Hi, I'm Donna and I have suffered with migraines. And balance issues
all my life. I also have a genetic issue in our family for depression and
anxiety. I personally take cymbalta, because it was needed for all my
kids problems.

But I've found it helps with pain also. Next has he ever tried the
melantonin, with is a herb. It is a natural sleep drug. Many will try
that to see if they can sleep. Its something you take about 30
minutes or more before you want to sleep.

Next don't be discouraged if he tries this and needs a large dosage.
Its not unusual.

He might also consider a drug that would be a maintenance for headaches.
One is topamax, and they even say that some of the high blood pressure
drugs are good for this too. I take verapimil for this purpose as well
as a beginning to high blood pressure. And I can honestly say when
I started it I saw a difference.

I see a othomalogist/Neurologist, they specialize in balance and headache
issues. He also sent me to a physical therapist for the balance issues.

I found another great relief for this person, there are some that are
great with headaches. And they can teach others to do this too.

I had a sick headache for a week between visits, and during. My therapist
called in a associate of hers that specialized in headaches. And he got
rid of mine. And it stayed away till a sinus headache two weeks later.
That responded to regular meds.

So I hope you get some relief. Also my massage therapist has helped headaches too. She says my muscles are very tense and tight.

Donna