Possible Topamax withdrawal--need advice!...I'm not sure whether it's Topamax withdrawal or because I stopped a medication that was actually helping prevent migraines....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
My Chronic Migraines...After that neurologist gave me 6 different medication samples and told me to "try them and see which works best and let me know" I decided I should see...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Oral Pain and Migraine?...The technical diagnosis: “neurovascular orofacial pain,” generally treatable with medication....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Little Vent about Insurance and the New Year...I'll pay more for insurance, but the trade off would be I wouldn't have to worry about how to pay for my medications....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Supraorbital & Occipital Neurostimulator Implant Surgery...I have cut use of abortive/rescue medications by 80% to 90%! This is amazing!!!...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesSurgery
Cefaly and/or Clonazepam...I have spoken to every healthcare provider I have ever seen about my sleep and have been ignored, given ineffective advice, or prescribed sleep medications...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Do I need a new doctor?...The first time again was no tests at all and he just wanted me to ween off the medications I was taking (amitriptyline, imitrex and Ajovy) and again have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Chronic, static migraines and moving to Texas...Sigh, sorry for the rant… Anyway… anyone in Texas on any of those four medications Botox, Ubrevly, Emgality, or Butorphanol?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceChronicCoping
Finally Free...I reduced the amount of medication from 100mg per day to 50, then 25, then even lower. Over the past week I've had less than 50 mg., in total....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Chronic Aura...The effexor was prescribed as a daily preventative medication; the maxalt I’m to take if my face goes numb and the frova is to be taken at the onset...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Persistent Migraine Aura without infraction...original doctor's diagnosis of Persistent Migraine Aura without infraction is right and have been to see another doctor about it recently with a list of medications...Reactions0reactionsComments47 repliesTreatment
Electric Pulse - Head Cramp...I have taken many types of medications and combinations....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Does anyone else see spots similar to camera flash after-images?...He said it without hesitation and I have to believe these are innocuous and nothing to worry about. I'm terrified, however....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Afraid this is life....I have been on a few different medications. Propanolol did nothing but make me lethargic and dizzy....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
A combination of somewhat frightening symptoms...No amount of pain medication makes a single dent in it. My vision blurs, pressure builds up behind my eyes to where it is painful to keep them open....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Getting out of headache h*ll!...Last year I began working, and unknowingly spiraled into medication overuse....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Friends and migraines....she's told me to meditate, ignore the pain by feeling the pain and knowing it's temporary (which it isn't, I'm chronic right now, and I'm not taking medication...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Help with My Migraines...This pain is a sharp throbbing pain that is worsened when leaning over, squatting, and does not respond to any medication, being in a dark and quiet room...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronicTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Migraine, Antihistamines, Vascular issues; is there a connection? ...Could depressant medications be helping to calm some over-active part of my brain?...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesChronic
Work and Migraine...My doctor gave me narcotics and nausea medications that have helped a little but have also made things worse....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies