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i am 49, have had migraines sporadically since 12. in the last 4 years i have had 11 to 15 per month. have seen 2 neurologist, neurosurgeon, accupuncturist, etc. no real relief. have tried preventative drugs & several triptans. now i am just trying to live with the pain a gracefully as possible. some days that is just not possible. i am daily reading about all research and new drugs. just had a friend with similar issues attempt suicide. won't give up on a normal life!!!!
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Close Chronic Pain
migraines 11 to 15 per month. also have fibromyalgia
Treatments
- Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
- helped with sleep and mood. no help with migraines. bizarre nightmares & dreams
- Heat Working / Worked
- helps with tight muscles in neck and shoulders
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- helps with migraine pain. must take as many as 4 or 5 sometimes in a 8 hour period. constipation a problem.
- Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
- took for migraines 6 mos. gained 20 lbs. did not see any relief. did help fibro a little.
- Nerve Blocks Not Working
- had occiptal nerve block on left side. no results
- Topamax Working / Worked
- took for 18 monthes with increasing doses. would work for a short time then would stop. not worth the side effects. fuzzy thinking and forgetfulness.
- Ice Pack Working / Worked
- this helps if i catch the migraine as it begins.
Close Fibromyalgia
i was diagnosed 6 yrs ago w/fibro. have had sporadic episodes. was re diagnosed this year.
Treatments
- Acupuncture Not Working
- did not give relief and was not covered on insurance
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- helped sleep and mood, however did nothing for pain.
- Elavil Not Working
- lowered my blood pressure too low, 70/40.
- Heat Working / Worked
- helps the muscle pain only minimally.
- Lyrica Working / Worked
- small improvement.
- Ultram Not Working
- had an allergic reaction.
Open Migraine Headaches
have had migraines since 12. in the last 4 yrs, the headaches have occured 11 to 15 days/month. numerous treatments and preventatives without real results. have seen 2 neurologists, neurosurgeon, etc. tried accupuncture & massage. still suffering.
Treatments
- Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful
- helped with muscles in neck and shouders, which dr. thinks helps trigger some attacks.
- Amerge Working / Worked
- i take this as a second dose of triptans. this allows a longer half life. seems to mak pan relief last longer.
- Aspirin Not Working
- had an allergic reaction
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- msg, instant trigger
- Excedrin Not Working
- allergic
- Fiorinol Not Working
- allergic
- Imitrex Working / Worked
- pills work rather well. injections hurt like @#%$%!
- Magnesium Not Working
- tried supplment, no help. took for 8 monthes.
- Maxalt Working / Worked
- the mlt's work the quickest, as they melt in your mouth. the taste stinks, but results matter more. i use 18/month.
- Midrin Somewhat Helpful
- had to take max dose to get relief.
- Relpax Not Working
- tried, but dd not work as well as maxalt.
- Topamax Somewhat Helpful
- took ever increasing dose for 18 months. seemed to work then not work after a month or so. lots of side effects. some i think i still deal with, 2 years later.
- Tylenol Somewhat Helpful
- can take 1200mg when pain is subsiding.
- Zomig Somewhat Helpful
- tried nose spray, that was horrible. does not work as well as maxalt.
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