic. It has been an absolutely miserable year, and I don't want this to continue!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
EffexorHas anyone had positive or negative experiences with Effexor? After crossing into chronic migraine land last summer, I started struggling also with depression. My migraine specialist suggested Effexor. I titrated...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Has anyone been to/have opinion on this headache specialist?Hi. Has anyone been to Dr. Robert Kaniecki at the Univ of Pittsburgh Headache Clinic? The main reason I ask is he is one of the patient recommended doctors on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Which type of magnesium do you take? I need to ask my headache specialist, but in the meantime wonder what type of magnesium you take. Do you take: 1. Magnesium oxide (I currently use this type at...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies