Migraine

Take care of yourself, Elizabeth. You are doing a good job. Hang in there.

Elizabeth, it sounds like you need some hugs. Hang in there, girl, you are doing the right thing. You are being proactive and trying to get the best health care you can. Good for you! We're here for you every step of the way.

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Originally posted by EileenHOST:
Ok girl

I know you think it sounds horrible but look - you called how many places today???

And you have one that can see you on the 14th??!! That is only 3 weeks away! It's really not that far!!!

I'm proud of you for making calls today. I really am!!!! What else did Dr. Roy say? Just no more Maxalt and see another Dr.?

Well at least she seems to be able to admit that you would be better treated by a headache specialist, that's hard for some doctors to do!

Hang in there! We are here for you! Even if you just want to chat about other stuff - we have the Tea Room and the Off Topic, so we are here for whatever you want to talk about. OK?

One day at a time. You will get through this.

I DID call a lot of places... today, as well - getting more info about the appt. set up for April 14th, in Houston...

You're right - I wasn't thinking - 3 weeks is NOT that far away... I was just SO frustrated yesterday...

Dr. Roy didn't do a whole lot... she DID order I get an EEG, so that's scheduled next week (Tuesday, I believe), told me to NOT take Maxalt anymore, and referred me Dr. Mathews, in Houston. Yeah - I was VERY shocked she referred me to another doc! She was very nice when I saw her...

Thanks so much for all of your words of support (everyone else, too!)



Elizabeth

I just wanted to make another post, to thank everyone else who's responded.

You guys are SO supportive, and, espcially now, I really do need that.

My father lives in Houston - so, he's taking the day off of work, to go w/ me to the appt. (I get lost SO EASILY in Houston, when I'm driving!).

Today's my 2 year wedding anniversary, so I'm going to try to get stuff done while my husband's at work... I feel really guilty me NOT having a job, right now... I know he understands why I'm NOT working anywhere, but - I still don't like it, you know?

Anyway, thanks again so much to EVERYONE for all of the kind words... you guys all rock!


Elizabeth

This is completely what I was thinking!

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Originally posted by hope2bvertical:
Since no one else has mentioned it yet, I will. Maxalt is a triptan and contraindicated in basilar type migraines so I would definitely bring that up to your doctor...sooner rather than later.

Hey Elizabeth!

Just checking in.....hope you had a wonderful anniversary!

Also of course I want to know how your tests went today! Let us know, ok?

Hope you are doing well girlie!!!

Thanks, Eileen!

Today I go for an EEG... 2:30pm.

I've been doing alright... although, last Friday I had a MAJOR migraine headache - and, I actually vomited from it - that's NEVER happened to me, before. The headache started mild, around 1pm, and just kind of increased throughout the day, and I got sick around 10pm, w/ my head just KILLING me.

Since then, though, I've been alright...

I'll keep you guys posted!

Elizabeth

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Originally posted by Miriam36:
This is completely what I was thinking!

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Originally posted by hope2bvertical:
Since no one else has mentioned it yet, I will. Maxalt is a triptan and contraindicated in basilar type migraines so I would definitely bring that up to your doctor...sooner rather than later.

My last neuro appt. w/ Dr. Roy - she DID tell me not to take Maxalt, until I see the other neuro in Houston, and see what he decides (I see him April 14th)...

I haven't been taking Maxalt, except I did HAVE TO last Friday (see my above post about how bad my migraine was that day)... I didn't have anything else to take, to relieve me... the only other pill I have from Dr. Roy is Midrin, and it honestly doesn't seem to work that well when I have a BAD migraine...

Elizabeth

hello, i'm new to the whole "basilar migraine thing" as my doctors still aren't 100% sure that's what it really is. i was just wondering how many times you get your basilar migraines? i know Elizabeth mentioned 2 1/2 months (at least that's what she thought) and any idea how many people are suffering from basilar migraines?

Hello, kelsie, welcome to the forum. We're glad you found us.

I "just" have garden-variety migraine without aura myself, but we have several forum members with basilar migraines, and I hope they will be along to share their experiences soon. As with other types of migraines, however, I'm sure frequency varies from person to person. Here is some info about basilar migraines:

Basilar-Type Migraine - The Basics

Do you see a headache/migraine specialist? If there's a possibility you have basilar migraines, it would be a good idea to seek out a migraine specialist. Other doctors may not ever have seen another case of basilar migraines. Here is a list of migraine specialists:

Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists

Welcome again. Feel free to ask questions. Someone will help you find an answer, if one exists.

Hi Kelsie! I wanted to offer you a warm welcome to the forum

I look forward to seeing you around the forum!

Hi, do you get dizzy spells and feel sick with your migraines prior to your headaches? I don't know just what is wrong with me. Thanks, Judy

Hi, Judy, and welcome to the forum! When you get a minute, please check out our Start Here folder, which has info on navigating and getting the most out of the forum.

I think you'll find as you read that lots of us might get a bit dizzy or feel sick before a migraine hits. It can all be part of the process. Here's a link to the different parts of a migraine to get you started...



Anatomy of a Migraine

Hi Judy,

I just wanted to add my welcome and offer you this article to read:

Learning About Migraines - Where to Start

Welcome again!!

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Originally posted by Judy M:
Hi, do you get dizzy spells and feel sick with your migraines prior to your headaches? I don't know just what is wrong with me. Thanks, Judy

I sure feel sick before my migraines hit. I sometimes wonder if I have the flu...but then it turns out to be a migraine. This last week I had vertigo and nausea for a couple days...then I got the visual aura and developed a full-blown migraine.

What's so frustrating is that you can feel sick for many days in a row...