Karen, Bless you sweet lady. I have not had a TBI, but, have had migraines since I was in
the 3rd grade. I do not have them daily (bless you), but, can have them 15 days in a row.
My Neurologist recently and recommended alternating Maxalt and Ubrelvy for migraines. Stay tuned.... Allergies, Sinus infections & Asthma tend to be triggers for me, lack of sleep, barometric pressure changes & certain foods that I have to stay away from. Sugar, Sodium & Caffeine tend to be culprits as well.
This humid summer has added to the list. Staying hydrated is very important for migraine sufferers as is taking Magnesium Glycinate as us migrainers tend to be low in Magnesium.
I also take B2 for migraines.
I cannot take NSAIDS, so that limits what I can take for pain for one along with the Triptan.
Honestly, Prednisone works the best for me, but, not a drug I want to have to stay on due to
the longterm side effects
.
I hardly have a migraine when I am on a Prednisone taper for upper respiratory infections.
Migraines are caused by inflammation, so that would make sense as to why the Prednisone
helps so much. I also have in the past taken a 4 day Low Prednisone Taper to break the migraine cycle when I have had one for several days in a row.
Have you ever tried the Magnesium Infusion or Migraine Cocktail? Also, my doctor
recommended that I come in for a Torodol Injection. I have never done any of the above,
but have heard they help a lot of folks.
I do find that soaks in Epsom salt in the tub, voltaren gel on my back, neck and shoulders (I have a lot of arthritis) and the Bedbuddy heat pack helps a lot.
I get a massage and it helps after I've had a migraine. I could not tolerate one while having a
migraine.
Praying for you to get some relief. I empathize and I care. I'm so sorry you have so
much pain. Blessings....
Hi covidstinks2023, I have the exact same triggers as you and think this weather is making my migraines worse this summer. I have tried everything you mentioned with no relief, except the epson salts and the gel, and I will give it a try, thank you. I have terrible knots in my back and hoping it helps. I can’t take NSAIDS or Triptons either. I’ve tried the prednisone tapering, but it doesn’t really help and I get very depressed when on it. If I were you and in a cycle like that I would try what your doctor recommended. I see a pain management doctor now, as well as my neurologist and he prescribed Suboxone for me and it has helped a little. I also take magnesium glycinate.
I can’t imagine having migraines beginning at age three that must’ve been so horrible for you. I’m so sorry you had to experience that as a child and still do until this day.
Thank you for sharing your story and for your support.
I empathize and care and will be praying for you, also. Many blessings..🙏