At Wits End!...Had the occipital nerve blocks, had the first Botox at the beginning of June (it hasn't helped one iota).... By lifecoachjane2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
16 Year Migraine Sufferer...They were finally manageable with imitrex and Botox. The Botox helped settle the pain after the surgery tremendously.... By cdaniw2132 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Time For New Medications?...My last 2 doses of Botox didn't work.... By ejdu81691 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Practice Overview...Procedures include Botox injection and Occipital Nerve Blocks for migraine management. Dr.... By Olivier Chateau1 min readBookmark for later
Tired of it all...Tried Botox, trigger point injections, massage therapy, all which only aggravate everything leaving me in bed the next day wishing for anything just short... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Do I Just Accept It?...Nothing seems to work, even Botox only helps one of the headaches. The migraine shots only break me out and most OTCs make my head hurt.... By Keytra1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
At the end of my rope...I have tried Topomax, anti-depressants (twice), propranolol and Botox. I never drink alcohol and have tried eliminating suspected triggers.... By zenaq1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
DHE-45 Scare...The rheumotologist says it is not related to the autoimmune issues and the neurologists were quick to do botox.... By rotxep1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
9 is Not Fine...I'm waiting for my botox approval, and sincerely hope that works. I am flummoxed at why I can only get nine pills a month to help with the pain?... By annequin-harkin1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Pulsed Radio Frequency...After having spent 3 years going through all the meds Johns Hopkins had to offer, including Botox.... By tmmink1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hiring the Right Doctor...You’ve probably heard that if you have migraine, the best kind of doctor is a headache specialist. You’ve probably also heard that there aren’t very many of them, you’ll probably... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Sudden Increase in Humidity as a Migraine Trigger...Although a sudden increase in humidity is a known migraine trigger in the medical literature, it's not one that I've heard anyone who has migraine identify as a trigger. In... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Telehealth Visit...“Hello, I’m Dr R------,” the gastroenterologist said at my first telehealth appointment with him. Social convention dictates that I would have said, “Hi, I’m Kerrie. It’s nice to meet you.”... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My "Dark Room"...Every migraine patient has their own “set-up” when it comes to days they experience symptoms and full-blown mind-bending migraines that last all day or for days. I wanted to give... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The Ever Evolving Migraine Trigger...I have an old dog. I have yet to teach him a new trick. The instances in which I’ve tried, he looks up from his dog bed unimpressed as if... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
5 Months On Ajovy...I’ve had little success with Topamax and Botox and was thrilled to be considered for this new injection.... By gero581 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New Symptoms & Side Effects with Emgality for Migraine...None worked until Botox which worked for about 5 years and then didn't. My neurologist then started me on Emgality.... By 0130331 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Complexities of the Migraine Doctor/Patient Relationship...The relationship between a migraine doctor and patient may span decades and can be a game-changer in the life of a migraineur. Let’s face it: Life with migraine is hard... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
A Forced Switch in My Migraine Meds...I shared with him my concerns, and I asked for recommendations on how to balance out the support from Nurtec, EBH4, and Botox.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life changes with chronic migraines....I know that Botox is not a cure for migraines, but anything that will decrease the intensity/duration/frequency is definitely worth trying.... By lyndahillebrenner2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments