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Migraine headache: What helps you cope?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 13, 2023 | Replies (139)
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@reikigirl2007

I have my first appointment at Mayo on April 26th for migraines and increased tremors. I have been on Depakote for many years and have been told the tremors are a side effect of the medicine. I have several other side effects that I believe are from the medication and would really like to stop taking it. Has anyone taken Depakote and what was your experience with it. Thank you.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 10, 2022

Hi @reikigirl2007 I want to bring this conversation back to your post from April 2.

You mentioned taking the medication valproic acid (Depakote) and having problems with with tremors.

Here is some Mayo Clinic information on that drug https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/valproic-acid-oral-route/description/drg-20072931. You'll note on the page that describes side effects, it mentions shakiness, trembling, twitching as possible side effects. How might you describe the tremors you experience?

Since your first post, many members have shared things that work for them both for prevention and treatment of migraines. They include medications as well as complementary therapies like acupuncture, mindfulness, physical therapy, hydration and much more. I notice that your username is reikigirl. Is Reiki a therapy that you’ve tried or are familiar with?

What questions will you have for your upcoming appointment at Mayo Clinic? Have you heard about the Pain Rehab Center at Mayo?

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