Question:
I suffer from migraines & was wondering what other people do.
I have bad migraines which I used to Excedrin Migrain for, but I had the lap band surgery on 11/7 and the PA told me that I can no longer take it. I have not been back to my PCP to see what other options I have.(Imitrex does not work for me) Please if anyone else suffers from this problem & has a suggestion let me know. Thank You, Veronika — Veronika (posted on December 6, 2006)
December 6, 2006
not sure if the lap band is different from the Rou-en-y in the way of
medications but i'm only allowed tylenol products. see if there is
something tylenol makes that would help.
— jan0859
December 6, 2006
I also suffer from bad migraines however I have only had 2 since my RNY on
1/19. Tylenol is the only thing I can take now.
— lori_m
December 6, 2006
I too have disabling migraines that Excedrin was my best buddy for.
Imatrix works for my daughters headaches, but not mine; my miracle was
Maxalt; Maxalt MLT melts on your tongue and the headache is gone in about
90 minutes-- my sister and I have been using it for years, and I was so
relieved that it was okay to use after surgery! of course with the melt
tab it is extra good, no worrying about swallowing something to irritate.
Good luck! Vanessa
— vosh
December 6, 2006
I also use Maxalt. It is a wonderful product and works better for me than
Imitrex.
— Jenn F.
December 6, 2006
hi there. I get bad migraines. I would suggest you see a neurologist as
they have many more options than your PCP. I take nortriptylene daily to
keep them away and if I get a breakthrough migraine I take axert. I used
to take another med (prescription) but had to stop that after my WLS last
year. Good luck!!!
— theroses03
December 7, 2006
Veronika: You might try Excedrin Tension Headache; it is acetaminophen
(tylenol) with caffeine. Also, there are many other triptan migraine meds
that you could try, Imitrex is only one of many. Relpax and Amerge have
worked for me.
— nicolerod
December 7, 2006
I have had migranes since I was 16 (now 37) and have been on Imitrex,
Topamax and Relpax as well as all the over the counter meds. Since my RNY
last December the intensity of my migranes has gone down. I asked my
neurologist and my surgeon and both said the Relpax and the Imitrex were
fine. Imitrex has injectable, and nasal spray forms as well as the pills.
Have you tried the other forms of Imitrex - one might be more effective for
you than the pills. On the pill side I find Relpax very effective.
— pattilca
December 7, 2006
I had my surgery on 11/6/06. I used to be taken from public places by
ambulance because the pain(migraine) was so severe. I have only had one
MILD headache since my surgery. At the very onset of my headache, I took
Relpax and it did the trick.The internal medicine doctor that saw me during
my hospital stay assured me that the headaches would Decrease after
surgery..and Thank God, they have.
— purnellj
December 7, 2006
Veronica, i too have had migraines for years. Most of the meds do not work
for me except for Midrin.. which my Dr just put me back on. But I am also
a massage therapist and massage has done wonders for me to relieve the
tension in the muscles that can help cause migraines. One trick that helps
myself and a lot of my clients that suffer with migraines is to put an ice
pac.. or one of those hot/ cold pacs that have been frozen.. on the back of
your neck, this helps to decrease the size of the blood vessels.. and
therefore take away some of the pain. It may not take away all of the pain
from a migraine, but it makes things bearable. If you ever have any
questions for me.. feel free to email me and I will help the best that I
can.
— AjAngelll
December 7, 2006
i also have lots of tension headaches with migraines too and they greatly
effect my life in a negative way. tylenol doesn't work for me at all. i
take ibuprofen 800mg every 4 hrs , use cold packs on my forehead and back
of neck, when i can get someone to massage my neck and shoulders it works
wonders, and bath and body works makes a headache relief cream
(aromatherapy remedies with peppermint essential oils) that is awesome! i
use it on my temples under my nose and on my neck. sometimes if the
ibuprofen doesnt work i take excedrin and it sometimes works. i have even
had times when i blacked out and had to go to the ed from all the pain. i
have been on multiple prescriptions that didn't work so i am hoping and
praying that my surgery will help decrease the incidence of headaches.
hope this info. helps holly
— RNlvnCARSON
December 7, 2006
I dont have an answer to your question but wanted to say :
PUT SOMETHING ON YOUR PROFILE GIRL!!!!!
you know I know who you are :) and I know where you work :( :)
— A Q.
December 7, 2006
MAXALT IS THE BEST.KNOCKS THE HEADACHE OUT RIGHT AWAY.
— deb44m
December 16, 2006
There are a lot of options for you.
You can try various over the counter medications, you could also try
"Head On" or other topical medications meant to be rubbed on the
head or temples. There is also a cold/hot patch geared towards migraine
suffers.
You said Imitrex doesn't work for you, have you tried all 3 forms? The
highest Imitrex dose in a pill does nothing for me. Neither does the nasal
spray. The injectible imitrex relieves my headache before the entire dose
is injected into my skin. Pretty amazing. Maxalt is another option...
same family, I believe, as imitrex. You could try something prophalatic...
I used to take Depakote daily as a preventative. I've heard of various
ant-seizure meds being used as well as some anti-depressants. Fioricet
works differently than Imitrex/Maxalt.... some combo of OTC pain reliever
plus barbituate and maybe caffeine-not real sure but it helps.
Migranol (Migrainol) is an ergotamine based medication (I think) used to
treat migraines... I've used the nasal spray. Works ok but if I'm
nauseated, its hard for me to tolerate nasal sprays.
You've definitely got a lot more options. I'd reccomend checking it out
with your PCP. Hope some of this is helpful.
Best.
— mrsidknee
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