had a TIA (mini stroke) and while I was coming out of that event I could feel a headache that felt like a elephant was standing on my head.  To this day, it has been over 5 years, the headache has never left.  I have tried all kinds of medication TOPAMAX being the worst!, and non conventional medicine.  I have been unable to get any relief.  The headache is never below a 4 on the headache scale when I wake in the morning and inceases as the day goes on.  On my worst days I have a 10.5 and am totally knocked off my feet by the time it hits a 8.  I had to retire...retirement allows me flexibilty as far as my day goes (I can lay down at any time) but my living is so limited and there is not room for being spontaneous. Help!  Is there anything out there that can help.  Has anyone else been going throug this and was able to get relief without being turned into a mummy on the medicaiton?????