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Hi, My name is Kristen.  I just signed up yesterday on this site.  I'm so glad I found others like me.  I've also been suffering from headaches for about 10 years and I also take Imitrex just about every single day.  I'm lucky to get 1 day a week without a headache.  I've also considered the botox shots but have not discussed in detail w/ my neurologist yet.  I took all the preventative meds like depakote and topamax.  Nothing has worked for me.  Please let me know if you take the Botox shots and they work.  I wanted to ask if you have become depressed at all from your headaches?  People always ask me if you get used to having headaches all the time, but I can't get used to it.   

Hi, my name is lindsey. I am 21 years old. I have been suffering from migraines almost every day for 7 months. I can't imagine going through this for 10 years, I don't think I could do it. My aunt has had migrains for 30 years she only gets them about once a month. she tryed botox it did not help her. But what doesn't work for some may work for others. I have been 30 different medications in the last 7 months. The only thing that works for me right now is percocet, which is horrible. It makes me vomit everything I eat or drink for about 24 hours after taking it. But at this point the migraines make me vomit to so I would rather be sick without a migraine that with one. My neurologist is sending me to a pain specialist, who is going to see if I qualify for a something where they burn a nerve in your neck. I don't want to do it but if it works it would be worth it. A few weeks ago she also started me on Nortriptiline, it doesn't seem to be working. I can't function when I have a migraine, and because of the blackouts my doctor will not let me drive when I have one or feel like I am going to get one. Because of this I have not been able to work but a few times in the last 7 months. I would like to know if anyone has found a way go on to with there lifes and work with a migrain. I feel like my life is falling apart. I spend half of my life in bed and the other half over the toilet. If anyone has any advice I would really appreciate it.

lindsey
Email: lindsey55306@aol.com

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Lindsey

Hi, Kristen

I am also new to this site and have suffered migraines for 10 years. It started after
the birth of my son. I take Imitex and blood pressure medicine but that does not work. I want to encourage you to do the Botox shots. I have had Botox 4 different times. It is a miracle. I don't get it anymore due to the insurance not wanting to pay for it since it is not considered a treatment for migraines. My neuro doctor wrote letters stating that Botox is the only treatment that works for me and in the long run it would be cheaper because I wouldn't be going to the ER. The series of shots is around 500.00. I could not afford it without the help of insurance. I would go 6 months without a migraine plus the side benefit is having a mini face lift for wrinkles. So good luck and keep me posted.