I've had migraines since age 3. At 38 or thereafter they increasingly got worse, almost daily. I also battle Hortons during spring, summer and fall. The 6 Imitrex/ month doesn't cover much. As for menstrual migraines and migraine medicines that doesn't work during this time- I take anti- nausea medication with the Imitrex during menstruation, it helpes the body to absorb the medicine. There seem to be an issue with absorbtion during menses?
I was prescribed Verapamil for hypertension and my headaches (combi!). The first year I got a low dose once a day. I moved and had to seek a new doc, and after some other health issues were taken care of we worked on the migraines. I increased to 80 mg 3 times a day, and this seem to work. For the first time in a few years I have been migraine- free for a whole 3 weeks. It sure is doing it's job, and the big trial will be my period. It is just starting, and I would like to keep you updated on my progress. This stuff is really working.
The lightsensitivity and warmer temperatures used to end me in bed with Hortons and/ or migraines for weeks at a time, but so far I have been able to be out in the nice weather with only minor sensations that seem to fade as I go indoors to relax.
I wanted to share, since this battle is handicapping for many of us. I am back home in Sweden after living in the U.S. for 11 years.
Many thanks for listening!
