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what to do with a migraine when most medications do not work

mickeydani
09/21/08
mickeydani
Topics:medications

I am even on migraine prevention medication and still once a month will wake up at 2am with a throbbing migraine. I in the past few years have onset migraines atleast one a week. Most medications do not work

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mickeydani,

 

Don't lose hope! There are now over 100 medications that can be used for Migraine prevention. For a list of them, see Migraine preventive medications -- too many options to give up!

 

One Migraine a week is definitely too many. There's growing evidence that Migraine is a progressive brain disease, and we need to try to prevent them. Take a look at Yes, Migraines Can Cause Brain Damage.

 

If your doctor is out of ideas and unable to help you, consider seeing a Migraine specialist. Take a look at Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's so Different? Then, if you need help finding a specialist, see our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Speciaists.

 

Hope this helps!
Teri

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