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Kitchener, ON
May 22, 2015
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Members shared a wide range of migraine medications they rely on, including triptans like Rizatriptan, Sumatriptan, Imitrex, Zomig, and Frova,... Read more

Members shared a wide range of migraine medications they rely on, including triptans like Rizatriptan, Sumatriptan, Imitrex, Zomig, and Frova, as well as alternatives like Fioricet, Tramadol, Excedrin Migraine, Topamax, and ondansetron for nausea. Several members described the challenges of insurance denials for effective treatments like Botox and preferred medications, while others found relief through Botox injections or dietary changes like going gluten-free. A recurring theme was the serious concern about stroke-like symptoms and the need to stop triptans due to increased stroke risk, with members encouraging each other to communicate openly with doctors and advocate for insurance coverage through medical requests.

A MyFibroTeam Member

many of the anti-migraine drugs cause vasoconstriction of the cerebral blood vessels , I ended up using topirimate, also called topamax. 150 for neuropathic pain and headaches and now experience very few of either with no weight gain.

May 26, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I used to take Periactin (children's antihistamine). Now that's I'm gluten free, the migraines are gone.

May 24, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have what my doctor calls TIA migraines. My whole right side goes tingly and numb. Triptans up your stroke risk that is why I need to stop taking them . @A MyFibroTeam Member

May 23, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take Imitrex tabs for my migraines. Helps a lot!!

May 26, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sumatriptan works for me... Hope you find something that suits you as migraines are so debilitating.

May 25, 2015

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