Migraine

The depakote FINALLY starting working!
It took about 5 weeks (which is normal) but in the last 9 days I have only had TWO! The previous 9-10 day span I had six. Also, instead of getting migraines 3-4 days in a row, I just got one and then a few days off!

I am really hopeful b/c I have only been on 5-6 weeks now, and hopefully it will work even better over time. For the first time since July there is light at the end of my tunnel. Also, no hair loss and I actually lost 5 pounds. ( Though I think the wieght loss has more to do w/ me avoiding the fried chicken shack down the road. )

Also, after two visits, it is confirmed I adore my neurologist.

First off, she has a "mom-like" quality, which considering I live pretty far from my mom I find reassuring.

Second, I am convinced she has had migraines. I was explaining some of the difficulties with my boss who thinks I get "headaches". My neuro said "If you've never had one, you just don't get it."

Third, unlike most doctors, she is friendly, asked about my weekend, how other things in my life were going. We spend 5 minutes talking about our mutual love of pedicures!

It is nice to have hope.

YES!! What wonderful news. I am so happy for you, so very happy.

I love the description of your neuro, while mine is not mother like, she is a very comfortable looking woman, very unpretensious, and easy speaking. Makes the whole appointment so pleasant. I joke that it's because she is in Berkeley and it just goes with the territory!!

Medications are so strange, it takes the Depakote 5 weeks to start working on you and 3 days for me. Good for you staying away from the chicken shack. Probably a good place to avoid on many levels.

Take care and congradulations

Cindy

Hi Kat,

YIPPEE!! I'm so excited for you! What good news!

I had a neuro along the way who was a "dad-type." It seems that I do better with male doctors than females...Hmmm...I wonder what that says about me?!?

Anyway, I'm so glad the Depakote is working! I'm hoping that things will get better and better for you!!

jenny

A double success--a medication that works and a doctor who is a keeper.

I'm so happy for you.

That certainly sounds like a perfect combination, a good doctor and medication that works. Who could ask for anything more?

Why is there always a punchline!?!?!??!

I got a migraine Tuesday about an hour after posting this. Then one Wednedsay, and I just got the aura for Thursday's.

As I always say "looks like the universe decides to prove me wrong again!" d'oh

Trying not to get too upset about it....

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Originally posted by Katinthecorner:
The depakote FINALLY starting working!
It took about 5 weeks (which is normal) but in the last 9 days I have only had TWO! The previous 9-10 day span I had six. Also, instead of getting migraines 3-4 days in a row, I just got one and then a few days off!

Kathinthecorner,

Don't give up yet. Your body is still adjusting, remember it can take up to 3 months. Maybe the dosage will need adjustment.

There is still one trigger I cannot tolerate, wine and mushrooms together. Doesn't matter my preventive, I'll get a nasty very violent migraine. Short lived. But I just avoid them which is very sad since I love them both and together they are wonderful. Oh well it's a choice.


Take care,

Cindy

Kathinthecorner ,

Don't be upset ....Like Cindy said, your body takes time to adjust. It gave a good run after only five weeks.

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Originally posted by Katinthecorner:
The depakote FINALLY starting working!
It took about 5 weeks (which is normal) but in the last 9 days I have only had TWO! The previous 9-10 day span I had six. Also, instead of getting migraines 3-4 days in a row, I just got one and then a few days off!

Hey, I think this is still progress You already have a great doc, with a little adjusting who knows how long you can go??

Sending great positive cyber vibes!!

Dar

I actually am not really upset. Frankly I think it is kind of funny in a Murphy's Law kind of way

I'm not stressing it. I know it will take a while before it really starts to work.

I think it also has to do with what Cindy said, all preventives aside there are still triggers that will cause a mig no matter what. I think this was b/c those darn construction workers are back under my window! d'oh!

thanks for the support guys. Hugs for all!!

Katinthecorner,

Glad to see you are not upset!! Oh, by the way, here's a little something for the construction workers and Murphy's law LOL!! Let us know how thing are going!!

Dar

Here's another punch line my daughter has been saying lately-

"It's bound to happen!"

I'm thrilled that you love your doctor and you're seeing improvement already.

I'm even happier you are remaining positive and hopeful. I'm convinced that plays into my migraines. The more postive I am, the better I do when I'm migraining. Did that make sense? It did in my head

Murphy's Law...ugghh! It got me too, I was bragging about six days of being pain free and got a migraine that night. LOL. I was still grateful for the six days though!

Here's to another pain free streak!

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I actually am not really upset. Frankly I think it is kind of funny in a Murphy's Law kind of way

I was wondering if you are on regular depakote or depakote er. I was just put on depakote er for a transformed migraine but im not sure if i am ready to face the side affects. So i was just wonder which one you were on and if you have any side affects.

I am on depokote ER 250 mg at night. Side effects so far
-minor gum bleeding first couple of weeks when brushing my teeth. It's stopped.
-Minor hair lose, this is getting to be less
I see my neuro tomorrow. I might be having some insomnia, but I'm also on topamx 75 mg at night so it could be from that, or the cold I've had for 2 weeks. That one is tricky.

cindy

I just started taking dapakote er 5 days ago and i also have bleeding gums. However i have sores on my gums that are painful scense taking this. I also have very bad pain in my arms and legs and sometimes thay tingle. I haven't read of this being one of the side effects but i'm not sure. Good luck tomorow at the neuro. I dont go back until next month i sure hope the side effects get better. Thank you so much casey