Hi Fourth, I'm glad you are back here. (Not glad you have to be back, but glad you are here with some really great people). The people in this group are really great, and very supportive.
Your story sounds very similar to a few other people in this group. I know some did have doctors tell them that there was nothing more they could do. It makes me very mad when I hear that.
I'm a chronic daily migraine person also. I go to the Jefferson Headache Center in Philadelphia every 6 weeks. My doctor is determined not to give up on me. I asked him not to give up on me. He told me I am one of his hardest cases he's ever had
We do understand where you are, and how bad it can be. Just don't give up hope. There ARE other treatments out there. So just don't give up.

I'm reading your post & I'm thinking we could be in the same body right now. I was told I was out of options in terms of my depression & migraines, but then I tried another Neurologist who informed me that she wouldn't give up & there were still some options to try, but then she left the practice. So, I have another Neurologist & I have yet to go back to my follow-up appointment to get the results from my lumbar puncture & MRI about these chronic headaches. I suffer from several different kinds of headaches with migraines being in the lead at least 20 days every single month. It's horrible & they are painful. I'm having an insurance issue which is why it's taking me so long to get back to the doctor otherwise, I have to find $204 for that visit. So, right now, I'm taking Tizanidine which the generic for Zanaflex which is a muscle relaxer. I also take Imitrex, Excedrin, Tylenol PM mixed with Gabapentin until I can find better relief. Nothing really helps except the Tizanidine which just puts me to sleep, which in most cases is the best thing to do because I don't like pain. I also take Zofran for the nausea associated with these migraines.

So, what was the outcome of your doctor's visit? What is the next course of action they would like to try? I'm curious to know & how encouraged do you feel that there is still hope for your painful, uncomfortable migraines. Well, I'm here if you want to chat because I completely understand the struggle. Hope all is well!

All of us here know exactly what you're going through, because we also have experienced the migraine journey - which can be Hell.

I've suffered for years too. I have been to numerous doctors (Neurologists, pain management docs, internists, you name it, even two different University headache clinics).
I will not give up!!
I have tried a boat load of medications, procedures, manipulations, injections, etc.
I fight my Insurance company all the time!

The one thing I have learned is: friends do not want to hear about my illness!! It makes them uncomfortable. They do not know how to respond.
And, I think some of them, might feel guilt that their life is soooo good, and mine is so sad (they rather not converse with me at all). In all honesty, I really do not have a lot of positive things to add to a conversation. My feelings do not get hurt anymore, nor do I get mad. That's just human nature in a "me" society.

So, please come to this support group any time, because we truly understand.

As far as my options right now, the doctor raised my dose of Zonegran, and switched me to Skelaxin for pain. We're hoping the Zonegran will finally kick in and start preventing some of the pain.

If not, then he's suggesting either going to a different preventive medicine, or adding acupuncture or biofeedback. It's kinda terrifying when the specialist says "We're running out of treatment options for you."

Yvette, if something doesn't change this year, I'm thinking about asking if I can go to Jefferson. I've read they help the hardest cases.

Fourth, Jefferson is amazing. Actually, I've met many people there who come from out of state. I've seen patients in the waiting room with binders. It's everything they have done for their headaches so far. I have so much sympathy for the people coming from so far just to get treatment, yet I feel like I hit the lotto for being on 20 minutes away.

I'm sorry Fourth don't ever think migraines are not a serious issues they are! I have heard of some procedures to get rid of migraines. This week on the show the doctors they are having a doctor on who specializes in this field-http://www.thedoctorstv.com/.
For more info check this out-http://www.reedmigraine.com/thedoctors.html
I hope this helps you!