suggestions?

[Anxietystinks]

After the migraines started two years ago it wasnt long until the anxiety and panic attacks started. MRI scans found only fluid and lesions. Different medications were given that didnt lessen the pain much. I'm currently on amitriptyline which has helped most of all. The worst part all this is the lack of understanding or any sympathy by others. Not having a strong support system definately hinders change. Neurologists dont really have many answers. Any sughestions?

[ananxiousgirl]

Having a support system is definitely important and I'm sorry you are struggling with this. Perhaps trying to find a community like this one online or finding a peer support group in your area could be helpful. My anxiety recently started acting up and those are things I'm considering.

You obviously could look for a therapist as well. I try to look at others with compassion even if they don't quite understand what's going on with me. I try to understand that it may look odd to people who haven't experienced these problems. I've practiced loving-kindness meditation which has helped me express this compassion towards myself and others.

[BlueBelle06]

I’ve suffered with migraines for 12 years. They’re a terrible thing to have and cause so much disability. I agree many don’t understand.

. I’ve been on all the medications, seen neuro etc. But, i started the new injection last month and i was headache free (none!) until a couple of days ago. I do another injection in a couple of days. I can give it to myself. Let me know if you want to know more about that medication- i have never gone more than 4 days without a headache and I went 3 weeks! It’s like a miracle

[Movielover28 in reply to BlueBelle06]

what is the name of the medication you inject? My best friend suffers from migraines and anxiety and now depression and I'd love to suggest it to her.

[BlueBelle06 in reply to Movielover28]

It’s called Aimovig

[BlueBelle06]

What were the fluid and lesions on your MRI?

[Anxietystinks in reply to BlueBelle06]

After 3 MRIs and cat scan they were never able to find a cause for the leisions and fluids. They said normally this sort of thing is seen after someone has had a car accident . I didnt have an acciendent. It left the doctors confused.

[NCAQuilter]

I've struggled with migraines for over 50 years, and just recently found relief. It's cannabis salve and magnesium spray. When I get the aura, I spray the magnesium on my hand, and rub it on my forehead and back of my neck. That usually works. The aura fades and there is no pain. I may have to repeat if the aura comes back again. If the pain comes and can't be erased in a few minutes with the spray, I rub the salve on the same places. So far, 6 months, I haven't had a full-blown migraine! My daughter has a very painful nerve degenerative disease, and uses these two to help control her pain. She passed them on to me to try, and they worked so well for me, I suggested my husband try them. It took some talking, he's stubborn, but he tried them with good results. Maybe they'll work for you, too. I get the spray on Amazon, and the salve at a local dispensary. The salve may be illegal in your area, but do try the spray.

I hope you can find relief soon. Unless someone has had a migraine, they don't understand all the many symptoms that go with them.

[Anxietystinks in reply to NCAQuilter]

I appreciate the advice and hearing from someone who understands.

[NCAQuilter in reply to Anxietystinks]

A note. I started a migraine this morning, and was in pain, as it started while I was asleep. I applied the salve, and within 10 minutes I could function. Within 20 minutes, the pain was gone! And that was the first migraine in 4 months!