Sunday, February 12, 2012

All People Who Are Taking "Imitrex"

smith reynolds

smith reynolds

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migraneur all my life

I knew it was too good to last... panicking a little

I have been relatively stable on Imitrex injections 2-3 times a week. My health care will no longer allow more than 2 shots per mo. Praying the neurologist will be helpful. Just want to steer clear of as much pharmaceutical involvement as I can. I just kicked Lexapro, and that was not easy...Okay that's it.
JKM

JKM

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Critical Care Nurse, stressed, trying to survive

Always feel safe to get a second opinion if your gut tells you you should

I am in the process of applying for my long term disability, through where I used to work before I was terminated after my short term disability ran out and through Social Security.  Now going through the appeals process.   I have a wonderful neurologist, we are in the process of trialing different medications as preventatives, as I... Read moreChevron
Sandra Allen

Sandra Allen

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migraine sufferer for 3 decades

petadolex (butterbur extract)

Want to share my experience with this natural product.    It is used in migraine prevention and is good for many migraine sufferers as far as I can see.  My specialist even uses it for his patients.   For me personally, however, it was a disaster.  Beginning with the first day, headache started immediately that... Read moreChevron
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Megan Oltman

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Migraine Management Coach, Lawyer, Writer

Doctors Talking About Your Migraines?

There are many excellent Migraine and headache specialists in practice today, but with 12% of the population suffering from Migraine disease, it can be hard to find competent Migraine care. Just this week a friend told me about a neurologist who provided no treatment or suggestions for her two-week-long Migraine, but told her she should see a... Read moreChevron
riley716

Increase in frequency/severity-hospital admission

This is my first share post-so here goes!!  I've been lurking on this site for a long time-at least over a year and this is the first time I've decided to post anything.  I was getting at least 2 migraines a week, with some lasting 3 days.  On top of that, I was also extremely tired all the time.  I felt that without caffeine,... Read moreChevron

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