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    If you get them, do you use anything in particular? I'm seriously about to go out of my mind. I've had a migraine since sunday and nothing I take seems to make any difference. Short of drugging myself into oblivion can anyone recommend anything? I'm supposed to work tonight and I'd really like to, but atm it doesn't seem likely.
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    Hey, you stole my mood.

    I've actually been actively pursuing treatment for about 8 months now. I go to a neurologist about every 6 weeks. Unfortunately, all he does is switch drugs around.

    He started with putting me on a beta blocker. He increased that, and still nothing. Now he's cutting that down and has put me on depakote. Don't know about that yet.

    To treat them acutely, I have an Imitrex prescription. That seems to knock them out, but I get an upset stomach and turn into a zombie (I'm practically asleep right now from the one I took at noon). I also have a prescription for Midrin. This isn't quite as effective, but it doesn't have any physical side effects, and the mental side effects are minimal. Last thing is my GP gave me a prescription for Tramadol which is a mild narcotic for pain management.

    So, I guess I don't have any immediate advice for you, because looking at the above, I sound like a drugged out whore. The only other thing I might recommend is trying to meditate for a half hour or so in a dark, quiet room. Just lots of deep breathing.

    Sorry I can't help more.

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    I have imitrex, but like you, Im pretty worthless after I take it. Since I was gonna work if I could, I was trying to avoid taking it, but I might not have a choice. I can't handle it anymore.
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    I do sympathize. Did you try the quiet time? Maybe a half-hour/hour nap/

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    Another reason I can't run two miles; heavy physical exertion is one of my triggers. Trying to take baby steps getting in shape so that I might be able to when I get to a good fitness level

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    I found imitrex never worked for me. Midrin worked like a charm. I get dont get them too often, but I get really bad ones when i do. Had to go to the ER once and the pain was so bad they thought maybe i'd had an anyurism(sp?) or something. I was literally screaming in pain.

    Find a drug that works for you. also learn to recognize the symptoms of an oncoming one. All the usual stuff too, like somewhere quiet, low to no lights, etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JayATee View Post
    If you get them, do you use anything in particular? I'm seriously about to go out of my mind. I've had a migraine since sunday and nothing I take seems to make any difference. Short of drugging myself into oblivion can anyone recommend anything? I'm supposed to work tonight and I'd really like to, but atm it doesn't seem likely.
    For those who suffer migraines, this may be useful info, worth talking to your doc about if you have not already tried it.Topamax (topiramate) is an antiepileptic drug, but for unknown reasons, is very effective at preventing migraines in some people. Some studies show it also worked when taken at the onset of a migraine to stop it or make it less severe, but it appears it's being used more as a daily preventative.

    When Indicated for Migraine:

    Since this is a relatively new way to use some of the newer neuronal stabilizers (anticonvulsants) such as Topamax® (topiramate) (As well as others like Neurotin® (gabapentin), Lamictal® (lamotrigine) and Gabatril® (tiagabine)) prophylactically for Migraine disease, the dosage will be directed by your physican. Having noted that we will post recommend clinical practice guidelines for use as soon as we get that information from the manufacturer, FDA or AHS. For now, data from a Phase III study recently completed offers excellent information.

    At the Migraine Trust's 14th biennial International Research Symposium, noted Migraine specialist Dr. Stephen Silberstein noted:

    * The best results were achieved at a dosage of 100 or 200 milligrams of topiramate per day, a lower dosage than that used to treat epilepsy.
    * The most commonly experience side effects were nausea and tingling of the extremities.
    * "What was amazing in this trial was the effect on weight. The patients who got topiramate lost, on average, 3.8 percent of their body weight."

    During a recent interview with MAGNUM, Dr. Silberstein elaborated:

    * "The key to success with Topamax is a very slow titration up to the therapeutic dose. Patients should begin taking only 15 mg, once a day, and taper up slowly from there, being sure to take it in a split dose."
    * The effective dosages are lower than you might think. Many patients achieve good results at only 50 mg per day."

    http://www.migraines.org/treatment/protpmax.htm

    The researchers found that those who received either 100 or 200 mg of Topamax daily experienced an average 39 and 41 percent reduction in migraine frequency, respectively. As in previous studies, the number of people whose migraine frequency was cut in half or even better was substantially higher for those taking all doses of Topamax than those receiving a placebo:

    http://bipolar.about.com/cs/topamax/...topmigrain.htm

    On Aug. 11, the FDA approved a new indication for topiramate tablets and sprinkle capsules (Topamax, made by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.), allowing their use for migraine prophylaxis in adults.

    The approval was based on results of clinical trials showing that daily use of topiramate at the recommended dose significantly decreased the number of monthly migraine attacks in about 50% of patients compared with placebo.

    Topiramate was previously indicated as adjunctive therapy for adult and pediatric patients aged two to 16 years with partial onset seizures or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and in patients aged two years and older having seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

    http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/487907

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    My GP recommended this to me when I asked her to let me discontinue the propranolol and depakote. Told her I wanted to stabilize after being weaned off the other two. The only concerning side effect they mentioned was memory loss. I've only been off depakote for a week and a half, but I've had daily low grade headaches. Want to give it more time before I try, but thanks for the info!

    With you being a trainer, have you seen any good treatments for exertion caused migraines?
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    Quote Originally Posted by vmurphy252 View Post
    My GP recommended this to me when I asked her to let me discontinue the propranolol and depakote. Told her I wanted to stabilize after being weaned off the other two. The only concerning side effect they mentioned was memory loss. I've only been off depakote for a week and a half, but I've had daily low grade headaches. Want to give it more time before I try, but thanks for the info!

    With you being a trainer, have you seen any good treatments for exertion caused migraines?
    Off the top of my head, I can't think of anything, but not really an area of focus/expertise for me. Good luck!
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    Thanks!

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