So I've had an anaphylactic reaction to naratriptan, confirmed in hospital. Also ASA, Nsaids, and opiates.
I was diagnosed with complicated migraine (I know outdated..) about 4 years old. The worst ones present with aphasia and paralysis in the aura phase and the aphasia can continue through to the pain phase. I get really minimal visual auras. Most of the time I can avoid the pain (and most of the other aura stuff) phase if I take paracetamol (Tylenol for the North Americans) with an energy drink. If the pain starts they're most likely to be intractable and without going to the hospital it just doesn't stop for up to a week.
I've tried all kinds of alternative therapies except botox (I have an appointment in January). I was actually excited about the naratriptan as the first pill worked for about 12 hours 😀 And despite the allergic reaction it clears up my vision issues (OK maybe I have more visual aura than I think...). Oops that was long...
So now that I'm migraine free 😀 for now, any ideas for abortive drugs or alternatives? January is a long way away...