Migraine Headaches Support Group

I have Fibromyalgia, Depression, PTSD, Panic, all nicely topped off with Migraines.

Long story of balance disorder, dizziness, and misdiagnosis and failure by several doctors to listen and see me and then my illnesses.

I started Lyrica April 9th to treat my Fibro pain and my doctor said it would also reduce my migraines. I feel fortunate that this medication is working for me. I spent 4 months mostly in bed with the balance problems. My ENT -- #4, said he thought my problems were from migraines and referred me to a neurologist.

I have not had a migraine in almost 2 weeks. My usual rate was 6 or more migraines a month with many lasting 3 or more days. Vestibular migraines cause balance problems. The research on these is fairly recent.

All I know is that having my Fibro pain reduced to a 1 and the reprieve from the migraines is giving a completely new quality of life. To finally find a medication that works for me makes me grateful.

I am wondering if anyone is on lyrica for other conditions and also found relief from their migraines.

Becky

I thought Celebrex had been taken off the market....

My husband had it for his back but they stopped prescribing.

It certainly didnt help my migraines.

Neurontin made me have dizzy spells at 100 mg. I know people who take 3600mg of it with no problems.

I have heard good and bad about Lyrica.

I find it very good to ask about meds on here. It will give you things to look out for when you are taking it as long as you remember that everyone responds differently.

Did you ever try the Lyrica? Did you notice a difference?

One thing I have noticed is that many things help for many health issues even though there is no "evidence" to support it. As far as I'm concerned, if it works for me that's all the evidence I need.

I can only tell it from my viewpoint....also I am in UK

Glad it helped you though.

Post edited by: saf, at: 07/22/2009 03:40 PM