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Does Anyone Know Why Cafergot Is No Longer Available In Canada?
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I found the combination of Caffeine and Erogotamine in this drug to be very effective.

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Category is an old medication that was used for migraines
Your Mom may want to think about seeing a headache specialist that can give her relief and may just work better and faster with no nausea… read more

What Abortive Treatments Do You Take? What Other Treatments Have You Tried That Gets Rid Of The Migraine?
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I take sumatriptan injections and relpax. The last couple weeks have been horrible and I’m running through them like crazy. I know about rebound headaches but if I want to be functional I need to take something. My parents are wanting me to see a chiropractor but when I’ve been in the past, it’s made them worse.

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I have been on Propranolol, Topomax, Gabapentin, and Hydrocodone. Botox has helped me but now I am on Aimovig now…monthly shots, they help ALOT!! I am on Thorazine pills to abort..but it dries you… read more

Any Tips On Things To Try To Stop A 2 Week Migraine? I've Been Taking 1000 Mg Of Tylenol And 800 Of Ibuprofen Together No Relief. Outa Ideas
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Cream of Tarter (spice isle) put a pinch under your tongue and hold for a minute before drinking water. As get in a hot bath with ice packs on your head & forehead at the same time. Right after you… read more

Triptan Overuse Rebound Headaches
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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

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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

How Would You Describe A Migraine To A Friend Or Family Member?
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Hello, Avlady ~ I realize this is well after the fact; however, am interested in Kermit... If you have a minute, would you provide direction? Thank you and stay well ~ :-)