Migraine Questions (Page 6)

What foods can trigger a migraine?

What is a migraine aura?

How do you use Onzetra Xsail?

Does anyone have chronic daily headaches?

I suffer from daily chronic head pain. Maybe transformed migraine but most likely chronic tension headache. Has anyone had this and has been helped by anything.

How do you safely reduce propranolol dosage without getting negative side-effects from it?

Hello, as I stated in the question I am wanting to completely get off of propranolol. I take it for chronic migraines but the side effects are not worth it in my opinion and I'd like to explore some other options for treatment. The reason why I want to stop taking it is because after taking... read more

Anyone had Botox injections for migraines and how long did it take to notice any benefit..?

I just recently had them in June. It was my first time and I don’t know if it takes more than one treatment? I suffer more than 20 days a month with migraines and the neurologist is reluctant to try pain meds even though I'm struggling to even sleep a full night without waking up... read more

Tramadol, flexeril, phenergan for migraines - anyone else used these?

I was just prescribed tramadol, flexeril, and phenergan for my migraine headaches. Has anyone else used these medications to relieve migraines? I have debilitating migraines and I've tried every medication used specifically for this condition. To name a few... Imitrex, Frova, Treximet, Maxalt,... read more

Is there a viagra for women?

I use to love having sex a lot now can't even "express, happiness" anyone know how to fix this. All quotes opinions and thoughts are welcome and much ablidged! Jaime}litlmommag

Is cafergot being discontinued?

i live in the uk and i've been taking it for more than 30 years to control my 3-4 migraines a week - just went to get a prescription renewed and i'm told it's no longer available in the uk - at this point in time, all i can see is losing my job and then losing my house and ending up... read more

I am starting gabapentin tonight, how serious is the weight gain and "word finding" issues?

Can anyone tell me how serious the "weight gain" problem is with this medications and the "word finding" issues?

Topamax for migraine, has changed my mood, personality should I stop, this is worse than migraine?

This is a dirty drug. I am very depressed. I am mean, emotional, tired angry, I forget things easily. I am losing everyone important in my life. My headaches are gone. But I think this is worse. What do I do? Should I just stop taking topamax? Help!

How long does Amitriptyline withdrawal last?

I was prescribed Amitriptyline 10mg to be taken at nighttime for migraine prevention. Well it was giving making my already bad insomnia even worse to the point that I was unable to sleep even with my prescription medicine for sleep. So I stopped taking it. I had only been taking it for a week and... read more

How bad is a spinal tap or lumbar puncture?

Especially interested in anyone who wasn't sedated. I've been awake for my endoscopy and colonoscopy with sedation which everyone else doesn't remember. I'm scheduled for one and am told that I will be given some mild sedation. But I'm a bit nervous, especially since... read more

Weight gain on Topamax?

I started taking Topamax to control my migraines. Since I have a very low tolerance to medication, I was only taking 25mg per day. My migraines stopped, along with any sinus pain & pressure. However, I instead of losing weight blew up like a balloon. Has anyone else experienced weight gain on... read more

Can too much Vitamin D3 trigger migraines?

6 months ago, my oncologist told me to take 5000u of Vit. D3 daily because my Zometa infusion was depleting my D. I've noticed that since then, the frequency of my full-blown migraines has increased. I have not changed any other meds with the exception of adding Mobic a few weeks ago. I was... read more