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Continue to be pro-active in your Migraine Relief program. Keep trying. For me getting away from Imitrex was a blessing. I no longer have migraines that last for 10 days. I use Migranal to abort my headaches. I take Tizanidine as a preventatvie plus I do acupuncture. My headaches have gone from 15 per month to 4!
There is a combination of things that will help you feel better.
Tana
I have also had migraines for over 20 years. I came to realize in the last few years that the closer I got to menopause the more I was sensitive to my triggers and other factors became .Recently my doctor, with blood tests, told me stop taking my birth control pills becasue my levels are that of menopause. I usually get a wicked migraine the week of my period. I got it and did not take my birth control pill as usual. My migraine lasted 8 days straight. I saw my physician and she told me my body most likely looking for the hormons from the pill and when I did not get it my body reacted. After that my migraines are still here but I am waiting to see what the rest of the month brings. The only meds I take are imitrex with two aleve. I hope this helps. I also do accupuncture for migraine, it has helped a lot.
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