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2/28/2005 12:29 PM
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Running Helps Migraines

So funny that I found this today. I am getting ready to go run for the first time with a group of people, we are doing the couch to 5k. I walk anywhere from 3-6 miles every day that I can. I do have...

4/25/2013 12:23 PM

Migraine Headache
Facet injections/Migraines

Has anyone here ever had nerve blocks in your neck and it helped? I have terrible migraines and the pain specialist wants me to have facet injections in my C2, C3, and C4. He thinks maybe my neck...

4/13/2013 7:17 PM

Migraine Headache
Evening Primerose Oil

Has anyone tried Primerose Oil for your migraines? I've read up on it and some people say that it has helped them a lot. It is suppose to help with fatigue also which I also get with migraines, they...

2/24/2013 4:35 PM

Migraine Headache
20 years of seizures and now I'm seizure free!!!

God bless you! I too dealt with a seizure disorder (complex partial) for over 25 years of my life. I had epilepsy brain surgery 10 years ago and I am seizure Free now! My seizures were a result of...

1/14/2013 2:28 PM

Epilepsy
dexamethasone?

Hope you are feeling better Shuks. I actually was able to sleep last night for the first time in a very long time. Yay! :) My head has calmed down but my neck has been killing me. if it's not one...

12/29/2012 3:47 PM

Migraine Headache
dexamethasone?

Hope you are feeling better. I had a migraine all night last night and all day today and it's still with me! UGH! Lord Help Me! :) I took a toradol it did nothing for my pain. I have nothing to take...

12/28/2012 5:13 PM

Migraine Headache
dexamethasone?

I don't think I would want to take a chemo pill for a migraine, but that's just me. I've got a terrible migraine this morning. I don't take a lot for my migraines because nothing works. My...

12/28/2012 5:00 AM

Migraine Headache
Daily migraine sufferer with relief...FINALLY

That is great news Denise! is is a 100% cover for you? it was not for me, I had to pay at least $500.00 and that was just for the first session but they let me make payments. The neurologist office...

8/31/2012 9:41 AM

Migraine Headache
Has anyone had a seizure like this???? Sorry really long story.

Hi ummy1squash, I too take lamictal, zonegran, and klonopin. Have you missed any of your doses during the day? I had brain surgery in 2002 for my complex partial seizures and have been seizure free...

8/12/2012 1:25 PM

Epilepsy
New to all of this and in need of help

I have never heard of a spinal ultra sound. Are you on any medications? I hope you get some answers soon! I'm having these crazy like shocking feelings go through my body and am not sure if it's all...

8/12/2012 1:18 PM

Epilepsy
possibly a seizure symptom?

Hi, I'm not new to seizures because I had them for over 26 years before having brain surgery in 2002. I have been seizure free since, but have recently been having these weird symptoms...like a...

8/12/2012 1:12 PM

Epilepsy
My head goes numb?

The left side of my head feels numb too when I have a bad migraine. Does your hands ever shake, kinda of tremor? Have a bad migraine on the beautiful Sunday. :( Have been having this crazy funny sick...

7/29/2012 2:36 PM

Migraine Headache
ibs problems

I have dealt with ibs for quite a while now. for the past six months everything I eat goes right thru me so I've lost weight which I didn't need to do. Do any of you have this problem? I've tried to...

7/20/2012 4:56 PM

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Taking magnesium for migraines..?

Meshell, where do you purchase the spray on magnesium? What do you think about the magnesium oil? I have daily chronic migraines, I take magnesium but have never tried the spray or oil magnesium. I...

7/11/2012 6:55 PM

Migraine Headache
Migraines lasting longer with age

I will def try to get some magnesium spray or oil. I suffer daily with chronic migraines. I take Migrelief with magnesium in it but it's not helping me so far, but I've only been taking it about a...

7/10/2012 6:00 PM

Migraine Headache
Migraine surgery

TIDP, was just wondering where do you work? There is no way I can work right now, the pain is just too bad. We need the extra income but I just can't do it right now. I wish I could find a job that...

6/12/2012 11:48 AM

Migraine Headache
Migraine surgery

WOW! You've been through a lot as well! I just celebrated my 10 year Anv since my brain surgery to remove a mass of scar tissue from the right side of my brain that caused me to have intractable...

