2006-07-30 13:40:31 · 12 answers · asked by startingriots 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
If you suffer from chronic migraines, it might be beneficial for you to see a chiropractor.
Contrary to popular belief, chiropractic deals with more than just "neck and back pain." Chiropractic is founded in the belief that the Central Nervous System (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) controls EVERY bodily function. A misalignment of the vertebrae (what chiropractic calls a subluxation) can pinch the nerves running out between them, causing pain, numbness/tingling, or any type of general malfunction in that nerve's corresponding body part. Our nervous system is really complex and interconnected, so it's important to make sure the nerves exiting out of the spine aren't being pinched or damaged.
I'm not saying that this will be a definite solution to your problem, but it might be something to consider. I used to work in a chiropractic office and saw how it helped many people with chronic migraine headaches and sinus headaches. Chiropractic is a safe, non-invasive healthcare option that doesn't rely on drugs that may have potentially unwanted side effects.
If you do decide to see a chiropractor, it would be in your best interest to ask family and friends for recommendations, visit a few offices and pick the doctor that you are most comfortable with. No matter what you decide to do, I sincerely hope that things improve for you.
2006-07-30 13:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by Andrea 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have suffered from them since the age of 13. I have tried all types of medication. Right now I am on an antidepressant, but not for my migraines. I use Imitrex for them. I was on a daily medication for years, but they are not as common now that I am on a hormone replacement.
One strange note from my doctor's visit last week. I asked him for a refill on the Imitrex because I had been getting more migraine that usual. It coincided with a very stressful two months in my life. My doctor felt the new stress had caused my migraines to increase in occurrence.
Maybe that is why your doctor prescribed an antidepressant. There may be a link between stress and the occurrence of migraines.
2006-07-30 20:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer from migraines too and no i wasn't prescribed an anti depressant. I have taken anti depressants before and they never did anything to help my migraines. I did however have luck with imetrex. Some people can't tolerate the side effects of some migraine medications but I found that the side effects were not too bad, nothing that uncomfortable. That and toradol, a very high potency anti inflammatory works well for me too.
2006-07-30 20:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by mia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had migraines since I was 9 years old - I was finally put on Topamax a year a go and it has absolutely been the best medication I've ever been on - I haven't had a migraine since I started it. It's actually a seizure medication, it does have some side effects that can be a little hard to adapt too, but it has been more than worth it!!
2006-07-30 20:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by dph_40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do have migraines on occasion and the doctor prescribed a medication for me....but I've never heard of an anti-depressant being prescribed for migraines.
2006-07-30 20:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have suffered from migraines for years...due to sinus and regular migraines. My doctor prescribed me a barbiturate (which is a type of anti-depressant) that prevents my migraines from happening.
2006-07-30 20:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by StayAtHome MOM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That does sound strange! My dad has migraines, and while he has been prescribed a few medications, the only one that has ever worked was a blood-pressure medicine. Though, different anti-depressants do different things; which one were you given?
2006-07-30 20:47:20 · answer #7 · answered by Japandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My neurologist started me off on a low dose of a seizure medication (topamax) until he found out I was really having seizures then he upped that - he also prescribed oxycontin but I requested some a little weaker so I got tylenol with codeine and flexeril
I've also found that the migraine strength of head on (that headache stuff you put directly on your forehead) really works also
2006-07-30 20:44:53 · answer #8 · answered by Angelina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I"m not sure what good that would do? Has your Dr. prescribed any other medications?Maybe you should see a specialist. How long have you had migraines? I have had mine for 4 yrs.
2006-07-30 20:48:24 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I was on the antidepressant first, then I was diagnosed with migraines.
2006-07-30 20:44:47 · answer #10 · answered by Jessica H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