http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/feed http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/feed en-us Copyright (C) MDJunction.com. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 05:15:39 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10697508-migraines-daily#10697508 Have Chronic migraines and daily headache,and have had them for the last five years. I have been through the ringer as far as medications, treatments,and surgeries. I was wondering if anyone else ecperiences swelling in their face and around there eyes, when the headaches get really bad for them?? I do and not sure why. I also have a really hard time being up and doing things it just seems to rev up the headaches. Let me know if anyone has experienced this or has any help to offer!!!! Thanks P... Tue, 21 May 2013 09:06:25 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10671200-new-to-group#10697396 Yes, I do get nausea and vomiting with my migraines, I also find that my left eye droops if I have one that I can't get control of... Tue, 21 May 2013 08:18:46 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10694704-migraines#10694704 Hi I have migraines for years.My doctor doesn't believe me she thinks Cymbalta is the answer but doesn't work she doesn't want to give me anything.I need a new doctor does anybody know one in the boston area.Im tired of the runaround I just want relief sherri... Mon, 20 May 2013 06:55:20 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/medicine-treatments/10140708-botox/limitstart/30#10693806 Sorry not to see your question about DHE! I was probably getting ready for my trip to Houston for the decompression surgery. My DHE reaction was pretty bad - I was on round 3 of 4 of DHE via IV at the Cleveland Clinic. I guess that was 6 hours into the 8 hour treatment? I have no recollection of it, as the stuff totally knocked me out and made me go into gaga land. I didn't even know my mom was checking up on me, I was so knocked out! Anyway, after the 3rd infusion, the nurse was concerned enoug... Sun, 19 May 2013 20:03:27 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10693588-i-need-some-fresh-drshelp-wintractable-migraine#10693588 Hi, I have been thru the ringer. I am on SS Disability for Intractable Migraine and Bipolar. I have had the following diagnosis Classic Migraine, Migraine, Chronic Migraine, Intractable Migraine, Occipital Neuralgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, TMJ, Salivary Infection, Insominia, Fibromyalgia, Adrenal-Fight or Flight Syndrome, Arnold Chiari I, Hypothyroid, it goes on and on. When I am talking to any Dr, they either stop me, give me a blank stare, accuse me of being sensitive or psych probs, or they ju... Sun, 19 May 2013 18:06:55 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10685916-stressed-induced-migraines#10693052 I hope that you can get your migraines under control. I have reduced my stress. I relax by listening to music. There is a youtube video of how to get rid of a headache. Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHDslacCsrA Maybe it will help someone. I have tried it and it has helped with my headaches that I get. I don't get the severe migraines as much anymore since I found out that reducing my stress, praying, reading the Holy Bible, and eating foods that reduce inflammation do wonde... Sun, 19 May 2013 13:01:42 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10677158-hiand-i-need-to-vent-d#10693045 Don't be discouraged because one fella isn't listening. Or even two fellas. I've been through a few neurologists and the last doc actually helped. Hallelujah! I take Relpax with 2 Aleve to prevent a bounce-back migraine. I also get a Depoprovera shot every 3 months to help regulate the hormonal changes that were triggering horrific migraines. I still have migraines - even the sucky multi-day ones - but nothing like they were before. No more trips to the ER. So, for the time being, I've found wha... Sun, 19 May 2013 12:58:08 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10636076-curious-what-are-your-migraine-tells/limitstart/10#10691802 Flickering lights- yes! This week, some commercials with flashing lights has added to the migraine week of hell I am in! I have had migraines, tension headaches and the icepick headache at the right temple all this week.Wanting to scream loudly or vent with a good game of whack a mole!... Sun, 19 May 2013 03:01:19 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10685339-two-day-migraine-double-the-pain#10685912 scorpioj, I can appreciate what you're saying. Those migraines are really awful. I'm hoping that it goes away for you. Keeping my fingers crossed.... Thu, 16 May 2013 07:14:04 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10684480-new-to-group#10684480 Hi all im very happy that found this site. I have been suffering migraine nearly 10 years.i had an car accident, since im started having headache and migraine. i gotta say its kind of ruining my life loads.seems like everyone round