Migraine Headaches Support Group
Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head and are often accompanied by photophobia (hypersensitivity to light), phonophobia (hypersensitivity to sound) and nausea.
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Sunday, August 24, 2008 | A Call For Help story
Hi,
I am a daily migraine sufferer and have been for several years. I started having them 36 years ago but had just a few a year. Over the years, the number of migraines has increased. I have tried over 45 drugs, preventative and those you take while having an attack as well as herbal remedies, accupunture and massage. I have been treated at two major medical centers in my area and one of those neurologists gave up on me and stopped returning calls. My present doctor is wonderful but I have a feeling that he has run out of options for me. I am presently taking Maxalt daily - sometimes twice daily and I do get relief from the triptans. I have been told daily use can cause rebound headaches and accept that this is probably what is going on with me. I don't know what the alternative is because I truly want to die when I am having an attack and they will not go away on their own even if I manage to go several days without taking anything.
I have had 3 different sets of occipital nerve blocks and one set of facet blocks as well as Botox injections 3 different times. The only thing I have had any result with was one of the occipital nerve blocks. I had no migraine for 12 consecutive days. I was so excited but the next series offered absolutely no response. They are extremely painful so I will not be repeating them with no good result.
If there is anyone in a situation similar to mine that can offer any advice on something that worked for them, I would love to hear from you. I want to lead a much more productive life than I am. Just dressing and limited activities are all I seem to manage these days. I am 64 years old and not ready to just lie around with ice packs on my head for the rest of my life.
Thanks,
Harmon
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Sunday, August 24, 2008 | A Call For Help story
Hi,
I am a daily migraine sufferer and have been for several years. I started having them 36 years ago but had just a few a year. Over the years, the number of migraines has increased. I have tried over 45 drugs, preventative and those you take while having an attack as well as herbal remedies, accupunture and massage. I have been treated at two major medical centers in my area and one of those neurologists gave up on me and stopped returning calls. My present doctor is wonderful but I have a feeling that he has run out of options for me. I am presently taking Maxalt daily - sometimes twice daily and I do get relief from the triptans. I have been told daily use can cause rebound headaches and accept that this is probably what is going on with me. I don't know what the alternative is because I truly want to die when I am having an attack and they will not go away on their own even if I manage to go several days without taking anything.
I have had 3 different sets of occipital nerve blocks and one set of facet blocks as well as Botox injections 3 different times. The only thing I have had any result with was one of the occipital nerve blocks. I had no migraine for 12 consecutive days. I was so excited but the next series offered absolutely no response. They are extremely painful so I will not be repeating them with no good result.
If there is anyone in a situation similar to mine that can offer any advice on something that worked for them, I would love to hear from you. I want to lead a much more productive life than I am. Just dressing and limited activities are all I seem to manage these days. I am 64 years old and not ready to just lie around with ice packs on my head for the rest of my life.
Thanks,
Harmon
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APAP 325MG/BUTALBITAL 50MG/CAFN 40MG
TAKE 1 TABLET EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED FOR PAIN.
Sometimes what did not work before will work later. I do hope this helps you.
Harmon
APAP 325MG/BUTALBITAL 50MG/CAFN 40MG
apap=acetominophene
Butalbital= a barbiturate
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butalbital
cafn=caffeine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butalbital
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