Hi everyone! I have been dealing with Chronic migraines sine my 20's. The Neurologist has me on Zonisamide and increased the dosage but it is not working. I have migraines pret thg much every day and miss work also i am on FMLA at work. I was thinking about trying Aimovig. Has anyone tried this and what experience did you have. Also what about Botox? I am scared to try it.
thanks for sharing.
I have tried accupuncture and I think it is finally working for my tension headaches. My person is putting the needles in my stomach area and it is helping. I am also going for messages thru physical… read more
Do you find yourself yawning before or during a migraine? I noticed I seemed to be yawning a lot last night during my migraine and wondered if this was a coincedence or something to do with the migraine?
I yawn a day or two before my headaches.
My neurologist wants me to see a neurosurgeon for my neck. Ask me if I'm scared!!!!
I have nerve issues. I was diagnosed with CIPD. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.. I would suggest seeing one if you are having those problems.
I was diagnosed with chronic migraines about 2 and a half months ago. I have tried 4 different preventives and 4 different onsets. Nothing is working for me. I might have to quit my job soon as all I can do most days is lay in bed. I finally saw a neurologist and am now on trazadone which is supposed to help with the depression/sleep and also work as a preventative. And he gave me ubrevely for an onset. I am starting to feel hopeless and everyday I wake up exhausted and defeated. When will
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Yes weather/barometric pressure is a big issue for me and continues to make my head in some piece of constant pain 😢
Didn't help me.
Every month when I take my Aimovig inj for the first week it seems that I have terrible migraines and then I'm better. Anyone else!? And yes... barometric/environmental systems reek havoc on my headaches also. When
weather is nice, not too hot, not too humid, just right I feel pretty good. But I also can tell way beforehand when rain is coming, or heat w/humidity,etc. too cold 🥶❄️, etc. I have Fibromyalgia too. The two seem to go hand in hand unfortunately!
Shel
What was the dosage prescribed by your doctor? It’s very likely you were started on too high a dose
I used to take gabapentin but I was only taking 100 mg at night. I had a neighbor who was… read more