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Suffered Chronic Migraines & Cluster headaches for YEARS!! I tried Acupuncture, Pain block injections, Prednisone, pain meds, & MORE!! I believe there's a effective med for all victims. Continue to search for what may be effective for U. Do U recommend a effective product??
Could you please specify what you would like to know about headaches? For example, are you interested in the differences between migraines and other types of headaches, or are you looking for… read more
Which Best Migraine Medicine To Help With My Acute Migraine
For acute migraine treatment, several options are available:
- Pain Relievers: Over-the-counter (OTC) options like NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen sodium) and acetaminophen
- Triptans: Medications like … read more
Who Else Has Intractable Migraine? How Do You Deal With It?
I have chronic migraine but I was recently diagnosed with intractable. Interested in learning more.
Many members of MyMigraineTeam have shared their experiences and coping strategies for dealing with chronic migraines. Here are some ways they manage their condition:
- Regulating Sleep: Going to bed… read more
If You've Been Diagnosed With Medication Overuse Headaches Caused By Triptans, What Was The Treatment Plan And Was It Effective?
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
20mg Prednisone Protocol For Unbreakable Migraine?
Hello. I have 20mg prednisone on hand for unbreakable migraines. I haven’t had to use it in a while, but I need it now. For those of you who have used it, do you typically take one daily for 3 days or 5? And no tapering required? Thank you!
Medications
Please please let me know some names of medications that you have had some success with. I have tried a couple with not much success. I have found that botox works but I am unable to have health benefits at this time. When I did have benefits it was covered and life was not as painful 😓.
Sumatriptan (generic Imitrex) is cheap at Costco and works well for me as a rescue. Currently, gabapentin is helping me a lot for prevention.
Triptan Overuse Rebound Headaches
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
I was having daily migraines that i was treating with rizatriptin. When i talked with my neurologist he ascribed to the MOU theory. I stopped taking triptins and took valproic acid for three weeks… read more
What’s Your Favorite OTC Painkiller?
Excedrin and magnesium
How Many Of You Suffer From Depression/anxiety Along With Your Migraines?
I Only Get Migraines When Barometric Pressure Drops, Usually Before A Storm. Any Good Remedies For This?
I only get migraines when barometric pressure drops, usually before a storm. If I don't drink coffee or something with caffeine right away, nothing helps at all. Does anyone have good remedies for this kind of migraine?
I wish I did. When there are a series of storms, I take a low dose of prednisone for about a week. Seems to break the cycle.
