Hi everyone. I am new and just interested in hearing about how others cope with their migraines. I have been suffering for about 14 years and currently take Zomig for relief, I find that works very well, but I am concerned that it may be addictive. I am now having at least 3 headaches a week, sometimes every other day. For about 2 years I was down to about 2 headaches a month and using only OTC meds. I had been to a seminar by Dr. David Buchholz , author of Heal Your Headaches. It was a very different approach and it worked for me. It involved severely restricting all trigger foods which was extremelly difficult. It also caused me to lose a great deal of weight, which I could not afford at the time. So now I am back to prescription drugs and being very depressed. I guess I am just venting after an extremely bad week. Thanks for listening.
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Hello, and welcome to MyMigraineConnection.com!
We are so glad you found us. I'm so sorry you are having a rough time. You've found the right place to come where people like us totally get it.
No, Zomig shouldn't become "addictive," but can will be a problem if you take it more than two to three days a week. Doing so may increase the risk of medication overuse headache( MOH) fomrerly called rebound headache. Continue reading thie article for more information: Medication Overuse Headache - When the Remedy Backfires.
"Heal Your Headache" - Review is Teri Robert's book review of Dr. David Buchholz's book you may find interesting.
If your doctor isn't able to help you, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It's important to note that neurologists aren't necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.
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Hi Schortee! I am sorry you are having such a rough week. I hope you improve soon. I too read Buckholtz' book and found that it was extremely restrictive. Unlike you, though, I followed the recommendations very closely but didn't find them very helpful. And I find his theory of a personal threshhold built up by the triggers stacked on top of one another rather outlandish. For me, if rain is coming, it doesn't matter that I have avoided all the other possible triggers: I get a headache. If rain isn't coming, I can have all the triggers stacked up on top of each other, and I don't get a headache (if I am lucky). I have just learned about the use of Lithium in the treatment of migraines. Have you heard of it, or has anyone else tried it? Thanks. Natalie