Friday, September 12, 2008
I have suffered with migraines, blurred vision, nausea for over 40 years. I have learned to accept the fact that I was born with a genetic disposition for them and refuse to let them control my life. When I awake with blurred vision, severe pain in my right eye and nausea, I immediately take Fiorinal (an old time- prescription med) which is the only drug that has ever given me relief. It works within an hour. I have used this since I was 18. It alleviates the pain and relaxes the anxiety experienced. I always carry this medication with me. Always check with your physician first, before trying any new drug.
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Migraine is a genetic neurologic disease and it is great you haven't let them control your life. That's the good news. We've had some not so good news recently that people with a long history and/or frequent Migraine attack are at increased risk for brain damage. "Silent brain damage," or the kind that doesn't have symptoms. What is important about this information is not to scare people, but try and reduce the number of Migraine attacks they have. For more information continue reading: Yes, Migraines Can Cause Brain Damage.
Fiorinal is a combination pain medication containing aspirin, butalbital, and caffeine and if taken more than two to three days a week can create another type of headache called Medication Overuse Headache, MOH, formerly called rebound headache. The problem with MOH is no Migraine preventive medication will work and you sentence youself to pain til you stop the MOH cycle. Medication Overuse Headache - When the Remedy Backfires has more information for you.
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Thank you for your commnets; As I stated, I must taper off gradually after a few days of usage. The butalbital is very effective in my case. My neurologist is happy that this med works for me. He also perform periodic MRI's to check my brain and there are no scars from the migraines. I find the key to this complex brain disease, is to roll with the punches and then pick yourself right up again. This has never prevented me from traveling, working, etc.