Migraine - All People Who Are Taking "Topamax"

Sarah

posted 11/02/2009, comments (3)

A migraine a day....

Hi, I am new here and am was diagnosed with chronic daily migraine about a year or so ago...my migraines seem to be triggered mostly by changes in the weather (pressure) and I'm not sure what else. I'm on Topamax and Relpax and that's about it right now. Thankfully I have an appointment with a neurologist in late January that... Read more Chevron

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Megan Oltman

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posted 10/31/2009, comments (0)

Withholding Migraine Treatment: Cruel and Unusual

Part of the Bill of Rights, the 8th Amendment to the United States Constitution, guarantees that prisoners shall not be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment. This clause prohibits torture and has been widely cited in support of abolishing the death penalty. It also forbids the withholding of medical treatment from prisoners in need of... Read more Chevron

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tliacrain

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diagnosed since age 18, got really bad 2005, daily since 2006.

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posted 10/23/2009, comments (6)

i found relief after 25 yrs of migraines, the last 3 yrs were daily migraines !

I have been a reader of this site for over six years , but never posted anything because I felt to ill or had nothing but more stories of misery to add. I am an Rn , 25 yrs, had access to the "A" team of dr.'s did everything from acupuncture, chiropractors,( 9 years of various ones, and treatments), all the differnent preventative medications and... Read more Chevron

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Trudi

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Married mother of twin girls.

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posted 10/03/2009, comments (5)

Basal migraine

I have just been diagnosed with Basal migraine. I have been dealing with migraines since 2005. The current (and second) neurologist I am seeing (since 2007) put me on Topamax and has pretty much been at a loss with me. His loss stems from the fact that my migraine has no triggers. My migraines have been less frequent on Topamax... Read more Chevron

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Dutchess

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Had 6 kids,5 grands, single parent

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posted 09/30/2009, comments (2)

A Mother's Medicine

When I was little and very sick. I cried so much about how I don't feel good. Now that I am older with grown children. Those of you out there if your soul just doesn't feel good. Try just going old school. It's the best medicine for you. Check this out... my parents has such different personallities until you love them both... Read more Chevron

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