Hi Ckate

Thanks for mentioning the Topamax--that was the medication whose name I couldn't remember and which didn't work to prevent migraines.

I've found that Maxalt, which you dissove under your tongue, really snuffs the migraines. You have to take two, sometimes, and then ride out the post migraine fogs.

Those episodes of not breathing on your own--they sound like Central Apnea. My CA started after my last big concussion (being hit by a car) and were terrifying: you wake up unable to move or breathe and hallucinating like crazy. When these were Finally Diagnosed 32 years later (!) they put me on a BIPAP machine which actually breathes in and out for you, like a tiny iron lung. The problem is that they weigh a ton and are finicky. I now use a CPAP--but I'm not sure how it works. I didn't see in your story if anyone prescribed a sleep study. Definitely worth looking into.

blessings

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