chronic migraine with persistent aura or MOH??...I also take depakote, verapamil and just started Botox. Multiple rounds of steroids. I fall into the group of people that shouldn't take triptans....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
So now what do I do? (Can't use Meds that work).... :( I have a stimulator, get Botox injections and finally for the last four months have gotten an occipital nerve block and I have had a taste of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
longer lasting triptans...(Inderal and Cymbalta -tried topomax and evail with no success), another addition for depression, magnesium (tried the other supplements no success), botox...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Don't know where I belong...I just finished a 40 day intractable headache run; with migraines intermixed and survived using my cocktail of abortive meds (preventive #14 and 15 (Botox...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Have you tried monoclonal antibodies? How did it go for you? ...I've tried Rimegepant (for acute attacks and Botox for prophylaxis, but the second treatment didn't work. I still have 2-3 migraine crisis per week....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Radio Frequency Ablation or nerve decompression surgery?...Said I need to try Botox "his way" (I've had it for three years at another neuro's office with no success)....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSurgery
Moving from High Altitude - Will it help?...I've tried all the drugs, Botox, Injections, Chiropractors, PT, Acupuncture, you've heard the story before....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Has anyone had problems with angina after using triptans?...I’ve been using Botox for the last year and a half every three months for migraines and for the most part it seems to have worked, but the last...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsBotoxChronic
Comorbidity diagnosis ...I’m now back at a chronic level and on Botox, Emgality and a beta blocker....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
So confused...I'm on preventatives, Botox, supplement, manual treatments - prolotherapy, massage, Chiro, acupuncture....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Migraine Relief- Help...My doctor said botox may be the next thing I try. Thank Gd I haven't had the fullblown attack since but these pounding headaches are not fun....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceNewly Diagnosed
Where/how do you get peace and quiet???...So far this is a very rainy/humid summer and even with Botox and trigger point injections, along with pain meds, I cannot seem to catch a break....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
My very long history with migraine...Two days ago I had botox for the first time. I was told that I would be given 31 injections, but I was given 27....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Optimizing Medications...My doctor continues to push botox but I am trying to give the new meds a chance before going that route....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronicTreatmentCGRP
How do I help my frustrated boyfriend not feel neglected when I can't go out?...That's with Botox injections and an extensive list of medications and supplements I've tried over the past 2 years....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Moving from High Altitude - Will it help?...I’ve tried all the drugs, Botox, Injections, Chiropractors, PT, Acupuncture, you’ve heard the story before....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Weary, Depressed and Stressed over Chronic Migraine and it's Stigma...This will be to the follow-up of the 2nd Botox treatment for Migraines I had on April 16 2013.... By jgs35024 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
For people who can't take triptans...The only things I haven't tried are botox (I'm episodic, not chronic) and topomax (not touching with a 10 foot pole because I'm so sensitive to side effects...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Spinal Cord/Neuro Stimulators...I’ve done Botox, trigger point and occipital injections....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSurgeryChronicTips & Advice
Abdominal Migraines-Adult...I hate that we are such a rare group ( guess they don’t care ) Anyone heard of Botox for this....Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesNewly Diagnosed