My Daily Migraine Struggle
I started having migraines in my early 20's. Never had headaches or migraines before this.
Trying all migraine medications
They have progressively become worse over time. I have tried several medications including high doses of Motrin, Topamax, Imitrex, Maxalt, Relpax, and Emgality. All with side effects and lack of full relief. I have gone dairy-free and gluten-free. No relief.
Ongoing migraine symptoms and side effects
I suffer from daily neurological issues including eye and facial twitching, restless leg, pins and needles in my feet, light sensitivity, constant headaches, TMJ, memory issues, and many other side effects on a daily basis. Topamax so far is the only medication that helps with a lot of the side effects and decreased my migraines to 1-2 a month which is better, still have daily headaches.
Praying for the day something comes out that truly has few side effects and works to make my head feel like it did before my migraine life began. Being only 38 and a mother of 4 it's hard to think of living several more years with these symptoms.
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