What Do Female Hormones Have to Do with Pain & Pain Medications?...called opioids.... By diana-lee1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Do we have an Advocate for Opioids...Chronic pain sufferers are the ones being punished in the Opioid "crisis" not the ones abusing or od'ing on opioids....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
What to Do When Nothing is Working for Your Cluster Headaches...You’ve likely had at least one doctor give up on you or try to give you opioids (there is ZERO evidence that opioids help cluster headaches) instead of... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When My Doctor Gave Up on Me...My headache specialist was so kind and truly sorry when he told me long-acting opioids and patience were my only relief.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Feel like I'm going to die; wish I would (Migraine plus Bipolar)...And now the powers that be want to pull opioids and NSAIDs?? No way. That's the end.... By sheenajo1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Migraine Preventive, Abortive, and Rescue Drugs...Most doctors use opioids and barbiturates as a last resort.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Treatment Options for Episodic vs. Chronic Migraine...Opioids do not improve migraine pain and are not effective as a migraine treatment.Preventative treatment for episodic migraine can include several different... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Almost a lab rat...Instead they must rely on NSAIDs, ergotamines, or even opioids – none of which offer the kind of relief found with triptans.... By tammy-lrome2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
CGRPs for other pain issues?...https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/treatments/pharmacological/non-opioids/utilizing-cgrp-antagonists-non-migraine-indications...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesChronicCGRP
Vertigo and Migraines...They make sure you are not on lots of opioids and more importantly they give you tools to help give you a life again.... By iwillhavealifeagain1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Need help finding ER doctors views on using narcotics?...I do not take any other opioids for migraines and my regular drug does not cause rebound headaches, per my neurologist!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Why I Left My Headache Specialist...T's excellent reputation and follow my own path, which in my case does involve rescue opioids.... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
How A Doctor Giving Up on Me Led to Better Care Somewhere Else...I never wanted opioids. What I needed was high-flow oxygen or a sumatriptan injection.... By Ashley Hattle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do You Break a Migraine That Won’t Stop?...While generally avoided when treating migraine, opioids are occasionally used to break intractable pain.... By tammy-lrome4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Surprising relief...helps for 30 seconds), ice (to painful to place on the head), heat (makes it worse), extra pain meds - triptans, toradol etc (makes no difference and opioids...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Migraine.com Patient Perspective - Kratom...I’ve tried many other treatments, including triptans, preventives, DHE, opioids, Botox, PT, yoga, and acupuncture, with some success (see below).... By Sarah Hackley6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Topamax & Botox still losing my mind in pain...I have given up the opioids for pain relief because of the rebounding.... By amy535153 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What a New Cluster Headache Patient Needs to Know about Treatments...The 2,270 patients involved rated a cluster headache attack 9.65/10 on the pain scale compared to other medical concerns, including: Opioids won’t touch... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Acupressure...As soon as I stopped the opioids, the migraines stopped. But I knew it was only a temporary reprieve.....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Migraine Prescription Drugs...But opioids are habit-forming and can cause dependence. They are used only when you cannot take or do not get relief from other drugs.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later