DHE I just come home from the hospitsl 2weeks ago I DONT WORK FOR THEM !!!!
I hope this helps and also I hope I got all the stupid ads out
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DHE-45 (dihydroergotamine mesylate)
DHE-45 (dihydroergotamine mesylate, USP) injectable is for the acute treatment of Migraine with or without aura. Ergotamine preparations are non-triptan Migraine abortives. Injectable medications bypass the gastrointestinal tract, making it appropriate for patients who suffer from nausea and vomiting as a result of migraine, and who may therefore have difficulty with oral treatments. DHE-45 is a migraine-specific serotonin agonist. It attacks migraine at its source by selectively binding to receptors in the brain that regulate the release of serotonin, a chemical thought to play a major role in the development of migraine. As other dihydroergotamine medications, DHE-45 has a potential for rebound headaches, aka medication overuse headaches. Thus, it is recommended that it be used no more than two or three days a week.

DHE-45 was first approved by the FDA in 1946..

Type of medication: Rx, abortive, migraine-specific serotonin agonist.

Thanks. I'll look into this further. I doubt my insurance will cover it though. But I appreciate the info. Thanks again!

Going to dr. tomorrow. I'm exhausted from the constant pain.

hi I hope today is better for you ! I have waited for 6monts before ins let me get it . fro me this has ben a nightmare I can hold down a job or do annything but now I have had a 9 day migrain free and 1day a really bad one I do have a great Dr so it makes things better . I hope thing gets better for you ! let me know what your dr tell you Im olways intrested on what different drs use for mads and treatments
Hugs suzy

I suffer from very complicated chronic pain, migraines being one symptom. This may sound wacky, but if you are at the end of your rope, one thing to consider is thought or other relaxation therapy. Headaches in general, including migraines, are a combination of vascular and muscle irregularity of the head and neck. These sort of therapies have been proven to be surprisingly effective in relaxing the head and neck and managing migraines in combination with medications.

One place to start would be a pain psychologist, I am working with one and am also using guided imagery a couple times a day. If this is not covered by insurance, then try hypnosis CD's from a library for headaches, pain, or relaxation. I don't know if this link will work, but attached is a link to a free one I use.

https://members.kaiserpermanente.org/redirects/listen/

I have used guided relaxations for conditions I don't even have. It takes a bit to get used to, but they are really nice now that I have the hang of it. Hope this helps and that you feel better, whatever it takes. You are welcome to contact me with questions or for support. Take care.

Since you have tried every medicine, then I really think you should look into Botox.
I've been getting Botox injections for 3 years (every 3 months). Just got them today actually.
If you have a PPO, and your Doctor has kept good records it is not impossible to get them approved. In fact, just last month Botox was FDA approved for migraines, so now it should be even easier!
If you keep a migraine journal/calendar that shows all the days you have a headache, that helps support your case for Botox.

I have bad migraines and anxiety. Do you take anything for only your anxiety. Maybe your anxiety has something to do with your migraines. Have you tried topamax it has been helpful for a lot of migraine suffers.

Have you tried b-2? I take 400mg a day. When I first started it , it worked really well for a few months... I was headache free... Didn't last, but it worked for awhile

Yes I've tried B-2, magnesium, relaxation, yoga. In fact, I led a guided imagery group for a couple of years!
I was on Topomax for about 2 years and it began to have a negative effect on my memory. (Couldn't remember how to drive through my home town, would forget where I was or why I was there, my word re-call started to fail.) Doc took me off & side effects went away.
Botox is what the last neuro. suggested when I was in the hospital with an intense migraine. However, I do not have the type of insurance right now that will cover it. But if I did, you bet I'd try it. Thanks to all for your suggestions and insight.

Have you had your vitamin D level checked through your doctor? You could have a vitamin D deficiency, which then causes headaches & migraines. I just found out I have an extremely low vitamin d level. I've been put on a prescription dose of vitamin d for the next two months. Just have to take 1 pill a week. I used to get migraines 2x a year, now its up to 1-2 a month. Another idea is getting massages every couple of weeks. Bad part is insurance doesn't usually pay for it, but it can help especially if your migraine pain comes from the back of your head or neck. Hope this helps. If I think of anything else, I will let you know. Good luck!!