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Maven |
I made it three whole days without a migraine!! That's the first time since mid-October when they went bat-crazy. My head feels stable, not iffy like it's been for the past six weeks. Could be prodrome energy euphoria and be getting one right now, but still made it three whole days!!!
For those of you who tuned in late, I got kicked into a wicked episode of back to back beasties by some progesterone I had to take for a gyno problem. My mig spec put me on Frova 2.5mg twice a day as a preventive for 30 days. IT WORKED!!! He said it was to buy me time while my hormones settled down again. I say bless him!!! I saw him today and he said I can keep taking the Frova for the time being. He has about a dozen patients in his practice that do it. Count me in!!! It's like a miracle drug for me. (We're working on the insurance company approval -- per my doc, they don't care about off-label use for cheap meds, but they instantly disapprove anything expensive! Like an ER visit would be cheaper?????!!!!!) I also take Imitrex for breakthrough migraines and have been successful using it as a preventive too. Who knew??!! The doc says it has to do with marketing and FDA approval technical details. But since we can't find an anticonvulsant that I can tolerate, it's nice to know that triptans can be used as preventives too. (And thanks in advance for your concern but I DO NOT have MOH. The doc ruled that out when I first saw him two years ago. Just so you don't worry!) Hallelujah!!! Merry Christmas!!! Happy New Year!!! I'm so thrilled!!! (Can't you tell??!!  )LauraSue. (I'm 55, have had severe migraines for over 4 years due to menopause, plus I have fibromyalgia. I take Imitrex plus Anaprox as an abortive and am working with my migraine specialist to find a preventive. I keep a detailed migraine diary and have made significant lifestyle changes to reduce my risk of migraines.) |
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Forum Moderator Wizard  |
Woo-HOO! Truly a good thing I'm really happy for you! Great milestone!  Jamie Forum Moderator  |
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Sage |
That's terrific news LauraSue!! Three good days can make all the difference in the world...Here's hoping it lasts MANY more!!!
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Maven |
LauraSue,
Yea! I'm doing a happy dance for you! That is fabulous!  Kelly my blog: http://flywithhope.blogspot.com/ "Though perseverance does not come from our power, yet comes within our power." - St. Francis de Sales |
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Master |
I am SOOOOO Happy for you! That is a great milestone! Now, keep on stretching those days out!!
Sherry Sherry "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." ~ Plato c. 427-347B.C. |
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Grand Wizard |
Yay LauraSue! That is such great news!!
 -MJ my blog: http://rhymeswithmigraine.blogspot.com/ “HOPE CAN GROW FROM THE SOIL OF ILLNESS!” This is the theme of 2008’s National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week in September. Drop by and find out ways to encourage a friend, be encouraged yourself, and spread the word. http://www.InvisibleIllness.com "What will you do, if it does not turn out how you expect?" "I do not know. Nor shall I worry about it until it happens. I still have an action left to take; until I have exhausted it, I shall not despair." - Robin Hobb, Assassin's Quest  |
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Maven |
Made it four days, then got one yesterday which came back today. Going full bed rest tomorrow to see if I can make it quit.
LauraSue. (I'm 55, have had severe migraines for over 4 years due to menopause, plus I have fibromyalgia. I take Imitrex plus Anaprox as an abortive and am working with my migraine specialist to find a preventive. I keep a detailed migraine diary and have made significant lifestyle changes to reduce my risk of migraines.) |
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Grand Wizard |
LauraSue, that is so wonderful that you went four whole days! Hopefully your current migraine quits soon and you have another nice stretch away from the beastie!
 -MJ my blog: http://rhymeswithmigraine.blogspot.com/ “HOPE CAN GROW FROM THE SOIL OF ILLNESS!” This is the theme of 2008’s National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week in September. Drop by and find out ways to encourage a friend, be encouraged yourself, and spread the word. http://www.InvisibleIllness.com "What will you do, if it does not turn out how you expect?" "I do not know. Nor shall I worry about it until it happens. I still have an action left to take; until I have exhausted it, I shall not despair." - Robin Hobb, Assassin's Quest |
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Forum Moderator Wizard  |
Hope you feel better. And I hope you go on to another streak of pain-free days.
Nutcracker Forum moderator  |
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Maven |
Got another two day stretch migraine free before getting one today. So that's a two day mig, four days okay, two day mig, two days okay, makes 6 of 10 days mig free!!!! That's much better than I was doing the six weeks before that, so the Frova is obviously helping stabilize me. Bless Dr. Green!! Cross my fingers, but I sure hope I'm never that sick again. That was too much.
LauraSue. (I'm 55, have had severe migraines for over 4 years due to menopause, plus I have fibromyalgia. I take Imitrex plus Anaprox as an abortive and am working with my migraine specialist to find a preventive. I keep a detailed migraine diary and have made significant lifestyle changes to reduce my risk of migraines.) |
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Forum Moderator Wizard |
I'll second your Hallelujah! Congratulations.
Nutcracker Forum moderator |
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Grand Wizard |
BIG congratulations to you, LauraSue! Let's celebrate!
 -MJ my blog: http://rhymeswithmigraine.blogspot.com/ “HOPE CAN GROW FROM THE SOIL OF ILLNESS!” This is the theme of 2008’s National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week in September. Drop by and find out ways to encourage a friend, be encouraged yourself, and spread the word. http://www.InvisibleIllness.com "What will you do, if it does not turn out how you expect?" "I do not know. Nor shall I worry about it until it happens. I still have an action left to take; until I have exhausted it, I shall not despair." - Robin Hobb, Assassin's Quest |
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Forum Moderator Grand Wizard  |
All my best to you LauraSue!! Love to hear the news!!
Laura Forum Moderator ***You're welcome to enter your birthday, etc in the Celebrate folder so we can party with you!! =) ***  |
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