Questions had first migraine age 52...Today doctor gave me a migraine medication. I took it and woke up with my head tingling, And feeling num and my face twitching. Is this normal?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
When was the last time you changed or tried a new migraine treatment?...One minute, you're on a treatment regimen, and the next, you have to add something new to your arsenal because of a new symptom showing up or a medication...Reactions0reactionsComments78 repliesTreatment
Aimovig and abortive meds...I’m still getting many migraines and have noticed that my go to abortive medication, Maxalt, is no longer effective....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Rizatriptan (or just Triptan) Side Effects...It could make sense given the nature of the medication, and it could not, so I'm trying to get a feel for others experience. Replies appreciated....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Nortriptyline treatment ...Up until a few months ago I've manage fairly well on preventative medications Topamax, with Zomig and Relpax as needed when I get the "warnings" I get...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
On the different medications for my migraine...Doctor says yeah but I hate being in all these medications....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
what's the hell is this?...A plenty of doses of pain killers and so called medication lead me to consistent intestinal infection....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Anyone experiencing Amovig side effects not in the literature?...I notice I don't wake up with as bad a headache in the morning and I am not reaching for any medication till much later in the day....Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
How do others deal with a neurologist who keeps adding medication?...I have intractable migraines with aura and also hemiplegic migraines plus I also suffer from unresponsiveness during some of the migraines. Today during a stress test, right in the middle...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Cannot figure this out...Effexor is the only medication I take daily (for anxiety going on 13 years)....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsSleepSide Effects
Any help is appreciated...So, they gave me some anti-nausea medication, however I have tried this and take the nurofen afterwards and it doesn't seem to make any difference!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Topamax: good or worst?...Should I give it a little bit more time to see if it works or should I stop taking that medication?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide Effects
How to avoid rebound headache when taking pain meds for flu, viruses?...Well, usually people take an OTC medication to reduce fever/sore throat/muscle pain, especially if it's keeping you from sleeping. (Or that's me.)...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTriggers
Has Anyone Else Experienced Hair Loss With Aimovig?...It’s my only change in medication and I’ve found other migraneurs online with the same symptoms....Reactions0reactionsComments145 replies
Hair loss...My current medication is once-a-month Ajovy injections....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide EffectsNewly DiagnosedAura
Verapamil efficacy for migraines???...I really want to consider other blood pressure lowering medications like verapamil for migraines. Please share your thoughts....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Mostly better but lingering symptoms...This one did not respond to any medications at all....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Tell me if this seems crazy or maybe a workable theory, please...Please note, I was given this medication by several doctors after I failed all the other meds....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDepressionChronicTreatment
UK access to IV abortives?...But they won’t give me any IV medication – no magnesium sulphate, no DHE, no keterolac – just ineffective Triptan pills. What gives?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Can't get IV abortives at A&E in the Uk. Help....But they won't give me any IV medication - no magnesium sulphate, no DHE, no keterolac - just ineffective Triptan pills. What gives?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment