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 get a lot of headaches in the morning. I use Sumatriptan and try to watch how often I take it. I am on the lowest dose. It is frustrating that there is no one set cure for this disease. I will… read more
I suffer from migraines every few months but have sinus headaches almost everyday. I've tried sprays from the dr, sinus flushes. Over the counter pain relief doesn't help at all. This has been happening for as long as I can remember. Any tips/ideas to relieve the pain even a little?
I had sinus surgery and that helped a lot.
My daughter is 12 and started getting migraines at the age of 11 what can I do to help her they are so bad they put her to bed and I gave her ibuprofen but some of them tell you not to, I get them every month and so does she.
Please do not just pump her full of NSAIDS or assume it is just hormones! NSAIDS can cause more migraines actually called "boomerang" headaches. Taking sugar & caffine away can help significantly. But… read more