Migraine - All People Who Are Taking "Effexor XR"

oneflip76

posted 04/09/2008, comments (5)

Effexor and Migraines

Hi-I've been on Effexor XR for about 5+ years now. Tried to wean myself off and did for a bit but ended taking it again after a year or so. Withdrawals were horrible but manageable. I'm taking 150mg/day. Sex drive is low, as with many anti-depressants. It did help with my cluster migraines though it came back... Read more Chevron

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MelissaKeach

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posted 04/05/2008, comments (3)

Trigger Point Injections

On Thursday, I had the second of three rounds of Trigger Point Injections. The first round left me with a migraine as well as feeling like I had been bee stung about 30 times . This second round has been much better, with immediate relief from the anesthesia and a much lower level headache even today. Has anyone else had much... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/10/2008, comments (0)

How long do you have to do an elimination diet?

I started having horrible migraines in December. I saw my doctor 2 weeks ago, and mentioned it to her. She gave me a migraine tracker and I've been tracking them ever since. 5 migraines in the past 13 days. There are two possible "triggers" for me that I can test for. Last fall, I switched birth control:... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/12/2007, comments (3)

Oh my aching head

Hello, my migraines began back in the late 80's, early 90's. At the time I was diagnosed, I noticed that the pattern seemed to go along with my menstrual cycle. I would, and still do, get the flashing, jagged rainbows in my eyes, partially blinding me, prior to the actual pain beginning. Thankfully, most of my headaches... Read more Chevron

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