Information and opinions on health from Angie 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/54498/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/54498/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/54498/index http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/54498/17674/topa-relpax Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:37:00 -0500 Angie I went to the follow up with my neuro today and told him about all the wacky stuff with Topa and how I don't like it, so he tol dme to stop taking it, and suggested this triptan, Relpax, 40 mg. But I was just reading how expensive triptans are so now I'm upset since I'm broke and can't afford another expensive medication!! Anyway, I did convince him to send me for an MRI (I'm an adoptee so I don't really know my birth... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/54498/17674/topa-relpax http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/54498/17310/topa-loopy Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:56:00 -0500 Angie Wow!!! Yesterday I had such a crying spell I cannot even begin to tell you about it! I cried for about 2 hours, off and on! Fighting with my boyfriend, etc...I don't like it at all! I know I read about this from others. but combined with my impending period, I don't think I want to deal with this side effect AT ALL!!! I follow up with the neuro next week - on the 11th. Does anyone have any advice??? http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/54498/17310/topa-loopy http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/54498/17067/day-today Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:33:00 -0500 Angie I hate the Topamax. It makes my stomach hurt... My right leg has also been hurting for some reason. I'm worried about kidney stones and glaucoma. I feel as though I am much too young for this stress. But, on the other hand, I acquired a couple of Percocets  last night so my headache is gone! FINALLY!  I knew they would do the trick!!! My neck still hurts so I have to find time to get the Xray done that the Neuro wants me to... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/54498/17067/day-today http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/54498/16978/starting Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:10:00 -0500 Angie I'm finally trying to get treatment for my migraines/headaches again, after having them off and on for about 8 years. This time they've been here for about 8 months, off and on. The one I'm having Today, has been here 3 weeks as of TODAY. yes... I went to a neurologist today and he put me on Topamax. I'm not really happy about waiting 3-4 months to see if it works. I've tried Imitrex, Amitryplene (or however you spell that),... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/54498/16978/starting