I am to the point that I am having to take Imetrex daily just to function. I have tried to go without it but the most I can go is three days before I have to finally give in and take it. I am concerned as to what it may be doing to my heart. I take the "Reddy" brand through CVS which does not seem to work as well as the name brand. Also, each time I take an Imetrex I have to chase it with two Tylenol or Advil.
Hi Kristyl
Sorry to hear about your challenges getting triptans. In the short term yes you can get triptans shipped to you from overseas, but it is a grey area and you have to find a willing shipper… read more
Bob we’ve heard it. We either believe you or don’t. Stop peddling yourself on this site please.
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
Do you have access to one? I'm guessing if you did, you would say so. I believe, as said above, that you need to be treated separately by neurology and, potentially, psychiatry. In my case, there is a… read more
I’ve suffered from migraines for 60 years. They last for weeks. I’ve found through elimination diets many foods that get me sick. Surely I’m not the only person to suffer from foods. Why isn’t there more concentration on eliminating many foods. Mainly, stop putting inactive ingredients (fillers) of corn starch and lactose in mds.
Yes!!
I was diagnosed with chronic migraines about 2 and a half months ago. I have tried 4 different preventives and 4 different onsets. Nothing is working for me. I might have to quit my job soon as all I can do most days is lay in bed. I finally saw a neurologist and am now on trazadone which is supposed to help with the depression/sleep and also work as a preventative. And he gave me ubrevely for an onset. I am starting to feel hopeless and everyday I wake up exhausted and defeated. When will
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Great to hear, I’m on Botox also. Fingers crossed
Loud music help my migraines
I suffer v from seizures,allergies/sinuses,stress,migraines and so much more health issues my families history is a long list of health issues from cancers, to diabetes,high blood pressure, etc. Am also on medications that may cause these migraines I'm just trying to figure this thing out also hitting menopausal stages soon age wise
You are your best advocate and you need to get the doctors to listen to you. My insurance is Medicare only. Depending on my choices for care providers, I have been able change doctors. I know this is… read more