Intractable Migraines and my doctor is not doing anything

09/13/08

JJustice

Topics:Doctors , Migraine Diagnosis , Migraine disease , Migraine Medication , Migraine Specialists , Migraine Treatment , Types Of Migraines And Headaches

I was told that I have intractable migranies in May of this year. In July my doctor told me that there is nothing else he can do and took me off all my medicine for migraines. I have a referral to a headache clinc, but that isn't until Jan. 2009. Currently I am on Zofan for nausa and nothing else. I've had a painful migraine now since the end on June. To the point that I pretty much can't do anything which is horrible for my kids. What else can I do? What are the chances of my daughters having migraines?

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

kja

That is just way to much suffering for anyone . Jan 2009 I bet he could do better than that. Maybe someone can help advocate for you to get you in sooner.

Best wishes. kja

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Monday, September 22, 2008

Shirley

My daughter's (14) migraines, still undiagnosed, turned chronic in May after a viral infection. I have an appointment with a specialist for her in February 2009. They can't get her in sooner and couldn't refer me to anyone else that specializes in migraine. Hang in there. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1999 as well as having migraines. I had a 6 year old and a 10 year old. I was also taking care of a mother with alzheimers. I understand not being able to do anything with my kids. It was very, very hard.

Shirley

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Friday, September 26, 2008

Nancy Bonk

Hi JJustice

"Intractable Migraine" isn't a diagnosis, rather Migraines that haven't responded to treatment. But being off all medications is not the answer either. If you look at your other question, I've given you some information that may be helpful.

Good luck

Nancy