Migraine

Good morning,

I am feeling good today and I went to see my old neuroloist yesterday. Ha Ha! and.......... He said he was sorry for the misunderstanding the last time and asked if I'd give him another chance.

I said ok, but I need someone to listen to me. I need questions answered. He agreed. I told him everything that has happen to me and he scoffed at the current MD doctor. He said she has strange methods.

After discussing all of my options on meds and treatments. We agreed to put me on Topamax at a low dose. Then go from there. My weight is a bit heavy. (197)

I left so happy and feeling strong. My soul was healed! ahhhhhh. Thank you everyone for puting up with me. I know I have been very negetive about all this. My bother doesn't even know about my illness, meaning he would be very upset and I'd be on the news.

I have drag enough people down with this illness and it is sad I discovered it's more that just physical, it's mental and draning for even families. But Thank you Thank you Thank you.

Special Thanks to Terri
Hope everyone read my new Sharepost.

Back on track
Dutchess

Dutchess,

I can just "hear" the happiness in your post. I'm so glad you're back on track and working with your previous neuro. It seems like he really wants to help you get back on your feet and that's a great thing to hear.

Let me give you some information on Topamax in case you haven't seen it yet:

• Topamax Info

• Dosage and Tapering Topamax for Migraine Prevention

• Topamax FDA Approved for Migraine Prevention

Please continue to give us updates on how you're doing. I'll keep my fingers crossed that Topamax works it's magic for you

Hearing that you're feeling much better today, not only physically but also about the doc situation makes my day!

As for the "down" time, everybuddy is entitled to their feelings, including being down and frustrated from time to time. The important thing is that instead of getting stuck there, you do something about it. Which is what you did.

Now I'm gonna go scrounge up that sharepost.

Dutchess,
Just wanted to say hello and welcome you to the forum! I'm kinda new myself, only being here since June. You will find a lot of information here. But more importantly, you will find tons of comfort! And please, don't beat yourself up over the times when you feel you get stuck. That's what this place is for. To come to and get help.

Lord, if you could go back and read some of my posts. I was negative, whiney and sad!!!! Angry and mad, too. But so many great people here helped and encouraged me and didn't let me stay that way.

You almost get to where you feel like you know them. You become family. So, I am so glad you got the satisfaction you did with your doctor. That is so important!! And sounds like you are on the right road now. These migraines are so much more than just physical. And it is hard to manage them. But there is HOPE!!

It may seem hopeless at times, and we have all felt that way, but all of us are a testimony to the fact that we can make it thru if we just don't give up!!

Sending you and wishes for migraine free days.
parisbabe
Pam

Dutchess,
I'm glad you had a better doctor's appointment this time around. It's always comforting to find a doctor who's really willing to work with you and support you. I wish I could find one...

I hope the Tomopmax is helpful

Meli

Nicely done!!

I'm so glad you had a good visit Dutchess!! Hope things are still going well!!

Cyn