Hello, I believe that I have commented on this group but never introduced myself.
I’m Jody, a 62 year old male, Marine Corps veteran, Deputy Sheriff K-9 handler/trainer veteran and stage IV cancer survivor. Among many post treatment complications chronic migraine is one of them.
I have been battling this migraine for 8 1/2 years and the pain level holds a 7-10 24/7.
Sumatriptan was my go to for 9 days per month but once I reached 60 years old I could no longer be prescribed any Triptans due to the risk of stroke they are known for.
Qulipta and Nurtec have a $400 copay with my Medicare so those are not an option.
I do receive Botox injections but it took approximately a year to signal any relief and then it only worked for approximately a year and then was no value.
However, for my last round of Botox my NP injected the entire dose into my neck. I felt relief within 30 minutes and it lasted 2 months. Now when I say relief I mean from a 10 to a 7 and I can gladly deal with a 7. I’m in my 3rd month and I am in the 9-10 pain range but I’m getting close to my Botox injections. I’m really hoping that the next round will do as good or better than the first neck injections.
I am finding that Bayer Back and Body will take the edge off from a 10 but I only take a couple per day and not every day.
Anyway I’m convinced that my migraine is caused by the damage the radiation has caused to my neck.
As for my cancer, I was in Stage IV base of tongue, throat and lymph nodes. I had too much cancer to consider surgery so I was hit as hard as they could hit me to kill it. So far so good!
I blame the cancer on the contaminated water I was victim to while stationed at Camp Lejuene in the early 80’s. The VA however denied my claim because I never complained about any of my illness while on active duty…keep in mind that was in the 80’s and my diagnosis was 8 1/2 years ago?! Anyway that obviously is a moot subject.
Anyway I’m hoping my experiences can help someone.

MOJO