At the end of my tether: I have been having... - Migraine Support

Migraine Support

3,547 members487 posts

At the end of my tether

Frustated profile image
10 Replies

I have been having migraines for 25 yrs, in a variety of forms, but 6 months ago they completely changed and I am in almost constant pain. I do have pain free days, but they don't last long, if I don't have a migraine, I have a headache. I know all about headaches from too many pain killers, so if my migraine doesn't go with 2 days of pain killers I don't take any for another 2-3 days. I am now limited to paracetamol, tramadol (neither of which work) or a triptan, I am trying my 3rd different one this year.

I have seen a neurologist who suggested a long list of preventative meds, nothing has worked so far. I am on HRT, clonidine, high dose magnesium and multi vitamins to see if that will help.

I am just coming out. from a 9 day run of migraine. I really don't know how much more I can take.

Any one any other ideas/suggestions ????

Written by
Frustated profile image
Frustated
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
10 Replies
Cally01 profile image
Cally01

How long have you been taking HRT? Is that a tablet form you take? Not familiar with it 😕 sent you a pm 😆

dina7 profile image
dina7

Have you ever had Epstein-Barr virus (glandular fever) or shingles? I'm reading Medical Medium, very interesting!

Frustated profile image
Frustated in reply to dina7

Yes to both, glandular fever as a teenager, shingles when I was 28. Why?

dina7 profile image
dina7 in reply to Frustated

Have a look at Medical Medium - I don't know how much is on-line but when I opened the book it has every illness I've ever had in there ... and apparently they're mostly caused by EBV (which never goes away) though migraines can also be caused by shingles. I'm trying to psych myself up to do the 28 day cleanse ...

Countrysidegirl profile image
Countrysidegirl in reply to dina7

That's interesting- iv had both these aswell! Going to look for this medical medium- anything is worth a try

Frustated profile image
Frustated

will have a look, thanks

Countrysidegirl profile image
Countrysidegirl

Hi

My neurologist suggested dissolvable aspirin for the pain and it works (my only problem is that I have a constant migraine for weeks so can't take that much medication) I save taking mine for when I really need it like to do a food shop haha

Frustated profile image
Frustated in reply to Countrysidegirl

Thanks, but have tried that too! I have has constant headaches plus 2-4 migraines per week since I posted this 2 months ago, but have just has 3 relatively pain free days, than wham! last night got headache that went on all night and is still with me now. Had asprin this morning, but no effect so far!

Countrysidegirl profile image
Countrysidegirl in reply to Frustated

I'm sorry to hear that, I find it just takes the edge off to get me out the house and back.

I find it is helpful to have an Epsom salt bath for extra side effects of a migraine (I always get super tense in my shouldes as a hunch due to the pain which can then lead to tension headaches if I'm not careful)

Make sure you get plenty of rest and I hope you have a migraine free day soon x

dina7 profile image
dina7

I did the Medical Medium cleanse - only managed 23 of the 28 days, I felt much better towards the end of the second week but then started feeling not so good, probably because of the lack of protein. But I had no migraines and so much more energy. Then I went on holiday ... just back, and will get back onto as much of that diet as I can as the headaches are back, tho not as bad, with all the lovely food I've been eating!

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

HELP WITH REBOUND MIGRAINES AND COMING OFF TRIPTANS

I am at my wits end! I have been a migraine sufferer for over 40 years, I am 76 years old....

Cefaly review

Apologies for the sideways photo - but it will not load it the right way up! I have just purchased...

New headaches

Looking for some advise from those who suffer headaches. I’ve been experiencing a prolonged...

Signed off sick for another 5 weeks, now classed as 'disabled', Anyone else starting down the same road?

Went to see my manager today (fortunately it was a good day, just about pain free!)about returning...

Candesartan

I have suffered from migraine for many years but recently they are becoming more frequent, 2-3...