Hi there. I understand your predicament well. You are going through many crises. You have tried almost all medications indicated for migraines. You could be given a trial of ergotamines. CAM treatments or complementary and alternative medicine is also effective for pain management. Acupuncture involves insertion of needles into specific points to promote energy flow and pain relief. Biofeedback involves patients learning to interpret their body’s signals and then promote a natural response. Chiropractic and manipulative treatments involves adjustments made to the spine and the musculoskeletal system to rectify the imbalances. Other therapies are stress management and relaxation techniques. You must get in touch with your neurologist and discuss these options with in detail. Take care.
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WOW! I just joined today and found your post. I feel just like YOU. I'm so sorry cause I know how you feel. I've had migraines for 8 yrs. I'm 28 with young children/husband and now they have become chronic. Monthly 6-12 of them.
But, for the past 18 days, I've had 14 of them! A few, I should have went to ER. I wake up with mine strangely and others from scents/stress/tension. Dr. this month has changed my meds 4 times. I take Maxalt, but now he is trying for a prevent..med. This one is Verapamil 240mg daily. Only been 3 days and everyday I've woke up with one, but not as intense.
My Dr. has never done a brain scan. Says only 1 in 1000 show anythig wrong. He is a general pcp. Wonder what others on here think about that. He told me last week to go to a specialist in Houston. They admit you into the hospital for a week or more, detox you from all meds, and start on you...figuring out how to help you w/migraines. Wish I had the money, lol.
I've been on a couple anti-depress that were suppose to help...they didn't. Anti-seizure meds...no help. Something else... I'm at a loss as well. Hope we can find the help we need!