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migraine support group
created: Apr. 3, 2009
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here is the email:
From: Ray <rpmccorm@ncsu.edu>
Screenname: rpmccorm
Message:
I am an MBA student at NCSU working on a team project focusing on an
innovative form for treating migraines. We need to interview 10-15 migraine
sufferers in order to get an understanding of how the innovation might satisfy
their needs. We were wondering if your group would be a source for contacting
anyone willing to participate in this study. All information gained would be
considered strictly confidential.
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Ray
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about migraine support group
This group is here for the support of people that suffer from migraine or have loved ones that suffer from migraines.
Please come in and share with us your stories, your tears, your triumphs. What are your triggers, what helps, what doesn't.
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We'll see what the new doc says tomorrow. I'm having more migraines and we haven't even gotten into hurrican season,,and they are more severe
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
July 8, 2009 7:59 p.m.
July 8, 2009 10:34 p.m.
@mom- usually, i take excedrine migraine, if i can no longer stand it, i take percocet, a cool rag or ice pack and go to bed.
i've had relpax and imitrex- after the tightening of my chest & throat, i do not take them anymore! no more triptan meds for wife...
GOLO member since December 14, 2007
July 9, 2009 11:29 a.m.
Sansa, excedrin migraine is good as it has the "migraine cocktail" = acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine. Usually works good. Also, I add 2-3 benadryl for the sedative affect,,,and warm cloth works better for me
another thing that will help is pressure points,,someone that will massage your feet, as there are trigger points in the soles of the feet. And there are 2 on the back of the next as well that work for me.
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
July 9, 2009 12:09 p.m.
I think I'm going to keep him
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
July 9, 2009 12:11 p.m.
great to hear about the neurologist! i'm glad you're gettin on track. good luck, though, with the relpax...- have never tried anything of the florinal/ fioricet meds- will study up on them...
GOLO member since December 14, 2007
July 9, 2009 3:38 p.m.
On the good side of it, it does not have the reverse headache that some prescript pain meds give. That's what I like about it. It does the job, but it will not give you a headache once out of your system.
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
July 9, 2009 5:32 p.m.
GOLO member since March 6, 2008
July 9, 2009 5:33 p.m.
Imitrex never worked for me, neither did amerge. Relpax is great for most of mine. All 3 are triptans , just slightly different formulas
And yes, Wife, phenergan. I usually keep a prescription for that, even though the relpax has an anti naseau component, sometimes it's not enough. But I had run out and my GP wouldn't refill
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
July 9, 2009 5:58 p.m.
Good Grief, why wouldn't your GP refill? I take strong pain meds for the cancer pain and they cause nausea all the time so I keep phenergan around always. I tried the other nausea med, can't remember the name right now, but it didn't work as well. The strong narcotics are why I do get the migraines sometimes, especially if I have breakthrough pain and have to take my second pain med to help the first one.
July 9, 2009 10:20 p.m.
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July 10, 2009 1:40 p.m.
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July 21, 2009 8:11 a.m.
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August 6, 2009 9:11 a.m.
August 6, 2009 9:44 a.m.
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August 6, 2009 10:16 a.m.
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August 14, 2009 6:28 p.m.
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September 1, 2009 10:59 p.m.
my doc finally sent me to a neurologist here in fayetteville- my topomax was not working- not even up to 300mg, the neurologist has now put me on inderal- which is an old blood pressure med., but has been proven to work for prevention of migraines- i think it may be working.... (knock on wood)--
GOLO member since December 14, 2007
September 10, 2009 5:12 p.m.
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
October 1, 2009 1:00 p.m.
Instead, I work through it, lay down at night and then get back up in the mornings, still with the headache, take another relpax, work through my day, go to school, do homework, then go to back. I have placed myself in a vicious cycle.
yeah yeah,,and when is cloning going to be perfected?
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
November 3, 2009 9:11 a.m.
you really MUST try and change your routine, if just a little, just enough to allow yourself SOME of the rest that you need!!! do you hear me talking or do i need to shout? :)) take care...
GOLO member since December 14, 2007
November 4, 2009 2:45 p.m.
either way, I'm screwed
I'm glad the inderal is working, that's great!!!!!
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
November 6, 2009 10:05 p.m.
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