I used to take triptans but the last 5 years I returned to ergotamine (I'm not happy with that).
Most of my migraines start during the night. I wake up with first symptoms and I get a tablet of ergotamine, sometimes two. If I stop the pain in a short time I can have a normal day.
Stress and fatigue are also very common triggers during the day.
No food triggers.
When I have a migraine I m too sensitive to noises and lights.
Most of pains are around my right eye but time to time is on the left side. It also happens to get a tension headache.
In the past I tried all kind of preventive treatments (like betablockers, flunarizine, etc...and even accupunture). Zero results.
Triptans worked well for a long time. Ergotamines works too but I don't like the side-effects (like the rebound effects and fatigue)
Do you know where to treat migraines headaches in Washington DC area?
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If we get more than three Migraine attacks a month, it is time to discuss preventive medications, in addition to abortives (like ergotamines) with our doctor. Yes, it's very easy to feel as if you've tried every preventive out there, but with over 100 medications in use for Migraine prevention and virtually endless combinations, it's literally impossible to have tried them all. Take a look at Migraine Preventive Medications - Too Many Options To Give Up!
It sounds like it is time to see a Migraine specialist. We have a list of patient recommended specialists you can see HERE. Unfortunately, we don't have a doctor in D.C. but there are other doctors you could travel to see. It will be well worth it to reduce the frequency of your Migraines.
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