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Botox for Migranes

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Aug 31, 2023 | Replies (70)

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IF BOTOX doesn't work OR you as a patient do not want to go the route of injections in the forehead, neck, and shoulders, then perhaps the next option would be the newest drug called 'aimovig/ally' which the neurologist can provide information about for you. It is advertised on TV all of the time. This medicine is also a program that allows you to give the medicine to yourself. It's not a scary as the BOTOX and it has good results I am told. I may consider going this route now that I have relocated to a more sunnier location, have fewer migraines and have managed to control my overall health to make the jump. With a new physician that specializes in Migraines, this would be a good time to weigh the pros and cons. Remember, looking at all of the possible ways to control your day to day life and what options you can take to manage it with the best controls is the target here. Evaluating what brought on a migraine will allow you to seek out the cause and the eliminate it to the best of your abilities.
I am glad you were able to re-evaluate your options by talking with your doctor about the effects brought on by the Botox and seeking to change it. That is good communication both for you and for the doctor. Good Job and I know it will continue to help you.

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Thanks for the info on the other drug. Will get with my doctor. As for what causes them that is still up in the air! All of my symptoms and start of all these headaches/migraines go back almost a year. They all point to Lyme Disease. Have only had one doctor say that is what it is! (He was a microbioligist from down south and is very farmiliar with it) I live in a Third World State, New Mexico, recent study shows we have the worst medical industry in all 50 states. Have gone through blood tests but have come up negative, but I hear that from most people say about the test. It was my neurologist who decided to treat them as migranes.
I just completed a 1,000 mile business trip over four days. I'm really hurting, all of my Lyme Disease symptoms come back from the stress of the trip. Have been down for 3 days since I got back. I took a chance taking the trip, but had forgotten how bad the symptoms can be.
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