Migraine

Hi Everyone,

I posted a reply to MJ in another thread. If you all don't mind I am going to C & P

A little history on me: I am 23, medically retired from the USAF at 22 due to Chronic Severe Migraines. I woke up with the worst headache of my life in 2005 and had no idea what it was. A few hours into it I was throwing up and finally passed out and ended up in the ER. My husband (then boyfriend) called my Dr, got the approval and rushed me to the ER. I have been having these things since.

I was diagnosed in 2006 and have since been treated by military doctors and finally an awesome Neurologist. I have been put on 3 preventatives, Elavil, Propanolol, and Topamax. I have been prescribed Midrin, Maxalt, Zomig, Fiorinal, Migranal, Imitrex tabs and some other medications I can't recall at the moment.

My Drs now have me carry around an Imitrex Injector kit with me wherever I go and I always have at least 6 shots ready to go. I don't get any aura with my migraines I just get full blown pain and start barfing, so my husband has been trained to administer my shot. My family has a history of aneurisms and I am at an increased risk for them as well.

I really am thankful to have come across this board!

Blessings to all!

WELCOME!!!

and I'm glad you found us! I have only been on the board a couple of months, and I swear sometimes it is the only thing that keeps me sane!

Everyone here is wonderful, knowledgable and supportive. I'm sure you'll like it here....

Let me add my welcome to Kat's---

WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are so glad to have you join us. Several of the gurus will be along shortly to give you some wonderful links to information available on the site.

I personally feel it's the best site around, not only for the quality and accuracy of information that is here, but also for the forum members. Among them (us) pretty much anything you're facing, we've faced. And you can always turn to us anytime you're feeling low. We're especially good at keeping each other from drowning.

Looking forward to talking to you in future.

Tracie

Welcome to the forum!!!

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!!

Welcome again!

Welcome to the forum!

I like coming here to get good information. Also, it always a good place to come for support. Everyone is very friendly and has just the right thing to say.

Hello and welcome!

Only about 25% of Migraineurs have aura, so you're actually in the majority on that.

You said you keep six injections ready to go. You do realize that the max on Imitrex injections is supposed to be two in 24 hours?

How frequent are your Migraines these days?

Welcome again!

Welcome to the forum family FXTX84

I'm so happy you found us. You've come to a fantastic place for accurate information, support and understanding.

I used to use Imitrex injection too

Here's some information to help get you started:

Types of Headaches and Migraines

Learning about Migraines-Where to Start

If you have any questions, just ask! I look forward to seeing you around the forum.

Welcome again!

Thanks every one!!

Ms Teri. 6 on hand in case of an attack. I wouldn't dare take 6 in a 24 hour period. I'd have a whole mess of other problems then, plus my butt would really hurt!!

I usually am better by one injection, if not by two then it's ER time.

Quick question on the Statdose Pen though...has anyone noticed the spring wearing down? I have been using the same kit for about 3 years now and my husband says it gets harder and harder to inject. He has to increase the pressure each time. Sometimes it doesn't take and he has to try several times. I'm usually in too much pain to notice though.

Oh and Ms Teri, with my new dosage of Topamax as of 1 April my migraines went from about 3-4/week to ZERO in 17 days!! I feel so blessed!!

I look forward to speaking with you all!

Ms Laura,

Regarding the Imitrex injection...used to use it? Did you become immune or are you better?

I noticed your ticker so *sending migraine free vibes your way*

Thanks for the well wishes, I'm doing great today.

Imitrex injection had side effects for me so my doctor changed me to Zomig Nasal Spray for my "wake up" migraines and I just tried Axert last night for a "daytime" migraine and it worked great!

Ms Laura,

I'm glad you found something that works!

I entered my info in the Celebrate folder

You guys can party with us next week. Jonathan and I are celebrating 2 years on 21 April!

FXTX, let me give you a warm welcome! You heard some of my sob story, but I'll add that I'm 24, and have suffered from migraines (though not as awful as they are right now, thank goodness) since I was in my early teens. One of these days I will be a success story... just not there yet. Thanks again for your kind words on the other thread.

You are in the best possible place for information and support. That's why I'm here every day! There's no way I would be strong enough to make it through this migraine nastiness without the wonderful people here.

We are very happy to have you here, though sorry you have the need. Take a look around the site and let us know how we can help, ok? Welcome again.

Hi, FXTX, welcome to the forum. We're glad you found us. Here's some info on meds for you:

Imitrex Injection

TOPAMAX Oral

I look forward to seeing you around the forum.

Hi Fxtx,

I already saw you on some of the post, but wanted to say Welcome here !! I see you have great reading info from others....So for now I just want to say I am glad you you are here!!

Dar

Thank you, for the warm welcome ladies.

You are all so warm and caring, I feel so blessed!

I'm sorry I haven't replied.

I guess I better start a ticker. I went 1-18 April and then BOOM!

I just got out of the ER today...I'm sure you know the rest.

Doing better, the Dr gave me Diladid? It helped. I feel much better.

I had an incredible ER Dr and nursing staff.

Hugs and well wishes to all.

MJ, hope you're feeling better!