6/12/2012 11:44 AM

Migraine Headache
Migraine surgery

I am so very sorry to hear of your experience with the nerve decompression surgery groundhog headache lady. I haven't had a pain free day in....well I actually don't remember the last pain free day...

6/5/2012 5:14 AM

Migraine Headache
Migraine surgery

Who did you go to for the surgery foofekay? What area do you live in? I live in Tn and there isn't a doctor here that does that type of surgery. Only doctor I found that does NDS is in Houston Tx....

6/1/2012 7:58 PM

Migraine Headache
nerve decompression surgery for migraines

TMJ, let me know how what you find out about the surgery. I have checked into both surgeries, and am not sure which one would be best for me, considering I've not been through any consultations in...

6/1/2012 7:53 PM

Migraine Headache
Nucynta

Have any of you ever taken nucynta for your migraines? I have tried so many migraine meds and nothing has helped with the pain. My neurologist wanted me to try this pain pill and I thought for sure...

4/29/2012 5:39 PM

Migraine Headache
Ever get pain so bad you panic?

Yes, I get really scared when my migraines are off the chart. It feels like my head is going to explode and I'm afraid I might have a stroke the pain gets so bad. I have suffered with migraines for...

3/20/2012 5:56 PM

Chronic Pain
ONS, occipital nerve stimulator

I hit the wrong button Suzane, that was a 6 for pain today. :( when I went back and read that I thought something must have been wrong with my fingers, lol! couldn't type while head is hurting...

3/19/2012 6:14 PM

Migraine Headache
ONS, occipital nerve stimulator

Suzane, what is the fb group? I'd like to join, so I'd could learn more about the ONS. My migraines are constant these days. I have been under a lot of stress which doesn't help. Are you having more...

3/19/2012 4:34 AM

Migraine Headache
3rd episode of migraine associated vertigo in 4 weeks---feeling desperate!

Healthy do you ever get ringing in your ears with your vertigo? I don't have the vertigo, but recently have been getting ringing in my ears, most the left ear. I think this is just another symptom of...

3/2/2012 6:13 AM

Migraine Headache
Migraines/Ringing in ears

I have recently been getting ringing in my ears, mostly left ear. I have chronic intractable migraines for over 25 years. My migraines just seem to be getting worse. I see a neurologist, but haven't...

3/2/2012 6:09 AM

Migraine Headache
(no subject)

So sorry your suffering with migraines too. I don't have a lot to offer other than I understand dealing with migraines. I deal with intractable chronic migraines. Nothing I have taken has helped me,...

2/28/2012 5:35 AM

Migraine Headache
What do you do when you get a headache?

CCrandall, I have tried imitrex, zomig, Frova, relpax, maxalt, none of those worked. Topamax, zanaflex, klonopin, toradol, fioricet, botox injections, DHE protocol, nerve blocks, lots of...

2/24/2012 7:19 PM

Migraine Headache
What do you do when you get a headache?

It breaks my heart reading all your post, because I know how you feel! I have had a Terrible migraine today and it's still with me at 7:00pm tonight. :( Took Frova and that was terrible! Neck pain...

2/24/2012 4:08 PM

Migraine Headache
omega migraine surgery procedure

I pray the procedure works for you all! I have been having non stop migraines for the past several months. I have had migraines for over 30 years of my life. I had epilepsy brain surgery in 2002 and...

2/24/2012 3:56 PM

Migraine Headache
omega migraine surgery procedure

Where are these seminars at? I am having daily chronic migraines. So tired of being in pain everyday. Mercyme...

2/22/2012 2:20 PM

Migraine Headache
chronic daily migraine & visual distrubance, finding daily life a struggle, please help

My lovely, I know your pain! I don't deal with the visual problems, but deal with chronic migraines everyday. I have tried so many meds topamax, imitrex, maxalt, relpax, zomig, zanaflex, zonegran,...

2/19/2012 5:14 AM

Migraine Headache
Teen with Daily Chronic Headaches/Migraines- So frustrated!

33hope4healing, sounds like you finally are on your way to healing! I have chronic migraines also. I had epilepsy brain surgery in 2002 and thank the good Lord it was a success! These migraines...

2/17/2012 4:34 AM

Migraine Headache
is this normal?

