When to seek treatment or medication?...Just looking for thoughts on whether a neurologist or medication is needed for this type of thing. Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
When is it the “right” medication?!...I was finally diagnosed with migraines after suffering from daily headaches for nearly a year. I started taking Amitriptyline and I swear the first day I slept like a baby...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Doctor refused to prescribe migraine medication...The doctor told me he would not prescribe migraine medication nor would any other doctor until I had many episodes of headaches....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
2 Weeks of Pure .....Ouchy!...So anyway, my Neurologist and my Cardiologist got together and came up with Metoprolol as my medication to take.... By migraineur_n190to4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding My Migraine Puzzle Pieces...I then found myself in MOH (medication overuse headache aka rebound headaches). My third puzzle piece was to get off the MOH carousel.... By susanmcmanus4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What does everyone take for migraines?...My doctor has suggested I try an antidepressant medication. I have seen people on thes types of medication and it wasn’t good....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Maybe I AM a tough cookie!...And fortunately, sometimes the medications DO work. Advanced therapies have been approved in recent years and with each one we have hope. Oh!... By dougl0123 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
I Have Always Been Sick...I do get some negative side effects from the medication, like drowsiness and slowed thought process. Sometimes my neck and chest will feel tightened.... By smeekered4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hair loss & Canker Sores...Although the medication helps tremendously compared to before taking the medication, I have experienced hair loss and canker sores like crazy....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Serious as a Heart Attack...I am still suffering migraines, and currently have no insurance, and am going through trials with medication in order to qualify me for the medical study... By fishartphotos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Story For Migraine Awareness Month--A Story of Hope...He tried more medications and nasal sprays on me, and nothing helped, so surgery seemed to be my best option.... By rosie-smiles11 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Recovery for me...I almost OD on the over the counter medications. Doctors thought you had a bad head ache back in the 70's. Gave you tranquilizers....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
PERSPECTIVE...complexities associatd with mental health and it's extremely important that those issues are addressed and cared for just as much as figuring out which medications... By lebell204 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Life Not My Own...Botox, acupuncture, biofeedback, medications, you name it I tried it. Absolutely nothing worked for me except IMITREX.... By dominicandy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The pouring out of one's heart about one's brain......My pain relief is Vicodin as I have a Lap-band (weight loss surgery) and cannot take NSAIDs and have never found relief from any OTC medications.... By vorpalswrd3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My LONG struggle with Chronic Migraines...Also again been through doctors that would prescribe pain medication along with preventative and Imitrex injections, which are a God send for me, but I... By sweetmalis4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Migraine Elimination Diet Relief...Before going on the diet, I gave up on using OTC medication because it didn't even touch the headache. Now it stopped the pain!... By margaretswanson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Migraine Senior-No More Ginny Pig...Since then I have been trying every medication that comes out and to no avail. The only thing that helps is fiorcet.... By synigalwilder4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New Government Restrictions on Pain Meds ...As many of you can relate to, my tolerance for pain medication is very high and I need a higher dosage....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
PARDON MY GRUMPINESS, I’VE HAD A HEADACHE FOR… ALWAYS...We try every migraine medication there is. Unsurprisingly to me, none of them work. So it’s my neck then? Headaches are depressing me.... By jferf4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments