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dianacwolf

posted 08/10/2007, comments (3)

Topamax doesn't give me brain fog.

Hi. I was just reading the postings regarding Topamax, and I wanted to share my own experiences. I've been on (and off) Topamax for several years. I've had migraines for 20 years, starting when I was 18. I get combination migraine/muscle-tension headaches, with extreme sensivity to sound. I was diagnosed with... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/09/2007, comments (0)

How to find relief without being considered a drug addict

Hi, I am new to the connection and was wondering if anyone could give me some help. I have been suffering from Migraines for over seven years and get them sometimes six times a month,but I don't always go to the doctor to get pain medication. Ido know what works to take care of the pain when I do go. Recently I moved to a rural... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/06/2007, comments (0)

8/6/07 #2 - Perfume/odor triggers, MOH needs trigger?

Full Question:I have 2 questions. I get migraines with perfumes and odors, often just don't feel good, and sometimes I am in a good mood and the instant I smell strong perfumes or certain odors it like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, a complete turn around. Is that related to the migraine episode? Regarding MOH, is it considered MOH if it takes a... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/15/2007, comments (6)

Are rebound headaches overused as a diagnosis?

I am 21 yrs old, migraines have basically left me feeling like a crippled 80yr old man, and I am in my prime. I have tried every preventative medication out there, every otc, and maxalt, and imitrex, and one other triptan. And none of them work for my chronic combination of migraine and cluster headache attacks. Since I am so... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/10/2007, comments (4)

Pain is driving me loopy

Pain really sucks. I know, what a shocker. But with these chronic migraines really afecting my ability to get anything done added to the FMS, which provides a constant background pain, you just have to want to scream. Pain is so subjective too. Some people are knocked out by a bad headache, wheras some of us try to... Read more Chevron

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