me already fed up telling them migraine and headaches... lately affecting my job as well.everyday i woke up with tension headaches and migraines.. tried soo many medications none of them seems working really. the longest one was 4 months migraine free. that was t... Wed, 15 May 2013 15:14:44 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10682788-2nd-round-of-botox#10684322 Yes, changing needles during injections seems to make a difference. The needle gets blunter the more it is used, thus the more it hurts. I have had both good and bad experiences with botox, but have now found someone who has been doing it for over 10 years. He is very quick and light handed so the pain is significantly reduced. Hope the botox helps.... Wed, 15 May 2013 14:05:12 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/introductions-personal-stories/10684304-new-kid-on-the-block#10684304 Hi all, I'm a newbie to the site, but not a newbie to migraines. I've had migraines for close to 20 years now, although I've only suffered chronic migraine for about 10 years. I believe one of my triggers is lupus inflammation, so treatment seems to be a little tricky. It seems as though I've tried almost every med on the market, some work great with nasty side effects, others don't work at all. I've been with the same neuro for about 10 years. Just yesterday, I switched meds AGAIN. I'm hop... Wed, 15 May 2013 13:57:43 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10677703-migrane-or-chiari-malformation-so-similar#10677703 go to www.asap.org and read symptom. this disorder is so mistaken for migranes........ Sun, 12 May 2013 13:50:43 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10671900-wouldnt-ya-know-it#10671900 I've made some med changes and now yesterday and today I've woke up in the morning with a migraine originating in the base of my skull. I wake up feeling like the pillow is hurting me. I HATE that I'm so sensitive and everything gives me headaches. I suspect that it was a change from gabapentin to Lyrica. It could be the Lyrica itself or it could be withdrawal from the doses not being equivalent in strength. I'm going to give it a couple days and if it doesn't stop I'm stopping the Lyrica... Thu, 09 May 2013 17:25:26 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10660757-how-is-everyone-doing#10671376 I take Topamax daily but the memory loss is an issue for me. The neuro told me to change my dose around a little and find what works for me because after 100mg is when the memory loss is more likely to happen. I am afraid to do it because I feel like the 200mg is where I need to be... He gives me Fioricet for my migraines and it works but sometimes when it wears off I'm right back where I started :(... Thu, 09 May 2013 12:40:31 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10637766-ibuprofen-naproxen-makes-it-worse#10663173 It's wonderful that you've got a combination that works for you! I know that migraines are a special kind of suffering. It's amazing when you find something that stops the insanity. I try to take the Fioricet sparingly. I was told not to take it more than once or twice a week or a rebound is eminent. For almost 3 weeks I took it almost everyday because the migraines were so frequent, but now that I've started propranolol and stopped -ALL- NSAIDS I feel much better. I wonder how much the NSAID... Sun, 05 May 2013 18:22:01 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10661933-was-this-a-migraine-aura#10662971 Yes, that is one type of aura. It is a completely reversible sign that begins before or during a headache, typically builds up over a course of four or more minutes, and typically doesn't last more than about 15-20 minutes (though longer duration is not rare). I believe the zig-zag lines are called fortification lines, because they resemble a fort of a style built in the 1600's and 1700's.... Sun, 05 May 2013 16:36:40 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10379990-migraine#10661743 I absolutely support and back up the previous accolades for Dr. Amirlak and his staff. Insurance can be a pain and if assistance is needed financially please visit Denise Preston Fighting with Faith to obtain information on the fundraising website that my sister created for me. My insurance denied three appeals and I am going to appeal a fourth and final time. I recently returned to work after being on disability for more than two months. I am almost 4 weeks post op from the occipital nerve deco... Sat, 04 May 2013 23:30:10 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/medicine-treatments/10504996-2-month-long-migraine#10636583 That's great, hope it keeps working!... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:59:48 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/migraine-headaches-discussions/general-support/10632744-best-headache-pain-med#10634162 Have you tried Deseril? You have to order it from Canada. It used to be sold in the US as Sansert.... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:57:08 -0700