Brannis

Close Migraine Headaches

After giving birth to my second son, in '78, my migraines began. They have changed over the years, so that now, I experience mostly the pain and not much of the other concerns.

Treatments

Acupuncture Working / Worked

did not work

Amerge Somewhat Helpful

Aspirin Not Working

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful

ripe bananas, ripe citrus fruits, chocolate, MSG, smoked meats. frozen chicken, yeast. vegetables seem very safe except potatoes, sometimes potatoes don't digest well

Axert Somewhat Helpful

Caffeine Somewhat Helpful

Excedrin Not Working

Imitrex Working / Worked

The best treatment for me. Around 15 years ago, when I started taking it, I would be nauseated, my chest would get tight, but it was much better than the headache. These side effects passed.

Inderal Not Working

Magnesium Working / Worked

Maxalt Somewhat Helpful

Relpax Somewhat Helpful

Tylenol Not Working

Zomig Somewhat Helpful

It is second to Imitrex