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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 371597" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>I've had severe migraines for more than 7 years. I also had morbid obesity and did a lifestyle change this last year and have lost over 130 lbs. I had been on Topamax BEFORE I lost weight and it did not help me loose weight so I give credit to the lifestyle change. However - I can say that it does curb your appetite to some degree. I am also on Welbutrin and the combination of the two medications really do help with appetite supressant. </p><p> </p><p>As far as getting it or not getting it? Night and Day. Without it? My head feels like it will literally split open. I can't function. I've tried every single migraine medicine there is, Imitrex nearly killed me and Frova put me in the hospital for three days. I did migraine diaries to find my triggers. My greatest pleasure (much to Witz chagrin) is overcast and rainy days on end. Sunshiney days after days give me the worst headaches. Like now? I'm in my fifth day (even medicated) of migraine - and nothing to do. Throw up, back my head in ice and go on. When I had meningitis a month ago - it was a little hard to tell because my migraines are so severe - wasn't sure what was migraine and what was the other. </p><p> </p><p>My biggest triggers FOR causing migraines are the weather, that time of the month hormone fluxes, consistant sunny days, (yeah I know whoda thunk - little miss sunshine but it has to do with the barometric pressure), and sensitivity issues ie: strong smells at certain times - noises, hard to say - I really don't have a food, but changes in light quickly without warning can trigger it. </p><p> </p><p>Topamax is supposed to be trying to help me with their patient assistant program since I got laid off. Fingers crossed. I can't take the generic - and I've been having to buy the generic out of pocket just to try to keep something in my head. it doesn't work =the one that did is out of canada - and has been baned from sales in the US. (GRRRRRREAT) So I have to take the brand. So since about April? I've had low to mid level migraines every day. I can't wait to see if they approve me. I was taking a ridiculous amount and they've cut me back to 500 a day. Morning and night. With it? I am that happiest little bird....and without it? I'm still happy but my head hurts so badly it's hard to keep happy. My brains feel like they're on fire. </p><p> </p><p>Guess that about sums it up - but if you want to loose weight? And since you're getting this? I'll be glad to tell you how I lost the weight I did - I was 298 lbs last year in size 22-24 and now I'm around 170 and in a 7-8...9-10....just tried on Aeropostle corduroys and they were 7-8 so must be doing something right. That was in september I started doing this way of life style change. It's not that hard either. Three simple rules. That's it - no exercising = just have to be dedicated. </p><p> </p><p>Hope you are feeling better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 371597, member: 4964"] I've had severe migraines for more than 7 years. I also had morbid obesity and did a lifestyle change this last year and have lost over 130 lbs. I had been on Topamax BEFORE I lost weight and it did not help me loose weight so I give credit to the lifestyle change. However - I can say that it does curb your appetite to some degree. I am also on Welbutrin and the combination of the two medications really do help with appetite supressant. As far as getting it or not getting it? Night and Day. Without it? My head feels like it will literally split open. I can't function. I've tried every single migraine medicine there is, Imitrex nearly killed me and Frova put me in the hospital for three days. I did migraine diaries to find my triggers. My greatest pleasure (much to Witz chagrin) is overcast and rainy days on end. Sunshiney days after days give me the worst headaches. Like now? I'm in my fifth day (even medicated) of migraine - and nothing to do. Throw up, back my head in ice and go on. When I had meningitis a month ago - it was a little hard to tell because my migraines are so severe - wasn't sure what was migraine and what was the other. My biggest triggers FOR causing migraines are the weather, that time of the month hormone fluxes, consistant sunny days, (yeah I know whoda thunk - little miss sunshine but it has to do with the barometric pressure), and sensitivity issues ie: strong smells at certain times - noises, hard to say - I really don't have a food, but changes in light quickly without warning can trigger it. Topamax is supposed to be trying to help me with their patient assistant program since I got laid off. Fingers crossed. I can't take the generic - and I've been having to buy the generic out of pocket just to try to keep something in my head. it doesn't work =the one that did is out of canada - and has been baned from sales in the US. (GRRRRRREAT) So I have to take the brand. So since about April? I've had low to mid level migraines every day. I can't wait to see if they approve me. I was taking a ridiculous amount and they've cut me back to 500 a day. Morning and night. With it? I am that happiest little bird....and without it? I'm still happy but my head hurts so badly it's hard to keep happy. My brains feel like they're on fire. Guess that about sums it up - but if you want to loose weight? And since you're getting this? I'll be glad to tell you how I lost the weight I did - I was 298 lbs last year in size 22-24 and now I'm around 170 and in a 7-8...9-10....just tried on Aeropostle corduroys and they were 7-8 so must be doing something right. That was in september I started doing this way of life style change. It's not that hard either. Three simple rules. That's it - no exercising = just have to be dedicated. Hope you are feeling better. [/QUOTE]
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