Depakote Anyone?...I started it at 500mg and has good results but my liver function studies went bad. We reduced it to 250mg and migraines are back really bad....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Botox for chronic migraines?...I’ve tried just about everything else according to my Dr. I’m seeing a new Dr. Who’s a woman, finally found one who is good!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBotoxChronic
Disability...I've had binder and binder helping me but just got a notice that the next appeal would be federal level and they aren't doing that....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Stomach cramps...Tho I'm wondering if it's a side effect of the Zomig I took to (successfully this time) abort the migraine....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Isometheptene - Midrin...My neurologist prescribed it as an abortive, and it works so well, I wish I could use it every day. Has anyone tried it?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
I feel so dumb, sleepy and distracted...to listen in my computer and I played it twice, I hate feeling like thia and I don't know what it is or how or fight it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I'm confused on a right occipital nerve block - should I get it?...He said he would do the first one then refer me to a northern doctor that's in pain management. I don't want drugs....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Motivation / Guilt...I don't see a point carrying on with my day to day activities when I know the end result is going to be pain....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Headache after Botox...I didn’t even realize until after I left that the neurologist (she is my new one and has only given me botox once a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBotoxChronicSide Effects
Treximet Price Increase...From what I understand, GSK sold the Treximet line to another pharmaceutical company back in August, but why the huge jump in price?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTreatment
Suffering from serious migraine...It happened in May 2013..I started to feel severe headache at the right side of the head and gradually extended to the forehead region....I was diagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Occipital Nerve Ablation...They did all the tests before the burn it worked wonderfully last year when they burned just the right side....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Requesting Accommodations at Work...My HR said my accommodation requests are complicated and they need to contact the state advocacy group and this would extend the process to Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesWork & Employment
12 Y/O Daughter - Not getting relief...My daughter has been getting migraines since she was 7. She gets the headache along with nausea and vomiting as the worst of her symptoms....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTreatment
Gluten trigger for migraines...While avoiding gluten is the norm, it is not always possible to avoid, like when you are visiting someone and they serve pasta for dinner....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & Advice
Imitrex rebound...Anyone else had Imitrex rebounding and what did you use to break the cycle/taper off the Imitrex? Prednisone 6-day packs no longer work for me....Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Song and poem about migraines...The video captures the chaos and triggers experienced during an episode and the lyrics are self explanatory. Enjoy and share if you feel inclined....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Alcohol...Vodka seems to be the alcohol that causes the fewest migraines but sometimes even a light vodka drink brings one on....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Omega Procedure...migraines have now progressed to daily and never end....Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesTreatment