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There is an anti-CGRP med available this year: Qulipta. I have United Healthcare Medicare Advantage & it's not on the drug formulary. So I have to get a prior authorization. The pharmacist said… read more
If I over work neck/shoulder muscles I'm in for a bad migraine. I need to build strength in my shoulders but how can I when it brings on a migraine?
Try light physical therapy stretches. Just go slowly on increasing tension or weight... Start super light
Yes!!
I get lots of intractable migraines that last longer that 48-72 hours & don't respond to standard treatment (also called status migrainosus). I would love to know if any of you have ideas on how to treat them?
To complicate things further I can't take ergots or triptans because of severe side effects to these medications in the past. My "go-to" medicine for this is a steroid taper (was 4mg methylprednisolone taper pack but eventually that stopped helping & the dr upped the dose to a 20mg predni… read more
I have similar migraines and connot take any medication as I vomit immediately...I have found and Alternative solution that has been a miracle for me. When I feel a migraine coming on I lay down… read more
I'm afraid of medication and it's side effects after some scary reactions to some. How did you all react to it if you'd try it?
Took it for a year and a half with no change. Neurologist told me it would take me back to a time I didn't have migraines. No difference. I had to wean myself off. You can't just stop cold.
What do you guys know about triptan overuse headaches?
I just learned of them from a nurse at my neurologist’s office. This had never been mentioned before by my neurologist and he prescribes me 30 rizatriptans per month and 7 frovatriptans per month, which covers my 20 migraines (if they decide to work). However, I had no idea that by taking the prescribed medication as directed, I could actually be causing more migraines. But if I don’t take them, I’m in excruciating pain and am… read more
Glad to hear that worked for you. Valproic acid has many possible severe side effects including affecting liver causing death and pancreatitis. Each person has to weight the benefits vs the risks… read more
I've been told my chronic headaches aren't actually migraines because they don't follow the normal patterns. First, they are whole head every day, all day pain, not just centered in one area of the head. Also, I don't have any of the triggers or reactions like most people - no light sensitivity, no nausea, no auras, nothing. Just constant, steady pain. Does anybody else have this same problem?
I asked again about a CAT scan but was again told it would show nothing because I don't have other problems, like a speech impediment, a dragging foot, etc. Also she said CAT and MRI explose the… read more
Ever since I got the copper IUD (paraguard) I've noticed my acne has became significantly worse, takes longer to heal, and creates worse/more scarring. I had not taken any birth control for 3-4 years before I got the IUD. My skin used to be normal, even through pregnancy and after. My doctor thinks taking something hormonal will worsen my migraines. But I'm wondering now if it would just be worth it in the end anyway, and maybe just treat the worsening migraines if my body doesn't get used to it… read more
I’ve been prescribed progesterone only pill cerazzette, you take it continuously so it suppresses ovulation and menstruation. I used to get migraine every month like clockwork, however I’m feeling… read more
