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Tina

Out of options?

Hi,I am a 28 year old female and have been suffering from migraines since I was 23 years old. They have progressively worsened through the years. I have been seeing a neurologist and he saiys we have run out of options. He tried Depakote, topamax, Lyrica, Inderal, Elavil, klonopin, and all migraine pills such as Maxalt, imitrex,... Read more Chevron

posted 11/09/2007, comments (3)|

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pattiw

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Desperate & Depressed

I'm hoping to find some support and further insight into what is a total nightmare! I feel like I'm losing my mind and my life and marriage are falling apart. I had what I thought was a minor whiplash injury 2 1/2 years ago and have had severe headaches with dizziness and nausea almost every day since. Then at just over the 2 year... Read more Chevron

posted 11/03/2007, comments (3)|

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LifeWanted

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My Brain never stops hurting

Since I have been on preventative medication for my migraines, Topamax and now Depakote the right side of my brain never stops hurting. I describe it has a dual headache on the entire right side of the brain. Sometimes it feels like the tingly sensation like when your foot falls asleep and you begin to move it. Any thoughts would be... Read more Chevron

posted 10/27/2007, comments (3)|

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CrystalDawn

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Thank You Everyone!

Yesterday was Day #5 with a migraine. It takes a lot for me to not go to work or leave early but I did yesterday. I started calling my doctor at 10:30 in the morning and by 3:30 I still hadn't heard anything, so I called and the nurse, kind of rudely!, said "he is checking his messages now and he will call something in". Ten minutes... Read more Chevron

posted 10/09/2007, comment (1)|

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Day #5 With A Migraine

That's right, I have had a migraine for 5 days straight. I almost feel like a zombie today because I spent the entire weekend taking whatever I could get my hands on to get rid of this migraine. I am currently taking Depakote for preventive and I have come to the conclusion that it isn't working. I feel like I will never find a med that... Read more Chevron

posted 10/08/2007, comments (10)|

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