Shelly13

Close Migraine Headaches

I have had near daily migraines for about 4 years now. I had a root canal, and started having them shortly after. I also have nerve pain in my jaw and cheek where I had the root canal. I have tried many preventive medications. I'm still searching for one that will work for me!

Treatments

Acupuncture Working / Worked

It helps.. takes the edge off the pain.

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

Just about every food additive/chemical triggers a migraine for me. MSG,soy, sulfites,nitrates caffiene, alcohol, tyramine, etc. I try to avoid them all, but there are chemicals in a lot of stuff!

Fiorinol Working / Worked

It works well, but if you take too much it can cause rebound migraines. Trying to go off it was hard.. the withdrawal effects were rough.

Imitrex Working / Worked

It worked, but gave me chest pain, so I switched to Maxalt.

Inderal Not Working

This medication did not work for me.

Magnesium Considering

My dr. suggested this over a year ago. I still have migraines nearly every day. Not sure if it helps, but I figure it can't hurt.

Maxalt Working / Worked

The best abortive med that I use.

Midrin Somewhat Helpful

It worked pretty well. I used it until I found Fiorinal. Side effect- it made me dizzy sometimes

Relpax Working / Worked

This works very well for me.

Topamax Working / Worked

It works, but the side effects are awful. Hair loss and cognitive difficulties are the two hardest for me deal with.

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Treatments

CranioSacral Therapy Working / Worked

It helped relieve some pain

Mouthguard Working / Worked

Worked somewhat