Migraine

My name is Alicia and I am 40+ woman living in North Carolina.

I've been having migraines for years & last night (4-23) had to be the worst one of the lot.

I've been trying numerous medications - some work but most don't. Last night, unfortunately, there wasn't any pain medication in the house.

Just thought I'd introduce myself.

Hi Alicia,

Welcome to the Forum. I'm sorry to hear you were in such pain last night. I hope you are doing better today.

Welcome Alicia--

Glad you found us, but sorry you needed to look for us since that means you're suffering from the migraine monster.

You'll find a wealth of information here that will help you become what is the most important thing you can be--an educated migraineur. Knowing as much about your disease as you can will help you to find the right doctor who can help you get control of your disease so you won't have so many nights like you just did.

One of the gurus will be along shortly to link you to a lot of information that you will find very helpful. If you don't have it already, you might want to consider ordering Teri Robert's book Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches. You can order it online right now for a special almost give away price.

Please feel free to keep posting. Know we're here for you, especially if you're feeling frustrated, upset, etc. This is the perfect place when you need to vent!

Tracie

Hi Alicia and welcome!

Sorry to hear you had such a bad time last night! You mentioned "pain medication", can you not take, or have you not tried triptans?

Here are a couple links that are a good place to start:

Migraines: where to start

and if you are not already on preventive medication, and you get 3 to 4 attacks a month, it is definatly something to consider:

Migraine preventives, too many options to give up!

Hope you are doing better today!

Keep us posted ok?

Welcome to the forum family Alicia

I'm so glad you found us! Do you see a migraine specialist? I started seeing one in January and he has helped me reduce the length and severity of my migraines.

If you aren't using one already, you should also keep a migraine diary to help track triggers, the effectiveness of medications you take and any patterns in your migraines.

You've found a great place to share, learn and just talk! Once again, a big welcome to you! I look forward to seeing you around the forum.

Hi, Alicia. If last night's migraine was the worst you've ever had, please contact your doctor and let him/her know about it.

Take a look at this article:

When to See a Doctor for a Migraine or Headache

And welcome to the forum!

Just wanted to add my welcome to the pile- from a fellow North Carolinian!

Alicia,

Hello and welcome!

I don't see much to add to what the others have said, but I did want to welcome you!

Alicia,
Welcome. I hope by now your current migraine is under control. The others have provided you with excellent information to start out with. Please let us know what other types of information we can help you locate.

Take care,
Cindy

Hi Alicia, welcome to the forum