im ready to give up! - Headaches & Migraines Message Board

jentastic613 · 04-09-2008, 09:34 PM

So for the past year I have had pressure headaches, floor dropping dizziness, nausea, and I’m always tired. In January I was given meclizne and it only helped with the nausea. Doctors have no answers for me. I’m only 19 and its really starting to get hard to concentrate at school and work because of all of this. I need answers. I’m almost ready to just give up. After seeing doctor after doctor and still havening no answer I almost feel like I’m going crazy. anyone else in the same boat as me?

capvic11 · 04-10-2008, 11:44 AM

Dont give up.....you might have migraines and not know it. I just posted a reply to peacesoul.....please read it.

pamg6 · 04-10-2008, 12:39 PM

Hi Jen,

I am wondering if you might have Migraine syndrome or Migraine associated Vertigo (MAV). I had the same issues and after about 2 years of going from doc to doc and have test after test and MRI's run, Came to the conclusion that I have MAV. I am now on a Migraine Preventative and on the road to recovery. Just something to think about . Maybe you could get the book "Heal Your Headache" By Dr. David Buchholz

Good Luck,

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capvic11 · 04-10-2008, 09:21 PM

Pam, are you on antidepressants? I am curious because the specialist that just diagnosed me with migraines suggested Paxil.

pamg6 · 04-11-2008, 07:40 AM

Yes, to my understanding, the MAV has something to do with our seratonin. My doc put me on 25mg of Nortriptalyne and I have since gone up to 75mg. This one doesn't make more seratonin, but does something with what you already have. I have often wondered about needing to increase my seratonin levels with a SSRI (paxil etc) because although I am MUCH better, still not there yet. I see my doc today and was going to ask him about adding in Paxil. I'll let you know what he says. he may just increase what I am already on. I think the cieling for this med is 100-200 mg a day? Anyway let me know how the paxil works for you.

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