looking for some advice - Headaches & Migraines Message Board

sillygirl29 · 04-11-2005, 08:46 PM

I was hoping to get some advice. I have had migraines for the past 20 years or so. I was just in the ER due to one a few weeks ago after I was sick and unable to keep anything down for about 3 days. Got so dehydrated they had a hard time getting an IV started. I was just recently given Imitrex to help with the headaches. I am also taking Neurontin for an unrelated condition, which seems to have reduced the number I was having.

My question is in regards to my mother. She too also suffers from migraines, but has never been to a doctor for them. She had gotten a sample of Maxalt, which knocked it out in about 20 - 30 minutes. The problem is, she has recently been laid-off from her job and can't afford the insurance premiums. She does not have a rx for any meds and can't really afford to go to the doctor's office without the insurance. Any suggestions or advice would be great.

glowstar914 · 04-12-2005, 10:53 PM

I have had migraines since i was 3yrs old. Now being almost 24, i still have them at least 3-4 times a week. I've found that Advil migraine works the best, i've taken imtrex, axcert, and i've found that advil migraine works better than both of them. My doctor also told me that eatting a lot of food products that have a lot of enzymes such as cheese, yogurt,etc. will cause migraines. if either of you eat a lot of cheese or such, cut back and see if that helps any.

Drewtn · 04-13-2005, 08:00 AM

Will the local health department help her?? Don't know if it depends on what state you are in but if you don't have health insurance I thought they would give you medical care. Good luck!