Migraine

[velvett]

Ok seriously, I've been getting migraines over half of my life and I've learned how to deal, what to avoid and what drugs seems to work (abortive).

I can't shake this migraine - Zomig will pacify some of the symptoms but it's been a few days and roughly 6 Zomigs (sometimes twice a day).

WTF?

Ideas?

 

[buffer1]

a friend gets those bad,i wish i could help you

 

[starfish]

Have you ever tried Maxalt?

Have you ever researched Botox for chronic migraine pain? I saw Danya Devin (she is on the television show Extra or something like that) talking about using it for migraine pain.

 

[H_T_]

sorry, Vel, i remember you was nice to me when i had mine. so, i hope ya feel better soon. i'm sure you've tried everything that isn't a pill, so jus try and relax.

 

[danielson]

have you ever tried ergotamine? its a more dangerous drug, so maybe something to discuss with your physician


other than that im sure you know a billion things more on the subject than most, have you tried these gel caps they have, you stick em in the fridge and when you have the attack you put them on, the cold seems to help sufferers (probably stopping the random vasodilation)

I also wonder if a TENS machine is useful in this type of situation, there are acupressure points for the head, but again I'd discuss this with the doc, its not a particularly potent form of analgesia but u can use it as much as you want

hope u feel better soon

 

[got muscle]

maxalt rpd 10mg wafers are the best for migraines, if you take one right away when the pain starts its gone almost immediately. they are a tad expensive though, about 100 for six.

 

[benny1970]

Since your migraine has already started (and therefore imitrex and similar drugs probably won't so squat since you have to take them before the migraine kicks in), I would go to the ER and beg for demerol (sp?).
Outside of that, go stand in the shower and alternate between hot and cold, keep your head under the spray. I find this helps. Could just be that it distracts me from thinking of the pain, but it definetily helps me....

Or you could try taking some gravol (US name is dramamine I think) and try to sleep through it.

Good luck!

 

[96crownvic]

Since your migraine has already started (and therefore imitrex and similar drugs probably won't so squat since you have to take them before the migraine kicks in), I would go to the ER and beg for demerol (sp?).
Outside of that, go stand in the shower and alternate between hot and cold, keep your head under the spray. I find this helps. Could just be that it distracts me from thinking of the pain, but it definetily helps me....

Or you could try taking some gravol (US name is dramamine I think) and try to sleep through it.

Good luck!

Some of what is mentioned above may help you. I've been getting migraines for 15+ years and there are a couple of things you should be aware of. You should see a neurologist, doing so will give you the ability to try new medication and other methods. The problem with taking medication (such as triptans) for break through headaches daily is that you will end up with rebound headaches and the result is no progress. Each person is different and no treatment works for everyone. They can be a real bitch and you may have to get on your doctors ass about trying new medication. They are many preventative medications like calcium channel blockers (Blood Pressure Medication) anticonvulsants (topamax) and many more. Good luck!

 

[lovefitness]

Topamax

 

[velvett]

Topamax

tried it, i still have numbness in my fingers

 

[velvett]

Some of what is mentioned above may help you. I've been getting migraines for 15+ years and there are a couple of things you should be aware of. You should see a neurologist, doing so will give you the ability to try new medication and other methods. The problem with taking medication (such as triptans) for break through headaches daily is that you will end up with rebound headaches and the result is no progress. Each person is different and no treatment works for everyone. They can be a real bitch and you may have to get on your doctors ass about trying new medication. They are many preventative medications like calcium channel blockers (Blood Pressure Medication) anticonvulsants (topamax) and many more. Good luck!

I know - I'm having a real hard time with the doctor situation.

Zomig is the only abortive that works for me.

Tried the topamax and no luck.

I also have mild asthma and very bad allergies so it complicates things.

 

[danielson]

has the acute attack resovled yet?

have you tried gabapentin? its only useful in prohylaxis im afraid...

ergotamine is the only drug other than the triptans im familiar with in acute settings as it acts on a slightly different way to the triptans, but has risk of gangrene or permanant vascular damage...other than that maybe try dispersible asprin or an NSAID alongside a prostaglandin to try and preserve the stoimach?

 

[velvett]

has the acute attack resovled yet?

have you tried gabapentin? its only useful in prohylaxis im afraid...

ergotamine is the only drug other than the triptans im familiar with in acute settings as it acts on a slightly different way to the triptans, but has risk of gangrene or permanant vascular damage...other than that maybe try dispersible asprin or an NSAID alongside a prostaglandin to try and preserve the stoimach?

9 days in total
i was delerious and not functioning

i might have to look more into that.

 

[buffer1]

Ok seriously, I've been getting migraines over half of my life and I've learned how to deal, what to avoid and what drugs seems to work (abortive).

I can't shake this migraine - Zomig will pacify some of the symptoms but it's been a few days and roughly 6 Zomigs (sometimes twice a day).

WTF?

Ideas?

i went and seen a friend of mine and magnet,as in medical magnits,he had these glasses that another friend had a bad headache and he put these on and within a half an hour his head ache was gone.i no nothing about any medical stuff but if i hear any more i will keep you posted

 

[danielson]

if you do go with the dispersable asprin or the NSAID/prostaglandin/ppi route it may allow you to use much higher doses....


pizotefenand propanalol are used as 1st line prohylaxis, valproate is used 2nd line but if yoiu are using topirimate im guessing you tried these already