Ann Thanks for the reply. I have been trying the tapering off method but it does not seem to be working. One nuerologist told me I should try it on my own by going cold turkey but I never did try it....
I have been on narcotics for severe chronic daily migraine pain for several years. I have been to 6 neurologists and, after trying other drugs and treatments, percocet is the best thing they can come...
bethuk If your neuro found a combination drugs that does a fairly good job of controlling your migraines you are fortunate. I have been to several and they have not found the right combination yet....
Leigh Ann During one of my trips to the ER one of the doctors finally told me it was possible for my doc to give the ER a standing order of treatment for my migraine. My family doctor did this and it...
Sara, I have not heard of these two meds that bethuk mentioned being used for migraines. What do you know about them as far as how often prescribed and succes rate? Thanks...
Leigh Ann Your circumstances almost mirror mine. My family doctor was very understanding of the fact I needed pain meds and he did prescribe them. What I liked about him (he moved away over a year...
I have been on Topamax again (this is my 3rd try at it) and I am taking myself off of it, this time for good! I am up to 50mg, twice a day and it is not touching my migraines. Every time I try it I...
Nicky, Let me know how the botox works. My neurologist tried twice to get my insurance company to approve hem and they would not. I have since lost that job and don't have any insurance. I am trying...
Sue, While I have not spent much time here I am being treated for depression. I wanted to say I think you are bringing up a very valid point. Many times I think silence is a result of not knowing...
When I was diagnosed several years ago I was not told what type of IBS I had. I have since moved and have a new physician. He knows nothing about the IBS because it has not caused problems for quite...
Sandee, you make an excellent point. I know I am not always successful but I try to acknowledge everyone who comes into the room, whether they are new or not. I have NEVER seen you ignore anyone so I...
No, Pegasis, I wasn't able to sleep. I have another daughter that is 20 months old and she decided to be my shadow, which is not unusual. I did take pictures and got more of her getting off the bus...
Yes, they are very often much more intense than the ones I get during the day. I have already tried elevating my upper torso but it never seems to help. Today my daughter started kindergarten. To...
For the last couple of years my worst migraines have come on while I was sleeping. It seems to occur when I have slept long enough to go into a deep sleep. If I set the alarm and only sleep for an...
Hi Guys:) Just wanted to tell you about a book I just happen to see while shopping at a bookstore with my kids. It is "Migraines for Dummies". Lot of good information plus there is a section for...
Pegasis, Thank you, you have helped me more than you know. I am going to take your suggestions to heart. I will let you know how things go. Thanks for caring!...
Everything on the poll is a trigger for me except odor....
Pegasis, Sorry it took so long to respond. Yes I am on topamax. I also take Zoloft and Wellbutrin for the depresson (and Crying). Sometimes I think the medicine is just fighting an uphill battle. All...
I am not sure but don't think mine are caused by muscles. However I do get a bad one if I sleep long enough to go into a deep sleep. The neuro acked like he was not surprised...
scaredy cat, You certainly don't have anything to feel guilty about. I don't believe anyone is directing these remarks to you. I certainly am not. I appreciate the way you respond when you are up to...
I have never experienced numbness with a migraine? In what part of the body do you experience that?...
My migraines never feel deep. The worst ones feel like they are right behind one eye or the other, usually the left eye. When I have a really bad one the skin around the eye is sensitive and sore to...
Do they cut out a significant amount of migraine pain once they are on "full throttle"?...
I kind of feel like no one really notices when I say something. I can see the "cliques" here as well. I am not really feeling in a "sharing " mood right now but I will try once more later....
I'm afraid I don't have any answers but I can certainly understand what you are saying. I too have chronic daily migraines and have had them for almost 6 years. I recently lost a management job as a...
Weight loss is a pretty common side effect I believe. I know I have problems with it. It is very difficult to make your self eat when you are not hungry. My solution is to make myself eat small...
Pegasis Do you know what's going on with Sara? I haven't heard from her or seen any posts for a few days. Is she ok?...
I am on Topamax for the second time. Unfortunately, I have not had good results. I could live with the side effects if it helped the migraines, but so far it has not Welcome!...
Thanks for the input. I have to see my neuro anyway because I may have to file for disability. I lost my job for the same reasons Sara did and have had no luck finding another. I keep running into...
Pegasis Wow! I have not heard of that type of migraine. Kinda sdares me though because I suffer from high blood pressure anyway. Do you take BP meds regularly or just for these headaches? Also I was...
paulagarcia I just read your post and boy does it hit home! I know exactly what you mean about other's attitudes. I have suffered with sinus and tension HA all my life and with migraines for the last...
Sara, is migrahealth available at wal-mart or just B2? Thanks...
Sara- Thanks for the email, I appreciate it. There are some things I would like to talk to you about. I tried to send you an email but apparently there is a problem with yahoo mail right now. I will...
The side effects from Topamax that stox4pat is experiencing is rare I believe. I would hate his comments keeping someone from giving it a try. I have not had much benefit from the drug but from what...
Almost everyone experiences the dry mouth but I have never heard of it to this extent. Are you getting that much benefit from the Topamax? Good luck! droll...
Dollyrose If you are taking Topamax and are feeling weak it could be your white blood cell count. If it has not been checked lately I would call the Dr. and get blood work done. My neurologist split...
Sara is absolutely right!! I am on my second try at topamax because the Dr. moved me up too high and too fast....
This is the first time I have heard of these side effects. I would see my Dr. immediately. If you have a good pharmacist I would talk to him/her also. One side effect I had you need to be careful of...
coquitlam55 I experienced similar side effects to topamax My current neurologist told me that the previous one had me on too high a dosage. It was lowered but I still have problems with nausea and...
profwife I have not seen anymore posts from you. Did you find any suggestions here useful? Please let us know how things are going. Everyone here really does care! droll...
Trace I found your remarks about alcohol interesting and familiar. When I used to have tension headaches I found a couple of beers often made them go away. Once I started getting migraines the beer...
judy/effie Any idea how to fix the problem you mentioned above? Thanks Dan...
profwife Sometimes it is easy to forget just what or how many meds you have taken when your list is as long as your husbands. May I make a suggestion? Buy one of those plastic pill boxes. For the...
Hi I am another new member. I usually hang out on the migraine forum because I suffer from very severe ones. I have a wonderful family, 3 children (all 5 and under) and a loving wife. Because the...
Sara, I too recently lost my job because of attendance and job performance due to migraines. I know some people here have filed for disability. Do you have any knowledge of anyone filing for and...
Hillsk8 I was in the same situation with my job. I was a retail manager who needed to be at work every day and could not be. You are correct, I don't think you can be fired for being sick. But there...
Sara, I am new here and realize I don't really know you yet. Still I want to tell you how very sorry I am here of your loss. I have two little girls and I can only imagine the pain your dad and the...
Imitrex injections helped me for awhile and then they became useless. My problem seems to be my body builds up some kind of resistance to any type of pain med after only a short while. After I have...