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.

1,454 Members
3,339 Posts
1 Online
Brain & Nervous System
/ Migraine Headaches Support Group

migrainous headaches

deleted_user
deleted_user
o.k., so I went to the neurologist and was diagnosed with migrainous headaches or, as they're now called, probable migraines. She gave me a steroid pack to help with any rebound headaches. Also prescribed me ketoprofin for the minor headaches and Maxalt for the big ones. Plus phenergan for the nausea I sometimes get. So, does anyone else know more info about these? There's not much info on the web about them, and all the doc told me was that they're somewhere between a tension headache and a migraine. I just took some Maxalt and I'm hoping it works, but also kind of hoping it doesn't, lol, because the pills are so damn expensive! Anyway, any advice on this from you guys would be great!
Thanks for the support :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Also, I've just started on Cymbalta for my depression, so she wants to see if that helps me with the headaches, too.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have tried the maxalt and YES, they are expensive! They seem to work at first for me, then they didn't. I take Wellbutrin for depression and that has been helpful in taking the "edge" off and I don't have side effects. Did you have a brain MRI? I did, just wondering. I have just started this headache problem 1 1/2 years ago and have been to three neurologists, lots of test, and various meds. Don't give up!!! Take care.
deleted_user
deleted_user
No, I haven't had a head MRI....I kind of feel like I should, but I also, don't want to have to pay my portion, lol...those are also expensive ;) She wants to see me again in February to see my progress and she also gave me some headache journals to record my pain levels.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The reason I have had two brain MRI's, a brain MRA, EEG, etc.. is because I have never had headaches until the last 1 1/2 years and my first symptom..my right eye area goes numb. They found LOTS of white spots on my brain and then was sent to a MS specialist who declared me MS-free. So, maybe MRI's aren't necessary. I have symptoms of migraines, clusters, and MS...so I have been told. They are going to monitor and retake brain MRI's to compare.

Take care and be patient with meds. (I wasn't, but trying to now)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Instead of looking up migrainous headaches look up "chronic daily headache." You'll find more info under that. Ignore the stuff about medication overuse unless you feel it applies to your situation.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I love the maxalt. It works wonders for me.
Posts You May Be Interested In
  • irishwriter

    come unwind in the bp lounge

    Posted by: irishwriter
    Last Reply: kisses2016
    7992
    theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
  • Rizen

    Walk a Day

    Posted by: Rizen
    Last Reply: mujicaptsd
    2580
    I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...