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Nebula on Migraine
Monday, September 21 2009
I've been on 150 mg of amitriptyline for a few years now and have had a lot of success with it. I tried weening myself down this summer and began getting headaches more frequently...
But I have really bad dry skin problems and constipation which I believe are from the medication. What are some similar medications in the same class of... Read more
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Nebula on Migraine
Monday, May 11 2009
I've managed to get my migraines under control but now I am struggling with sinus headaches. I live in the mountains and the weather can change every hour. Over the counters for sinus pressure don't do anything and neither does imitrex. Is there any way I can relieve the pressure?
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Nebula on Migraine
Sunday, March 29 2009
I have noticed blood in my stool for the past two days. This has never happened to me before so I am quite freaked out. I've been doing investigation online and I think that I can attribute my symptoms to a stomach ulcer.
The research I've found says that NSAID's can lead to ulcers. I used to take a lot of Imitrex and I still take... Read more
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Nebula on Migraine
Monday, March 02 2009
During the on set of a migraine I get the weirdest food cravings. I always want something sugary and sweet, or salami, or tons of bread. Actually I get really hungry for all of these things. I feel like most of them are cravings for migraine triggers - so that is weird!
Does this happen to anyone else?
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Nebula on Migraine
Sunday, January 04 2009
I really feel for everyone who comes to this site and share their frustrations about doctors and medications not working. I just want to share my recent experiences with anyone wondering about the alternatives to tradtional treatment.
I've been off of any medication for 3 months. No preventatives and no abortives. The past few months,... Read more