Worth a referral to neurologist?

[blinc]

Hi all, not having a great time with migraines (8 - 12 per month), cannot imagine living without Triptans. Try to live cleanly, mainly plant-based diet, exercise etc. Would those of you who have asked for a referral to a neurologist say this is a helpful move?

[Hidden]

Hi

So sorry you are feeling so rotten. My husband was referred to neurology, they were great. They did suggest certain things. Anyway, he had an MRI and everything came back fine, thank goodness. I think it could have been stress related cos I have a multitude of conditions. He is fantastic, now. I will say being referred was the best thing to do. I really hope you feel better soon. Please let me know how you get on. Take care Lynne

[blinc in reply to Hidden]

Hi Lynne, thanks so much for that...I will try! Wishing you & your husband good health

[Hidden in reply to blinc]

Thank you so much. Take care Lynne

[Chleo11]

Hello. You definitely need help. Get your GP to refer you to a specialist. As far as I understand about migraines (and that is what happens to a lot of migraineurs), the more you have migraines, the more migraines you will get. Somehow the nerves become more and more sensitive to pain. Triptan is a bit of a funny thing too. Wish you good luck.

[blinc in reply to Chleo11]

Thank you for your advice... I have a medication review due, so will request this 👍

[headachequeen]

Where do you live? I took 18 triptan a month until Aimovig injections. Now I take about 2 (menstrual only). I'm in the US though, where it is available. Pricey but worth it. Life changing for me. But as to your question, it's always worth trying to find that right doctor.

[blinc in reply to headachequeen]

I'm in UK... I'm going to ask for a referral, thank you 😀

[Joolstom]

Hi,

I've had migraine headaches since the age of 2 and it's only after a Hemiplegic attack in February (40) years later that I've finally managed to see a neurologist (last Wed). I've had to fight to see someone and it's still very early stages but at least I'm now in the system. Any changes to your migraines including the frequency or symptoms I would recommend that you ask for referral. No one should have to suffer for the many days a month that you are, over the course of a year that's months of living that you are losing. If your GP won't refer you see if you are able to self refer in your area. Hope you receive some help xx

[blinc in reply to Joolstom]

Thank you so much, I'm going to request a referral x😘

[Onthemove1971]

What is working right now for me is peppermint ( tea, candy, roll on) and ice. I have started these as soon as I feel the pain. I also started Feverfew 3x a day and magnesium glycinate ( a little harder to find) but changing to this type has really made a difference. It has been a little over 2 months and now I don't have pain everyday.

Good luck!

[blinc in reply to Onthemove1971]

Thanks so much... I'll look into adding these to my arsenal 👍