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Chronic migraine relief suggestions

Posted by 247pain @247pain, Dec 27, 2019

I have chronic daily migraines and have had these for many years. I’m seeing a neurologist and we’re doing Botox and other preventatives plus the new Emgality. I cannot take your normal abortives like Imitrex or Maxalt. I was prescribed Toradol injections to give myself at home, plus muscle relaxers. Well my stomach can not handle the Toradol or any NSAID anymore. Any suggestions on pain relief? I tried CBD products and they did nothing. I do ice packs and dark quiet rooms, I’m very well informed on what to do as far as that aspect. I’m just so frustrated and upset, I get these horrible migraines that last for days sometimes weeks and I have nothing at home for pain relief. I can’t go to the ER every time. I’m only 41 and migraines have ruined my life. Thanks in advance

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highlands1946 | @highlands1946 | Jul 6, 2025

Try another neurologist. You have lost your life. Go to Mayo.

Don't eat anything with sugar or food additives.

Consider anti-depressants.

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jrsjc | @jrsjc | Jul 7, 2025

Thanks for the tip on the nasal spray. I'll try it. Jim

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highlands1946 | @highlands1946 | Jul 8, 2025

Thank you soo much.
Caffeine helps me as a preventative. I can always lower the caffeine to get off it without a headache, but I can't get myself out of this daily migraine loop without a Neuro.

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highlands1946 | @highlands1946 | Jul 8, 2025

Also, I'm now taking an anantidepressant for additional serotonin and Nortrytaline for the other feel good chemical. I've been amazed at how helpful this additional of Nort. has been to my mental outlook. I demanded it from my Neuro last week, low doses because of my high dose of serotonin.

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highlands1946 | @highlands1946 | Jul 8, 2025

I'm wondering if sumatriptan in the form of injection or nasal spary might work. I haven't a clue, but suppositories --do they bypass your stomach? Absorbed in the intestines?

I really feel for you.

Try other Neuros.

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highlands1946 | @highlands1946 | Jul 8, 2025
In reply to @sjd416 "I’m interested in your comment about taking SSRIs with a Triptan. I had been using Ubrelvy..." + (show)
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I’m interested in your comment about taking SSRIs with a
Triptan. I had been using Ubrelvy for some time with little relief. After a recent hospitalization for the worst and intractable migraine I ever experienced, accompanied by a severe urinary tract infection, I received prescriptions for Nurtec and Imitrex when I was discharged. Those two meds aren’t taken together. I’ve used them on different days at migraine onset. I also take a monthly Ajovy injection for prevention; the effectiveness appears to be diminishing. I had the same experience with Emgality.

Nurtec doesn’t help; however, Imitrex usually relieves my headache within about a half hour. I’ve taken antidepressants for several years; perhaps that’s why Imitrex is working for me. It’s only been a few weeks since starting it, but I’m grateful for the relief with Imitrex so far. I hadn’t considered the SSRI connection.

I’ve seen postings relating to diet triggers for migraines, but haven’t connected them with anything I’ve eaten. I don’t use caffeine, cola or artificial sweeteners. Cheese and chocolate don’t bother me. My headaches seem connected to the weather, which has been awful this year. We have experienced a significant amount of rainfall, wind, followed by brief periods of pleasant weather, interspersed with chilly, cloudy days.

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I think it's the drop in barometric pressure that causes these migraines. Me, too.

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