Tired and fed up :(

Hey there,

I just had a thought.

I bet there is a large University around associated with a teaching hospital and or clinic you could look into if you are not getting anywhere with this neurologist. 

Good luck

Nancy

I've been taking Topamax (75mg) twice a day to prevent migraines. I think this works, but I still get severe migraines several times a month-sometimes lasting 3 to 4 days.  My neurologist (whom I'd been seeing for 4 years) had prescribed amitriptiline, depacote, lyrica,imatrex, and I don't know how many other maintenance medications for these migraines - all provided little or no relief. I usually had to take several Tylenol PMs or any kind of pain reliever with a sleep additive (usually 4 capsules/caplets) to get rid or or make my migraine less excrutiating.  On my last appointment with my neurologist (who's really an expert), he said that he's done all he can to treat my migraines and that my particular case was very complex. He referred me to another colleague whom I see at the end of January.  Today, I've got another one of those migraines. I'm just waiting for the pain to ease. It' s disheartening, because I can't do anything. I'm just hoping that this new specialist will come up with something/anything that stops these migraines permanently.

I am currently taking 150 mg s of topomax and as soon as i feel a migraine coming on i take Frova and two Aleve with it. The Aleve has done wonders especially around my period. the newer Imatrix pill Treximet is the same combination with the Aleve added. This is a great pill too. Try either one they both work. If your doctor does not give it to you, it's time to find a new doctor. Let us know how it works out.