tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post1634742949891243906..comments2024-01-08T15:14:08.389-07:00Comments on Chronic Migraine Warrior: Medications Wreaking HavocJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12251221896260997647noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-65461963773528419312012-03-22T12:30:23.760-07:002012-03-22T12:30:23.760-07:00Hello everyone, I've had chronic and episodic ...Hello everyone, I've had chronic and episodic migraines for over 13 years and I've lived in America for a lot of that time but am now based back in the UK. I've just started Topamax and my Vertigo and Tinnitus have started to return as well, but for me that could also be because of some other issues! I'd be really interested to hear how you got on in the end? Also, to hear what emergency abortives you use - I use Sumatriptan Injections and am about to try a steroid - I've started blogged and have a long list of everything I've tried on the 'tried & tested' page. My blog is light hearted and my aim to to try and make people with chronic pain laugh a little too! http://www.migrainemonologues.com/Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001005964779825078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-35621040988093474722011-03-08T09:16:57.004-07:002011-03-08T09:16:57.004-07:00Lyrica wrecked me. I only took it for about 2 wee...Lyrica wrecked me. I only took it for about 2 weeks and it messed me up big time. I wouldn't be surprised if that was causing your problems. Although to be honest, Topamax has gives me problems too, but not like the Lyrica. Hopefully it's as simple as getting off one or both of those medications.Bannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411396685109840881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-53171627941536153552011-03-04T10:53:35.937-07:002011-03-04T10:53:35.937-07:00I know part of it is the Topamax. I'm back to ...I know part of it is the Topamax. I'm back to having a super-low appetite and losing weight, which I definitely don't have to lose. So, that'll be part of the discussion I have with my doctor in a couple of weeks, but I was doing a lot better before I started the Lyrica a month or so ago.<br /><br />Kelly, I've tried A LOT of abortive/rescue meds (it's something we can talk about, but would be a long list to try to think of right now). I've never done Toradol IM... I'm not good with needles AT ALL. I'm not sure if I could inject myself, even if I was dying. I might look into it, but I just don't know if I could do it.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12251221896260997647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-25921385568475313122011-03-03T20:23:03.377-07:002011-03-03T20:23:03.377-07:00I'm so sorry to hear that you're still str...I'm so sorry to hear that you're still struggling so much. Topamax landed me in the hospital after a very short trial of it. The side effects were that awful. ~shudder~ <br /><br />I can't comment on Lyrica, but I sure hope you find a good combination of meds for relief. Soon.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-83347087589854906432011-03-03T14:08:27.149-07:002011-03-03T14:08:27.149-07:00Oh, Jamie, I'm so sorry you are having all of ...Oh, Jamie, I'm so sorry you are having all of these issues. It is too bad that the medication piece is so confusing. Do you mind me asking what you've tried abortive/rescue med wise? Have you ever done Toradol IM (injection you give yourself)? It is something that really helps me. When I'm having constant Migraine (like daily for months) it can bring my severe pain down a few notches. When I am having a Migraine that is more responsive to treatment, the Toradol IM will knock the Migraine out or bring the pain level down significantly. That has to stink that you have such trouble reading too. Btw, for some reason I didn't get my email telling me you'd written this blog post.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108693618454457329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-48924972695685456392011-03-03T09:28:50.068-07:002011-03-03T09:28:50.068-07:00Oh, I'm so sorry you are still struggling with...Oh, I'm so sorry you are still struggling with all of this. When I tried Lyric I had similar kinds of reactions. I hope you and your doctor are able to find a med combo that work better for you.Migrainistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473496432554201124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-10836972872136022782011-03-03T09:19:52.423-07:002011-03-03T09:19:52.423-07:00topamax and lyrica were both medications I could n...topamax and lyrica were both medications I could not take due to side effects.<br /><br />Some medications give me what I call a "background" headache. Painful, a bit different from my regular pain, and it disappears when I quit taking the drug. Most narcotics do that to me.<br /><br />Be patient with your stimulator. I never turn mine off (well, rarely) I just turn it down if it bothers me. Hoping you get a program or two that does the job for you!WinnyNinny PooPoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237156887425609665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-47271598740829804282011-03-03T08:26:22.113-07:002011-03-03T08:26:22.113-07:00Well...definately consider taking a look at the To...Well...definately consider taking a look at the Topamax as a cause for your symptoms. I tried it twice...couldn't handle the side effects...and ended up in the hospital because of it.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674502605710098012noreply@blogger.com