having been on topamax for about 5 weeks now ( and seen a reduction in the number of migraines i was haveing) i thought i was doing good. right at 5 weeks since my last BAD one. ( the day i got the topamax as a matter of fact) and 7 weeks since i had to go to the ER. then at 3 am while on my...
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Well,
Nancy Bonk
Friday, July 11, 2008 at 10:11 AMre: Well,
mcmurraychick
Friday, July 11, 2008 at 11:08 PMi finally gave in around 9 tonight.............. the vomiting got too bad so i had to go get something. the ER doc was really pleased that i have been doing so well. he told me to keep up the good work, and to contine with my diary ( it's very detailed) gave me something to make me feel better ( god i love this doctor) and sent me home. all told i was in and out in about 45 minutes.
my boss wasn't even mad when i called in ( told me she was expecting it.... when i left this morning i was in PAIN) and told me to get some rest and she would see me tommorrow night. and if i needed anything to call and she would stop it by to me on her way home!
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TRY TOPAMAX
Mary Brown
Sunday, November 09, 2008 at 11:56 PMI have been on Topamax for almost 3 weeks and doing well. I was sent to a neurologist and he told me the zomeg I was taking almost daily was causing my migraines. I am taking a 50 mg tablet 2 times a day. Having to deal with some side affects but I can deal with those over the migraines. Warning...you will be dizzy and off balance so dont climb any ladders. I climbed up my attic ladder to get my winter clothes down and when I came down lost my balance and fell about 5 to 6 ft and now having to recover from that... I pray I stay headache free. For those who have never had a migraine, count your blessings, for those of you who have them, ask your dr. about Topamax. I have had migraines for about 25 years and have always blamed them on hormones and no doctor would ever act like there was anything they could do for me except give me zomeg until now. I am having some memory problems and I hope that improves over time. Good luck to all. Mary in TENNESSEE
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mcmurraychick
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 06:49 PMi've been on topamax for about 2 months now. while i have seen a dramatic drop in the number of migraines i have, i still average 1 really bad one a week. unless we have a big weather change.................... then i may be in pain for days.
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since you are seeing a reduction in your attacks something is working, and that is very good news.
Weather can really play havoc with our heads. That doesn't mean our preventive medications have stopped working. Have you seen this information on Tips for Avoiding Summer Migraine and Headaches?
Another thing you may want to consider if your Migraines begin to increase again, is that your medication may need to be adjusted. It is not uncommon to increase/decrease dosages after we see how our bodies react certain medications. Our information on topamax dosing can be found HERE.
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