Migraine - All People Who Are Taking "Topamax"

Katiesmom

Wife and mother of 4

posted 10/07/2008, comments (4)

Wife and mother of 4 living with migraines

I have been reading lots of posts and just wanted to share my story. I am a wife and a mother of 4 wonderful kids. I never suffered from migranes until my last pregnancy and I have had them almost daily since. At 1st not knowing I was pregnant I was sure I had a brain tumor, I had never felt so much pain, 2 days in a row... Read more Chevron

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pepsiman858

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posted 09/23/2008, comments (3)

Herbal preventatives for migraines

I've been on 25mg of Topamax per day as a preventative for almost 10 mos now with awesome results. But now I'm starting to have problems with my eyes and I have read that this could be a side effect of the medication. It's yet to be confirmed that my vision problems are due to the Topamax, but the more research that I do on this... Read more Chevron

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Tracy

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posted 09/19/2008, comments (3)

Working with migraines day in and day out.

I work for a health insurance company which I work in the call center part. I started there last Aug.07. I had my first episode with migraines in Dec. 07 while working during what they call open enrollment. It took me down for a month. When I came back to work they refuse to accommidate me in anyway at first. Told me that if I liked my job to... Read more Chevron

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Snobrdgrl321

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posted 09/11/2008, comments (7)

Can I ask a Question?

Maybe this is silly or stupid....or maybe I am WAY off base....... Please, be honest.... I take my preventive med (topamax, YUCK!) I have been on this for 4 months now, & I still get regular migrains daily. I am SO scared to go back to the Dr....he is suck a (insert explicitive here) He never truly listens to me...........any... Read more Chevron

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litaylor7

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posted 09/05/2008, comments (2)

In need of a job

I work at a bakery right now. I thought it would be heaven because I was under the impression I would be in the back...baking. But they ended up putting me out front selling. I hate it. I can't handle the noise and lights. I've had at least one migraine a week because of this job. Its the only thing I can think... Read more Chevron

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