These migraines are getting the best of me

[RunningMom]

Right now I'm on my 7th migraine in the last 4 weeks. I have a herniated c5-7 that is compressing on the spinal cord.  I've been taking Maxalt with some of my migraines, which does help, but insurance only allows so many in a month and they are expensive.  I've been also taking percocet in place of the maxalt, but it does not work as well for the headaches.  Is there something I can do to try and prevent these migraines?  Are there other natural alternatives rather then medication?  

[RunningMom]

Thank you for your feedback.  I will talk with the neurosurgeon about the Magnesium at my next appointment later this week.  

[RunningMom]

Thank you for your feedback.  I do have an appointment with a neurosurgeon this week.  I was hoping there was something I could do in the mean time to prevent these migraines naturally. I seem to be getting these migraines every few days.   I can not exersice, it will increase my neck pain to the point where I can not handle it.  Even a simple walk will increase the involuntary head jerking/tic I have developed with this injury.  I wish I could exercise, I'm a runner and I run 36 miles a week.  I also race in a few triathlons here and there when I have the time.

[Dr_Smita_S]

Hi
Treatment is there for both the prevention as well as relief of a migraine attack. You should discuss with your doctor about the diverse abortive medications available to terminate an attack as soon as the symptoms begin. These include Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or aspirin to help relieve mild migraines and combinations of acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine specifically meant for moderate migraine attacks (Excedrin Migraine).
The drug of choice however are triptans such as Sumatriptan (Imitrex), rizatriptan (Maxalt), naratriptan (Amerge), zolmitriptan (Zomig), almotriptan (Axert), frovatriptan (Frova) and eletriptan (Relpax).
Hormone therapy may help some women whose migraines seem to be linked to their menstrual cycle. Other alternatives include stress management strategies, such as exercise, relaxation, and biofeedback may also reduce the occurrence and severity of migraine attacks.
You may need to try which of these medications/other alternatives works best for you, in consultation with your doctor.
Take care

[serenityjrae]

Talk to your doctor about Magnesium. I am currently having some similar issues and started taking a magnesium supplement. But do check with your doctor first. I hope that this helps