I have had epilepsy my whole life. . .i get migraines at work and have had them for quite sometime now. . .i would like to no the safest most eficeint way to keep these migraines away. I already take medication for my seizures. . .i would like to not have to deal with anymore of that. THe doctors cannot seem to figure out why I have migraines. Any advice as to what i could do would most appreciated. . .
I have health insurance but it doesn't cover a whole lot. . .i also don't have enough money to make a difference in my lifestyle and i live alone and pay my own bills. This has been an issue for at least 5 years. help please.
2006-11-14 08:11:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
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2006-11-14 17:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Traci, I've had migraines since I was about 10 also. I'm now 30. I've found that preventive meds help me. I am currently taking a beta-blocker which is used for people with high blood pressure but it also helps in the prevention of migraines. It's generic name is called Propanolol Er, the name brand is Inderal LA. I've looked it up and it says the therapeutic dose (or the how much it usually takes for it to help or work) is over 200mg. I take 160mg and it seems to work so you'll have to see what dosage works for you. Also, you say you have epilepsy. Do you take anything for it? Because there is also a seizure med that is used to treat migraines also. I can't remember the name of it but your doctor should know if you ask him/her. Finally, I take Imitrex for when I am suffering a migraine attack. It seems to work pretty well most of the time. I take the injections though because the pills take to long to digest and get through my system and I end up throwing up. If you don't want to take an injection though they do also have a nasal spray that works pretty fast. I hope this has been of some help to you and hope you can find something that works! Trust me, I know how you feel.
2016-03-19 08:04:03 · answer #2 · answered by Michele 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of things trigger migraines (hormones, bright lights, loud noises, certain foods or drinks) so it's really hard to say what you should do to avoid them at work. Do you sit in front of a computer all day under fluorescent lights? That might be a part of it.
There are anti-migraine medications, but if you're already taking anti-seizure meds, that's something only your doctor can advise you on.
Good luck from a fellow migraine sufferer.
2006-11-14 08:28:43 · answer #3 · answered by Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My migranes were never to that extent but I do have a proceduree that works for me. At the inception of the migrane, sit down & relax as best you can. Let your head tip back and with your index finger squeeze as hard as you can on the webbing between your thumb & index finger of your other hand & imagine the pain floeing out of your head. You must squeeze very hard. Try it, you'll be amazed
2006-11-14 08:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by james c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try marijuana...and you can get medicinal herb in many areas...look online...or grow your own...it is cheaper than most meds and is natural.
2006-11-14 08:15:27 · answer #5 · answered by sultryskies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