Changing Therapy: How I Started Vyepti...I have found that the CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) inhibitors have helped reduce the pain of my constant attacks.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Attacks With No Pain or Quicker Resolution: How Migraine Patterns Are Changing With the CGRPs...Are you experiencing changes in your migraine attack pattern in terms of frequency, resolution, or type of pain from a CGRP treatment?... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments120 comments
What Does a "Cure" Look Like?...I have taken most of the anti CGRP drugs, including Aimovig, Ajovy, and Vyepti. None of them seemed to help.... By pigen514 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Why Won’t Insurance Help Me?...I was given a 2-month sample of Qulipta which is a brand new CGRP daily preventative treatment for migraines.... By 45yearsofmigraines1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Other Side of the Spoon...We discussed new developments like CGRP antagonists, and old developments like the triptans and pitfalls like Excedrin migraine.... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments50 comments
Aimovig: A Game Changer...So just took my six injection for Aimovig. Whatever hesitation I have with this new drug is completely gone away and so has my pain. From waking up to migraines... By ejcc1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Did Switching to Vyepti Compare to Using Emgality for Me?...I have seen some relief in the CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) group of medications.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How I Manage Changes in Therapy Regimens...I have been fortunate that some of the CGRP drugs have helped me effectively manage my attack cycles.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
My Three Year CGRP'iversary...Then there was the moment I heard about the migraine preventive medication called “CGRP.”... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Getting sad, and sadder...Last month I was accepted into a CGRP trial about 50 minutes away from where I live. I was overwhelmed with hope and joy.... By ellensr1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments46 comments
Why Have I Started Using Qulipta for Migraine Prevention?...Here's a quick summary of what I learned: Qulipta is a medication that falls into the CGRP category alongside the traditional preventatives of Aimovig... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Cost of Wellness - Affording the CGRPs...Those who are experiencing wellness for the first time in years because of the CGRP medications may be feeling as if they are living on borrowed time.... By Holly Harding4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments72 comments
Any one with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis tried CGRPs or input ?...I have ulcerative colitis and it is mainly what’s adding to my worries of trying the anti CGRP treatment....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCGRP
Has anyone started with CGRP? Did your insurance approve it?...Hi: I emailed my neurologist about CGRP and he said he doubted my insurance would approve it....Reactions0reactionsComments67 repliesCGRP
When Health Insurance Makes You Sick...Similarly CGRP, which holds great promise for many with migraine, is being given out for free on a two-month trial basis.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Cold Baths...niacin: 100 - 200 mg daily stay home: ~ 5 days week Basically I'm waiting on the CGRP release so I can start living again.... By sandralee1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New CGRP Abortive Side Effects...I am just wondering whether anyone else has had this side effect from any of the CGRP new ABORTIVE meds?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
Glossary of Migraine Terms...Gepants bind to receptors to directly block CGRP, a peptide involved in migraine pathophysiology.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
CGRP...Because I tried CGRP last month and it changed my life !!...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCGRP
