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Originally Posted by Scott in Fenton
My neuro so far has tried Depakote (it was ok...) and Topamax (OMG just kill me...) and I see him tomorrow. I want to demand something other than Topamax but I was wondering what else was out there so I could throw some names at him. I would not put it past this bastard to tell me "Well Depakote and Topamax are all there really is..." since he is a WC hack. What is working for all you all out there? Thanks ahead of time for any suggestions.
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Are these migraine headaches? Some years ago, a neurologist I was seeing at the time, prescribed a combination of Inderal and Elavil taken daily as apreventative. ( I have not taken the Inderal or Elavil as a preventative for years.) He also sent me to have bio-feedback therapy. The bio-feed back is good to learn to help relax the head, neck, jaw, etc. whatever type of headaches you are dealing with.
I do take the Imitrex. You do of course, have to be careful not to overdo because rebound headaches are the result. Also too much aspirin, or any other headache reliever can cause rebound headaches too.
I have my doctor prescribe 50 MG's of Imitrex. I only need 25mg's; but the price is the same and you are only allowed 9 in a month. By getting the 50 mg's, I cut them in half and then it comes to 18. Much more afordable as well. I am fortunate, the Imitrex really has been a godsend. When I feel the tightening or think the headache is starting, I take an Imitrex (cut in half 25 mgs's) Rarely do I need a second.
Gerry