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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 304671"><p>Personally, Midrin never worked for me...even if I took it right away.</p><p>I was always envious of friends who had good results with- this 'cause it didn't seem to cause any side effects at all, etc.</p><p> </p><p>Also..never had any luck with- Beta Blockers...but I do think that is a little unusual.</p><p> </p><p>I have high blood pressure...and I got some minor relief with Atacand for both high blood pressure and headaches. A win/win combo if there ever was one!</p><p> </p><p>Also got some minor relief with Desipramine (like Elavil).</p><p> </p><p>The best help I've gotten was from Toapmax...but don't care for the side effects.</p><p> </p><p>I've had to juggle all three of these medications in small dosages...sort of trying to side step the side effects while trying to get the headaches/migraines under best control.</p><p> </p><p>Also...I watch my triggers, try to keep the stress at bay and take helpful vitamins.</p><p> </p><p>It's a real all out effort...but really worth it when a plan comes together. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>Yep, its the Triptans that seem to have the most power to stop the migraines.</p><p> </p><p>Imitrex is now generic...in fact, I do believe it would be very expensive to get brand Imitrex these days.</p><p> </p><p>I am amazed what good results can be had with just 50 mgs. of sumatriptan and naproxen. in my humble opinion, it is worth experimenting with. One can always add a few sips of coffee with that.</p><p> </p><p>There is a good book; something like Heal Your Headache: 123 Program by Dr. Bucholtz <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias&#37;3Daps&field-keywords=123+Headache" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=123+Headache</a></p><p>that is kinda popular. I don't agree with- literally everything in it, but the author talks about the "overflowing" barrel theory of headache triggers and how esp. when we are prone to headache, it is important to know our triggers.</p><p> </p><p>For example...I know for a FACT that a ripe banana with those little black specks on them will trigger a migraine for me FAST!</p><p> </p><p>If I'm under a lot of stress...I really can't have chocolate. But if I'm in a good place emotionally, I'm pretty much okay with chocolate.</p><p> </p><p>Yep....we are all different. Personally, I think it requires medication (probably the smaller the dosage(s) the better), vitamins, stress relief, good health habits....a multitude of factors to get things in a better place.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 304671"] Personally, Midrin never worked for me...even if I took it right away. I was always envious of friends who had good results with- this 'cause it didn't seem to cause any side effects at all, etc. Also..never had any luck with- Beta Blockers...but I do think that is a little unusual. I have high blood pressure...and I got some minor relief with Atacand for both high blood pressure and headaches. A win/win combo if there ever was one! Also got some minor relief with Desipramine (like Elavil). The best help I've gotten was from Toapmax...but don't care for the side effects. I've had to juggle all three of these medications in small dosages...sort of trying to side step the side effects while trying to get the headaches/migraines under best control. Also...I watch my triggers, try to keep the stress at bay and take helpful vitamins. It's a real all out effort...but really worth it when a plan comes together. :happy: Yep, its the Triptans that seem to have the most power to stop the migraines. Imitrex is now generic...in fact, I do believe it would be very expensive to get brand Imitrex these days. I am amazed what good results can be had with just 50 mgs. of sumatriptan and naproxen. in my humble opinion, it is worth experimenting with. One can always add a few sips of coffee with that. There is a good book; something like Heal Your Headache: 123 Program by Dr. Bucholtz [URL="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=123+Headache"]http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=123+Headache[/URL] that is kinda popular. I don't agree with- literally everything in it, but the author talks about the "overflowing" barrel theory of headache triggers and how esp. when we are prone to headache, it is important to know our triggers. For example...I know for a FACT that a ripe banana with those little black specks on them will trigger a migraine for me FAST! If I'm under a lot of stress...I really can't have chocolate. But if I'm in a good place emotionally, I'm pretty much okay with chocolate. Yep....we are all different. Personally, I think it requires medication (probably the smaller the dosage(s) the better), vitamins, stress relief, good health habits....a multitude of factors to get things in a better place. [/QUOTE]
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