I can't take the 24/7 constant migraines

[lksrsly]

I made an account here today because I've run out of every other option, and it's becoming unbearable.

Over the years, I've had chronic migraines that usually only came twice a week. Now I am getting very severe headaches EVERY day, sometimes the whole day. I've also noticed that I've lost motivation to do certain things, I have an increased appetite, very frequent panic/anxiety attacks, and very bad chest pains that makes it hurt when I breathe(usually lasts about 5 minutes, and occurs maybe once a week). I know most people are going to say to see my doctor, but I currently can't afford my co-pay. I have had an MRI and another test(think it was an EEG or something) that turned out fine. I really don't want to go to the doctor just for them to tell me that they have no idea why I'm getting headaches and the other symptoms, so any ideas? Pain medications stopped helping.

Other notes:
-I exercise 3-5 times a week and drink plenty of fluids.
-I'm a nonsmoker.
-My grandmother has diabetes
-My mother has chronic renal failure(not sure if either of these really matter, but just in case)
-Frequent tunnel vision, especially while driving
-Today I'm having irrational thoughts of suicide because the pain is so bad and I can't think clearly because of it.
- I saw a neurologist October of last year and my tests came back fine.  The medication(amitriptyline and but/apap/caf) never worked.

I really need help with this and I would be so thankful if someone could help me with this.

  

[luv2teachspeech]

I know how you feel. I just made my account today. I am spending most of my time on the computer to figure out what in the *** is wrong with me. I have been sick with headaches for going on my 3rd month. It is really affecting my life. I was off work for the summer, when the headaches started and I basically spent most of the summer miserable barely able to get off the couch. The good news was that when I finally got diagnosed with migraines, the migraine medicine, Immitrex, worked. The problem was that the headache kept coming back (only a matter of a day or so). I have been working with a neurologist for about a month now and still no "cure" . I have been getting the headaches almost every day. Unfortunately, now my headache has changed into a pressure feeling that is terrible. and the migraine medicine dosent work for this! I am hoping and literally praying for a cure... I want my old life back!!
Have you tried any other preventatives? Also, have you tried a steroid treatment for a week? My doctor has just put me on this. I tried noritriptylene and it just seemed to make my headache worse. But I have heard that there are a ton of medicines that can prevent migraines. My friend takes a beta blocker for hers and it works well. I guess we all have to just hope that we find something that works for us. I have heard that headache/migraine treatment is a lot of trial and error. Good luck and please let me know if you find something that works for you.

[kaysus]

Hi!  I understand how you are feeling.  I am blessed that I live close enough to  Pittsburgh where they have a headache center.  They have neurologists who only treat headaches.  They do not prescribe any narcotic meds at all.  They focus mostly on prevention.  Has your doc tried to put you on any preventative meds (i.e. Topamax, Verapamil, etc.)?  These are meds that can help reduce the number and the severity of your migraines.  Have you been to a neurologist or are you just going to a family doc?  I would suggest that you get a referral to a neurologist for a full workup.  They also may give you an abortive med like Imitrex or Zomig or something like that.  Have you watched your diet to find any triggers?  I haven't found any dietary triggers for mine, but I know many people who do.  I have been also told to drink some caffeine when I feel like I am getting one or have one.  I have to be careful not to drink too much because that can worsen one for me.  The whole treatment process for migraines is trial and error.  I know that it can be a long and tedious process.  But if you can find a doctor who is willing to work with you to try different options until you find something that works then it will definitely be worth it.  Hope this info helps.  Kayleen

[justmewe]

Hello sorry I know how you feel I have headaches and anxiety that I am trying to live with everyday of my life. Did you ever try to change your diet to help your headaches, I also am on the same med you took and it didn't seem to help but when i started to change my diet
i notice if i eat something wrong.hope this helps let me know

[hava]

I have an option for you. Please follow it and keep coming back to report your progress as I am going to take it step by step.
Start doing the following,initially for 1 minute, and when you can do 15 minutes, come back to say how you feel.You will have no problem doing it, as you do exercise regularly.
Drink warm water.
Build up your timing gradually.If you feel tired or dizzy, stop and resume later.
Anulom Vilom –
Close your right nostril with thumb and deep breath-in through left nostril  
then – close left nostril with two fingers and breath-out through right nostril  
then -keeping the left nostril closed  deep breath-in through right nostril
then - close your right nostril with thumb and breath-out through left nostril.
This is one cycle of anulom vilom.
Repeat this cycle for 15 to 30  minutes twice a day.
Children under 15 years – do 5 to 10 minutes twice a day.
You can do this before breakfast/lunch/dinner or before bedtime or in bed.Remember to take deep long breaths into the lungs.You can do this while sitting on floor or chair or lying in bed.