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Maven |
I haven't wanted to post this because I don't want to jinx myself, but I think I might be having some Verapamil + Alesse success! I've been on Verapamil for 5 weeks now and the Alesse for 3 months.
For the last week, I've been going 6-8 hours on most days with no recognizable pain  ! The severity of the migraines I'm having has been dropping from a lion's roar to a kitten's meow at times. I've actually been able to go shopping and socialize and enjoy the holidays!!! It's just amazing after I had such a bad start to the month!My brain really likes having Verapamil back too. It was Verapamil that pooped out when my latest cycle started. Since I've been back on it, a lot of my cognitive sharpness has been coming back. I've been able to read and write so much easier. My memory is improved. I can't explain it, but I feel a million times better being back on Verapamil. I know there's room for improvement. I'm only on 120mg so far, which is only half of my usual dose. My next mig specialist appt is Feb 15th, so we may bump it up then. Hopefully things will continue to improve  . |
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Forum Moderator Wizard  |
How great, Migraineur! I think you were due some success and good news.
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Grand Wizard |
Migraineur, that's great that you're having such success! Here's to even more control over your head!
  -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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Wizard |
I hope you're right!
 Deb [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/]  |
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Forum Moderator Wizard  |
WooHOO! I'm glad that the Verapamil is starting to work for you! That's awesome!
Crossing my fingers for continued success!  Jamie Forum Moderator  |
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Sage |
Yippee!!! That's terrific news!! What a wonderful start for the new year!!!
 jenny |
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Sage |
Wonderful News!
Gretchen in Mississippi |
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Forum Moderator Grand Wizard  |
How great!!!! I am so excited for you
 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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Maven |
Woohoo! That is so exciting! I'm so happy for you! What a relief to have some relief.
Thanks for sharing! 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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Maven |
Thank you everyone!
 It's really exciting to be having some success! I was looking at my migraine calendar and noticed that, not only was I getting more pain free time, but that the migraines I'm getting are also less intense. I really can't wait to tell my doctor .I'm off on a week long vacation now! See you next week |
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Grand Wizard |
Enjoy your vacation, Migraineur! Hope you have an excellent time!
-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 |
5 days!!!!!
5 days!!!!! 5 days!!!!! I went 5 whole days in a row with no migraine and no daily headache while on vacation!!!!! It's a miracle straight from the migraine gods . I feel like I'm doing SO much better! |
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Forum Moderator Wizard |
That is so great, Migraineur. Congratulations.
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Grand Wizard |
YAY Migraineur!!
-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 |
That's GREAT!!! I'm getting 5 day streaks now too so I know how wonderful it feels. Keep up the good work and keep those migraine gods happy!! Do you still attribute it to the verapamil? I wish the blood pressure meds had worked for me. All they did was give me cold hands!!
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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