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Complementary And Alternative Medicine (CAM)
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I am looking for a professional piercer to have a Daith piercing for migraines. I live south of Boston, ma.

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Tattoo shops

Complementary And Alternative Medicine (CAM)
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I have chronic migraines and nothing has helped I was wondering if the daith piercing would help? And were do I go to get it done?

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Any tattoo and piercing place

Has Anyone Tried Working With A Naturopathic Doctor?
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They are a healthcare practitioner that focuses on using natural remedies. To heal the root cause and not to just treat symptoms.

What Do People Use To Track There Migraines?
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I recently started tracking my migraines again in preparation for seeking another neurologist. I came across a fantastic app for tracking - Migraine Buddy. Very detailed. Android users can get it… read more

Has Any One Found Natural Ways To Stem Off Vestibular Migraines? My Body Can't Handle Any Of The Aggressive Medications, So Need Alternative
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The Epley Maneuver did not help with my migraines which was one of the issues determining I was experiencing a vestibular migraine!

Has Anyone Tried B2 Vitamin At 400 Mg A Day. It Apparently Is Recommended As An Alternative Preventative Treatment For Migraine
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Yes, didn't help at all.

Can I Take Medicine To Prevent The Vertigo Associated With Vestibular Migraine Verity No Pain?
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Severe vertigo last 2-3 days. Have had migrain s with aura and pain for 45 years. Take imitrex

What's The Best Medicine For Migraines
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I think we are all still trying to figure that out lol. Wish i knew!

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

Has Anyone Quit Their Preventative Because It Took Forever To Get Refilled?
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I was taken off topomax 3 weeks ago when i got botox and was given samples of qulipta. Now its been a week without any medicine and i had my 2 migraines. But that is usual. I am sick of medicine and the side effects. Acid reflux and stomach aches. Anyone just listen to their bodies instead of the doctor?

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My Topamax was helping less and less. My neuro PA put me on Aimovig. My copay yesterday was $190 !! I’m retired with a fixed income with WAY too much spent on migraine supplements etc. My coverage is… read more