is this forever? - Headaches & Migraines Message Board

Laney00 · 08-16-2003, 01:38 AM

I have had headaches for about 5 or 6 years - pretty regularly. These are all the things I have tried or gone through: 2 chiropractors, physical therapy (craniosacral therapy), physiatry, neurologist, 2 root canals (hoping it would help), CT scan & MRI (showing nothing), Pamelor, , prednisone, ultram, vicodin, switching to lower estrogen birth control, massage, a new bed, allergy med.
I think that covers it all...
I am now taking verapamil and using zomig or amerge for bad days. I also am trying biofeedback now, but I feel like my attitude is poor and that nothing will help. I have really felt like I just need to accept this as part of my life!
Is anyone else feeling this way?

Mz Migraine · 08-16-2003, 08:10 PM

There is no "cure" for migraines. However, you should be finding some type of "relief" from them. If you are not, then maybe you should seek a 2nd opinion from another Neurologist.

You need to be on a good migraine management program. Keeping a headache calander, noting the foods that triggers your headaches, weather, lighting, etc.
If there is a Headache Clinic in your neighborhood, suggest you set up an appt.

TIP: Vit B-2 400mg/daily seems to help along w/prescribed meds.

[This message has been edited by Mz Migraine (edited 08-16-2003).]

Laney00 · 08-17-2003, 03:48 PM

You are right about maybe finding a different neurologist, I feel like she just wants to give me meds and send me on my way, but that's why I talked to my general doctor and we are trying biofeedback, then the next step is the headache clinic. I am not convinced they are migraines exactly but who knows.
I do keep a calender of the headaches, and have tried the food diary and found no obvious triggers. I recently have started journaling daily which is supposed to be therapeutic to get out thoughts and emotions without having to pour everything out to a person. We'll see how that goes.
Thanks for the advice, I do actually expect that eventually something will work, but I just have some days where it is depressing and frustrating.
By the way, is it vitB-2 or 12? I just bought some B12 b/c I thought that was the one suggested in another post.

Laney00 · 08-17-2003, 05:37 PM

MZ Migraine- I just found that older posting with the suggestions on VitB complex and your suggestion for B2. Do you think the B2 is better to try than the B complex?

Mz Migraine · 08-18-2003, 12:50 AM

I would try the B2 first @ 100mg. Take 4 capsuls (400mgs) daily. You will have the yellowist **** in town.

Not to worry though. Your doc will confirm.
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My fam phy referred me to a Neuro. Took me 6 months to realize that I was really not satisfied. Was not cooperating w/Social Security Disability (I am trying to get benefits). So I checked the yellow pages & scoured the internet & discovered a Headache Clinic a mile from my house! Took 3 months to set up an appointment. The initial exam took 2 hours! The Neurologist there told me I was NOT getting good treatment (migraine management) previously.
I now see my NEW Neurologist every 6 weeks whereas the old Neurologist it was every 4 months.
I am on a new management program w/new prescriptions that are WORKING......... meaning I am finding "relief" for the first time in the 1 1/2 yrs since this mess started.
I have NO insurance, so I pay for my office visits in cash. Because I do this, the Neurologist GIVES me a 3 month supply of sample prescriptions even though she knows I have a discount prescription plan.

Guess who is now glad they got that 2nd opinion.