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Close Migraine Headaches

I have had migraines since age 4, and almost every other familly member has them. They've developed into almost daily moderate ones instead of the kind that are every couple of months and put you out of commission, but they've been more debilitating that way. I finally demanded a referral to a neurologist about a year ago. I've developed some other health issues in the past year or two, and it's a challenge to stay positive although I have a great life (aside from my pain & exhaustion)!

Treatments

Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful

I think the main benefit was stress reduction or a general sense of well being.

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

Red wine (any amount) or alot of soy sauce guarantee me a migraine. They are so not worth it.

Caffeine Working / Worked

A cup of coffee in the morning seems to help if I wake up with a headache, but I have stopped drinking sodas because I thought the caffiene during the day was a contributor. HOWEVER, to drink a coke when I have a headache seems to calm the nausea.

Excedrin Not Working

Works initially, but guarantees me a worse headache later. It works great for my sister, however.

Fioricet Working / Worked

Imitrex Working / Worked

Inderal Not Working

I took this several years ago and it caused me to feel zonked and I couldn't function. It works great for my dad, and he has been taking it for 30 years or something.

Magnesium Working / Worked

Taking now; maybe helps keep toxins from building up. Had a doctor that said migraineurs build up toxins that that other folks don't.

Midrin Working / Worked

Took many years ago; seemed to work if I didn't take it too often.

Naproxen Working / Worked

I take this along with Zomig at onset.

Topamax Working / Worked

Zomig Working / Worked

This is my mainstay, and has mostly never let me down except for allowing a few really severe headaches to rebound.

Skelaxin Working / Worked

not sure how I feel about this yet but I take it at onset with other meds