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I started getting migraines shortly after the birth of my son who is now 21 years old. I have been diagnosed with menstrual migraines and use the triptans (Amerge, Frova, Imitrex, Relpax) to treat them. Amerge for some reason works best for me.
I also get migraines with major weather changes or stress. I have tried many preventives (nortriptyline, amitriptyline, gapabentin, Topamax, Neurontin) with no elimination of the migraines.
Since my son was born I have been on...
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