Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyMigraineTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Souderton, PA

I need to try so many injectibles before my insurance will cover Quilipta.
I'm tired of the games.

December 7, 2024
 · 
Reactions

Answer Summary

Members shared varied experiences with Ajovy for migraines, with some finding it significantly reduced their headache frequency from daily or... Read more

Members shared varied experiences with Ajovy for migraines, with some finding it significantly reduced their headache frequency from daily or 20 per month down to as few as 3-7, while others reported it stopped working after a few months or didn't help at all. Several members described frustrating insurance barriers that force them to try multiple injectables before accessing preferred medications like Qulipta, with some mentioning patient assistance programs and others sharing their successful combinations of Botox, Emgality, or alternative treatments like hyperbaric therapy. A recurring theme was the exhausting trial-and-error nature of migraine management, where medications often work temporarily before losing effectiveness, leaving many members cycling through options while navigating prohibitive costs and insurance hoops.

A MyMigraineTeam Member

No I have not. Right now I'm doing great no headaches. Botox works and I got pain shots on specific nerves but now using low pressure hyperbaric which seems to work as well or better than pain shots. So botox only and emgality but dr and I are discussing not using to see if hyperbaric works better. And only botox and hyperbaric. Got off all pain meds ie gabapentan etc. Not even using ubrelvy as no new headaches

December 7, 2024
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I am on Ajovy. I have been taking for about the past year. It has tempered
the number of headaches I have per month (dropped from about 20 per month to approximately 6 or 7)but has failed to completely eradicate them. Doctor advised to overlap injections take once every three weeks vs once a month.

February 24, 2025
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Cefaly did not work for me. I sent it back and got a full refund.

February 24, 2025
A MyMigraineTeam Member

My insurance is the same way. I have to try 3 injectable medications before they will approve an IV medication. It's very frustrating

December 21, 2024
A MyMigraineTeam Member

It worked for me for about 6 months. But that is normal for me...

December 8, 2024

Related Questions

View All
A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Prince Albert, SK

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Greenbelt, MD

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Souderton, PA