Well, I woke up at about 2:00 a.m. with a migraine. I took a Zomig and now at 11:00 it is returning. I am so tired of this. The sides of my neck feel swollen and my throat is tight. Each time I take Zomig I wonder if I will stroke out. The Topamax side effects are not fun either, I am beginning to think it is not worth it. There must be a different med. for me. I am so tired, after 13 years of all this I want it to stop. My husband does not help me or understand at all. I try to do it all. I can't anymore. Time for a visit to my Dr. I think if I had a rescue med. it would help me to cope better. Well off to try Motrin.
Trish

I will ask about Midrin next time I go in.
Have you tried depakote for preventive? My son who is 15 tried topamax and it had horrible side effects but he is now on depakote and so far, no side effects. It has helped with the severity of the migraines but not the frequency - he still has them 1-2 times a week but they now last for hours opposed to days. It might be worth a try, but of course everyone is different so unfortunately you may have to keep trying different drugs until you find the one that works for you. Good luck.
Hello,
Thanks for the reply. I have not tried depakote. I have tried many others
. I tried Topamax for a short time a few years ago but did not like the side effects. My Dr. thought it would be worth another try for me if I can give it more time, but I don't know. I will ask in May about depakote. Your poor son. I cannot imagine suffering with migraines as a child or teenager. I did not have one until I was 36 now I am almost 50. It would be hard as a mom to see him in pain. Thanks for taking the time to reply to my sharepost I appreciate it!
Trish