Hi MarkT! Thank you for reaching out and following up. I'm sorry your previous comment went unanswered! I hear how much your wife is struggling with back pain and how hard it is on you to see her suffer. While I have not heard of others in the community complaining of mid-back pain specifically, there have been comments about overall pain and achiness. If you haven't seen this forum discussion about Emgality side-effects, it might be of interest:
https://migraine.com/topic/side-effects-emgality/
I would also encourage you to report her response to the FDA Med Watch site, which collects information on all adverse reactions to new medications (if you haven't done so already!):
https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program
What is her doctor recommending at this time? Is she continuing with the Emgality or has she suspended treatment? We cannot offer specific medical or treatment advice over the internet (for safety reasons) but if her doctor is not taking the pain and your concerns seriously, you are always within your right to seek out a second opinion. Another neurologist or headache specialist might have other suggestions or ideas her current doctor has not considered. A fresh perspective can often be valuable!
Please keep us posted on how you are both managing. Life with migraine or chronic pain/illness of any sort can take a toll on the entire family unit. I hope you are able to find answers and help with reducing her pain. Wishing you a gentle day. ~Allyson (Migraine.com team)

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