TinaSteele

Close Migraine Headaches

Severe migraines and daily chronic headaches for 5 years. I've tried it all. Just went through DHE and Botox and am trying to quit all the pain meds in a last ditch effort to get well.

Treatments

Acupuncture Not Working

Did not work for me. Tried it for a month from a qualified Chinese doctor.

Aspirin Not Working

Baby stuff.

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working

I don't have any real food triggers besides alcohol.

Botulin Toxin Too Soon to Tell

Just go this and my neck hurts like hell. Right now I regret getting the botox. I hope it gets better.

Caffeine Working / Worked

My doctor wants me to quit so I try to keep it under moderation.

Excedrin Not Working

Never did much for me.

Fioricet Not Working

Doesn't do much for pain for me.

Imitrex Working / Worked

Usually helps the migraines unless they are too far gone.

Inderal Too Soon to Tell

Tried in the past but it made me too woozy to stay on it. I'm trying it again with Topamax but it's too soon to tell.

Magnesium Too Soon to Tell

I am just now trying this. 400 mg per day.

Maxalt Not Working

Tried in the past but Imitrex works better for me.

Midrin Not Working

Never did much for me.

Naproxen Not Working

Ibuprofen works better for me.

Relpax Not Working

Never did much for me.

Topamax Too Soon to Tell

Tried in the past. Never liked the side effects. I'm trying it again in combination with Inderal.

Tylenol Not Working

Unless it's mixed with oxycodone, doesn't do much.

Hypnotherapy Somewhat Helpful

Definitely relaxing but I could never relax the pain away. I had trouble sticking with it on a daily basis.