Migraine sufferers, please come in...

[Leah]

I have gotten bad ones ever since I could remember. Probably 1 about every third week. 900mg of aspirin is the only cure.

So strange how everything affects everyone differently. So far, between the hydrocodone, dilaudid and this liquid morphine stuff they gave me that you shoot up your nose, the last one is the only one that gets rid of them for me.

Judging by the picture above, you said yes to it at least three times.

You're really cruising for another kick in the junk, B.

[Pro88LX]

You're really cruising for another kick in the junk, B.

Be careful, if you do that too much, y'all may not be able to have any more kids.

[Leah]

Be careful, if you do that too much, y'all may not be able to have any more kids.

Shit. I'm gutted like a fish-no babies coming from me.

[Pro88LX]

Shit. I'm gutted like a fish-no babies coming from me.

Little Big Matt pull the cord on the way out?

[Leah]

Little Big Matt pull the cord on the way out?

Yeah, he wasn't getting enough in utero so he ate his way out. lol

[idrivea4banger]

Hahaha ^



Shit I misunderstood that post lol

[Pro88LX]

Yeah, he wasn't getting enough in utero so he ate his way out. lol

LMFAO! Awesome

[8mpg]

If it becomes consistent, you need to follow up with a neurologist...

The "T" medication was Toradol which is an anti-inflammatory.

Some people to benefit from meds like Topamax which is an anti seizure med

[Silverback]

mmm, placenta!

[Leah]

If it becomes consistent, you need to follow up with a neurologist...

The "T" medication was Toradol which is an anti-inflammatory.

Some people to benefit from meds like Topamax which is an anti seizure med

YES! That was it. I don't know which one worked, though-the Dilaudid or the Toradol.

[idrivea4banger]

mmm, placenta!

Dude, I just puked a bit. Lol.

[gonzoss]

My gf suffers from migraines. She is currently taking B2 vitamins. She use to have about 15 a month, but for the last year she only experiences about 1-2 a month. When it hits she takes Maxalt. Her triggers are ham, chocolate and some make up products. Amber loved being on topamax for the weight loss, but it caused her to have severe chest pains and scare to the emergency room. I know this sounds all homeopathy, but look into taking B2. It took about 3 weeks to finally see results. I have another friend that suffers from migraines and he is taking B2 and notices a change aswell...

[Special K]

I've had them regularly since I was a kid. In 97 I was given Imitrex for the first time. Prior to that it was always pain meds which never really helped and usually triggered a rebound headache. Even the morphine drip after a surgery couldnt knock them out and they would last for days. The side effects of RX migraine meds are rough. I have been given everything under the sun to treat and prevent them. Zomig works the best for me, less harsh than the imitrex although the injections work really quickly. Hope you feel better soon, obviously many share your pain

[LS1Goat]

~ Leah

I was a Migraineur for 6 years. And I'm talking about nasty debilitating classic migraines (migraines preceded by aura usually scotoma in left eye), acephalic migraines ( aura without headache), and even occasional Migraine Prodromes that included Phantosmia. My Ophthalmologist ordered MRI+MRA and results were negative, like yours. And then immediately saw a Neurologist the same day. The final diagnosis; Migraineur. First thing the Neuro doc had me do was to keep a migraine diary to try and identify the triggers, e.g., food(s), skipping meals, too much or too little sleep, OTC meds, bright artificial lights, dehydration, staring at computer screen too long, etc..

OK. Here's my experience. You may find it helpful. Migraine disease and prescribed Rx is highly individualized, so the efficacy and side effects are different for everyone.

Migraine management & abortive drugs that were prescribed by my Neuro doc. And my clinical results.

Abortive:

Relpax and Imitrex - They work most of the time if taken at onset of symptoms, but do have very uncomfortable side effects. Relpax causes a choking sensation and extreme tightness in jaw. *Also, not very effective if taken after the migraine cycle has already begun.

Daily Migraine Management:

1. SSRI Celexa (Slight improvement, but ultimately the frequency and intensity was still unacceptable.) = Discontinued

2. Topamax - (Moderate improvement with decreased frequency and intensity of headaches. However, a broad side effect profile; Apathy and makes you more forgetful than an Alzheimer patient. Just to name a couple of the biggies.) = Discontinued

3. Lotrel - ( Cure. No migraines, in fact, no headaches of any kind. And, no, I'm not joking. Fairly narrow side effect profile, but this drug will cause a lot of dizziness and lightheadedness for the first week. You do acclimate rather quickly and side effects are short lived, however, with one exception. You will occasionally have dry unproductive coughing spells. They don't happen all the time and aren't severe enough to cause discontinuation. If you would like to know more about that, then Google "ACE Inhibitor cough". )

Good luck and feel better.

- Tim

[TENGRAM]

I use Excedrin migraine... but I don't get serious migraines.

My wife uses preventative stuff called Elavil, and then two different 'abortive' medications: Imitrex, which is good for moderate migraines and Maxalt-MLT which kills the really serious migraines... the last one is a fast acting disintegrating tablet.

Zomig works alright, too. Fioricet (w/ codeine), not so much.