JustDavid

Open Migraine Headaches

As a teenager and into my 20's, I experienced true Migraine headaches. Then I seemed to "grow out of them" and stopped having Migraines altogether. However, four years ago I started having Ophthalmologic Migraines - Aura and loss of vision mostly without pain, but sometimes aura leading to a full blown Migraine.

Treatments

Aspirin Somewhat Helpful

Sometimes Aspirin works to lessen the pain when I take it quick enough.

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful

Too much Aspartame is definitely a trigger for my Migraines. However, eliminating Aspartame altogether has not/does not eliminate the Migraine altogether.

Midrin Somewhat Helpful

Again, Duradrin will sometimes eliminate the pain if I take it as soon as I experience the aura, but not every time.

Naproxen Somewhat Helpful

Same as Aspirin - it works to lessen the effects if taken quick enough.

Tylenol Not Working

Acetaminophen has never worked well for me for any pain, and especially not for Migraine pain.

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Open High Blood Pressure

Treatments

Avapro Working / Worked

Avapro worked just fine for me until my health plan removed it from their formulary. I was then placed on Lisinopril, which has actually worked better, giving me lower numbers than Avapro

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working

Lisinopril Working / Worked

I've been on numerous HBP medicines over the last 10 years, but Lisinopril has been doing great for the past year.

Verapamil Not Working

While Verapamil did lower my blood pressure, side effects became too much to handle.