Dodea, I can not imagine what your going through! I am saying a prayer for you my dear! I have chronic daily migraines. Life is hard but God is good! Mercyme...

2/17/2012 4:18 AM

Migraine Headache
My 15 year old daughter is having migraines, MRI showing white matter?

I hope everything works out for your daughter and the neurologist can help her. I don't have normal headaches, I have chronic migraines. I have been through many test in my life time, MRI, MRA, PET...

2/16/2012 5:16 PM

Migraine Headache
Fioricet with codeine anyone?

I take fioricet with codeine it doesn't do a lot for my migraines though. I also suffer with neck pain with my migraines. Guess I carry a lot of my stress in my neck and that doesn't help the...

2/7/2012 4:59 PM

Migraine Headache
omega migraine surgery procedure

What is the Omega migraine surgery??...

2/7/2012 4:51 PM

Migraine Headache
NERVE DECOMPRESSION SURGERY FOR NDPH

Hi, I wanted to ask if any of you have neck pain with your migraines?? I have terrible neck pain that comes along with my migraines. Woke with a terrible migraine this morning, so I know it's going...

Yesterday 6:23 AM

Migraine Headache
Don't know what else to do

Hi Jenni! I don't live to far from you...Kingsport Tn I have been to UVA for migraine treatment. I went there back in Sept of 2011 for DHE iv treatment, but it only helped for about a week, and than...

1/15/2012 6:24 PM

Migraine Headache
Yet another Zonegran question.....

I just started taking zonegran this week. I am only taking 25mg twice a day, right now there isn't any difference in my migraines. How long does the doctors usually wait before they up the dosage to...

1/6/2012 7:19 PM

Migraine Headache
"Flash" migraines??

Shakbay, do you mean like chiropractor therapy? I went to a chiropractor Dec. 30th and he did trigger points on my neck and back. The doctor thinks if I keep coming back to him, he can help me with...

1/1/2012 4:37 PM

Migraine Headache
Headaches Pain in neck. Shoulder and extreme head pressure

I have had a migraine for a whole week! grrr!! I went to see a Chiropractor today and he thinks he can help me with these migraines. I don't know if he's just saying that to get my money or if...

12/30/2011 7:31 PM

Migraine Headache
Constant Ongoing Headaches

I really understand your frustration! I deal with chronic daily migraines. I have tried so many different medications...maxalt, relplax, zomig, imitrex, toradol, klonipan, zanaflex, migranal nasal...

11/29/2011 6:35 PM

Migraine Headache
Stabbing pain in the head

Hello! I am having sharp shooting pain in my head tonight, but I have talked to my neurologist about this and he says it's just part of my migraines. When I have this pain it stops me in my tracks...

11/29/2011 6:16 PM

Migraine Headache
I hate keppra and I don't think i need to be!!!

Hi Richard. My heart goes out to you. I totally understand what you mean. life has a way of throwing us curve balls and we have to make the best of what we have. I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I...

11/29/2011 6:09 PM

Epilepsy
ONS-Occipital nerve stimulator

I have chronic migraines and daily headaches. I had brain surgery several years ago due to having scar tissue on the right side of my brain. The brain surgery was a success however the migraines have...

11/11/2011 8:14 PM

Migraine Headache
Can a headache make u pass out or faint?

If I stand too long when I have a migraine I get very dizzy and feel like I'm going to faint. Today is one of those days! Terrible migraine thanks to weather changes. Feel really out of it...

10/28/2011 3:59 PM

Migraine Headache
headaches

I know how you feel! :cry: I am sitting here reading up on migraines while my husband and kids are off to a family function. It's so frustrating every time there is a big family gathering it seems I...

10/28/2011 3:09 PM

Migraine Headache
Nerve blocks

Thank you for your responses. No, the nerve blocks didn't give me much relief :( . Now my neurologist is working with a Compounding Pharmacy to make me a drug with Ergotomine in it. Guess I'll try it...

10/22/2011 4:42 PM

Migraine Headache
Nerve blocks

Have any of you had nerve blocks that have helped with your migraines?? please tell me they worked! I had several nerve blocks in my scalp today, and right now I am still in pain. The neurologist...

10/17/2011 4:36 PM

Migraine Headache
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