MelanieKaye

Close Migraine Headaches

I have had migraines for over 25 years. Mine are inherited having an Aunt and several cousins who also suffer. I have tried many different medications and finally am having some success with Topamax. Instead of 2 or 3 migraines a week I am down to 1 a week. So that is wonderful! Thay have gotten worse over the years. I remember when I first started getting them at about the age of nineteen only getting about one or two a month and then they just slowly got worse and worse.

Treatments

Amerge Not Working

Did not work for me.

Axert Somewhat Helpful

Worked for awhile. Made me extremley nauseous though.

Caffeine Working / Worked

Works if I take it along with medication.

Excedrin Not Working

Did not work.

Imitrex Working / Worked

Works most of the time if I take it at the start of the migraine.

Maxalt Not Working

Made me ill. Could not take.

Naproxen Somewhat Helpful

Sometimes two will work taken along with diet coke.

Topamax Working / Worked

Some mild side effects but it has reduced the number and severity of migraines I am experiencing.