Well, the Lyrica was definately working as a preventative, which I was aware of, even if it did not sound impressive... migraines three times a week and more for hormonal is way better than everyday.  Plus the Axert just does not quite work as well as the Amerge and Imitrex, as in the migraine comes back, but I can avoid the more adverse affects of triptan use if I do not use the Axert every day or twice a day.  It is just the daily migraine thing is very draining and compounding.  And with spring being here the whole FMS thing is in a flare, which means a whole lot of unplesantness, plus a great deal of pain.  Ironically I think the Lyrica was working for FMS pain as well, which is why I am noticing the lack, unfortunately with the swelling in the joints it caused quite a bit of specifically located pain and limited mobility.  And that is fustrating, a drug that has any impact on FMS or migraines is a darn good thing to find, but lately for me it is always ruined by some weird and rare side effects.  I get tired of trying these things, becuase I cannot predict how it effect me, and thus affect my life and work, but at the same time delaying going on a new one does me little good when the migraines are so frequent.  Right now I am trying an alternative treatment, for either condition.... it is something called acai berry, a antioxident thing, in liquid form as to work with my digestive system... so hopefully it will do something and at least does not have the higher chance of a bad reaction.