Information and opinions on health from LauraJCopley at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/52078/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/52078/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/52078/index http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/21066/triptans-ssris Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:17:00 -0500 LauraJCopley Hello, I picked up my prescription today and the pharmacist asked if my doctor knows that I am taking imitrex along with Lexapro.  She says they interact.  My doctor does know because she prescribed it.  Is there any harm in taking an antidepressant and triptans??  I assume that I am not the only one taking them.Any thoughts would be appreciated. http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/21066/triptans-ssris http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/20355/finally Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:40:00 -0500 LauraJCopley I finally saw a specialist yesterday and she recommends Nadolol (Beta-Blocker) and Limitrol (anti-depressant & anti-anxiety combo) at night and Lexapro (anti-depressant) in morning.  I am not big on pills, so the two at night seem fine, but has anyone heard of taking two types of anti-depressants.  I feel like I live a happy normal life besides having migraines about once a week.  Any input would be greatly appreciated. ... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/20355/finally http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/19068/time-topamax Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:33:00 -0500 LauraJCopley I keep saying to myself:   I will see what happens next month.  Each month goes by and I still suffer from these migraines.  Abortives work great and give relief fast but do I want to keep taking them so often??  My question is:  Is topamax that bad ( I mean the side effects)??  Will I be able to continue going to the gym or will I be too tired for anything.  I know everyone is different but on average how... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/19068/time-topamax http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/19035/sinus-migraine Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:31:00 -0500 LauraJCopley Everyone in my Family is getting over a cold.  Now I have the symptoms (well at least a sore throat).  I have pain on my left side like a migraine but it seems like it's sinus and congestion related.  Don't know if I should treat it with Imitrex or decongestant.  I have to be careful because cold medicine sometimes makes head pain worse if it's truly a migraine.  Any tips would be appreciated.Laura  http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/19035/sinus-migraine http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/18881/husband-doesnt Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:15:00 -0500 LauraJCopley Hi, my husband thinks I am crazy and my migraines are brought on by my own compulsive thinking.  I understand stress is a trigger, however my head pain is triggered by alot of other things.  Is there anything on this site for him to read to help him understand.  Maybe then I could get a little sympathy from him.  http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/18881/husband-doesnt http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/17688/please-help Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:10:00 -0500 LauraJCopley Hello, I woke this morning with a migraine and my period.  I had a sample of Frova and it did not work at all, so I took imitrex after a while.  It went away partially, now back totally.  I've taken vicodin but seems to make it worse.  Should I dare take another imitrex??  I've done that one other time.  Please Help. http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/17688/please-help http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/17413/bad-stomach Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:51:00 -0500 LauraJCopley Has anyone ruined their stomach with NAIDs??  Before I knew my headaches were migraines I ate aspirn like candy, now my stomach is like one big ulcer.  I cannot take any NAIDs and I know they would help along with Imitrex.  I guess I just need to let things heal.  Thanks.Laura  PS  Has anyone used amerge??  My migraines always last longer than 10 hours.  I am thinking about switching over or at least... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/17413/bad-stomach http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/17384/imitrex Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:17:00 -0500 LauraJCopley How much is too much in a month before really needing preventative??  http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/17384/imitrex http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/17383/amerge Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:13:00 -0500 LauraJCopley Hello, new here.  I have been taking Imitrex 100 mg for a year now and my migraines last longer than a day,  so I take multiple doses,  never more than 2 in 24 hours.  I've read Amerge is longer acting.  How effective is it, though?? http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/52078/17383/amerge