Migraine - All People Who Are Taking "topomax"

Lynne

Adapting to NEW medication regimen, and getting more days back!

posted 09/18/2009, comment (1)

"30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know."

Each year, National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week is observed to educate the public and raise awareness about invisible illnesses. One of the blogging activities this year is a "meme," 30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know. So, here's my meme... 1. The illness I live with is: Migraine disease (mainly. I have others as... Read more Chevron

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chloegirl65

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posted 11/23/2008, comment (1)

answering a post I recieved

I recieved an answer about my type of headaches from Nancy Bonk....I would like to know if you or someone you know suffers from these as well?I am getting scared because my Neurologist says they are serious and I don't know what to expect!I also was prescribed that Topamax....I'm also afraid to try it because of the side effects he told me about!I... Read more Chevron

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SueLynn

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Have had migraines since '95

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posted 11/14/2008, comments (2)

Had to stop medication - bad reaction

I'm still not doing well. The medication my neurologist put me on was working until two days ago then I started to experience bad side effects. Because of that I was removed from that drug immediately and have been back to experiencing debilitating migraines since. For now until we find something that will not have any side effects on my... Read more Chevron

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liseylis67

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I am 41 and married.

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posted 08/01/2008, comments (5)

Words of Encouragement Needed

I started having really bad migraines/headaches about three years ago. My family doctor tried several different medications before referring me to a local neurologist. He put me on Topomax and Axert. The Topomax helped cut down my headaches (and the pain) for a couple of months. When it started to not make a... Read more Chevron

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Boxer

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posted 06/12/2008, comments (3)

Medication Assistance

Every year I put the max allowance into my FSA account of my insurance plan to help cover the cost of my medication. Every year I run out in June. Cigna (my insurance provider) seems to think that I should be able to just swap all my medications for generics so this doesn't happen. I guess they don't realize that many migraine meds are... Read more Chevron

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