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Migraine headache: What helps you cope?

Posted by mahmoood2003 @mahmoood2003, Dec 10, 2019

I had one patient had sever migraine attack for more than 5 years, become worse last year making all investigation , blood test all negative.
Nowdays migraine more when eating bread, corn, some food. I tried most pain killers no benifit

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pwgrimes | @pwgrimes | Apr 6, 2022
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@pwgrimes

I just took the printed out coupon and my pharmacy took it. I have twice. My med insurance is not through Medicare. I have been going there to the same pharmacy for 20 years .

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I just read about goodrx and you can use it with Medicare or any insurance co.

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migizii | @migizii | Apr 6, 2022
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@pwgrimes

That med at goodrx in Redding has a low of $95.00.

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In reply to @pwgrimes….I guess it must depend on where one lives as I live in a small town in northern Minnesota and I have never seen such a good price😔

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 7, 2022
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I am running into the same problem with Medicare. So far, I have been told that Medicare withholds approval until the medication is on the formulary and they have completed their federal grant promotional program.

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Does Medicare have a donut hole?

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 7, 2022
In reply to @pwgrimes "I just took the printed out coupon and my pharmacy took it. I have twice. My..." + (show)
@pwgrimes

I just took the printed out coupon and my pharmacy took it. I have twice. My med insurance is not through Medicare. I have been going there to the same pharmacy for 20 years .

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I am very glad for you! But, if you have medicare they probably won't cover it.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 7, 2022
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@migizii

In reply to @pwgrimes….I guess it must depend on where one lives as I live in a small town in northern Minnesota and I have never seen such a good price😔

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Neither have I seen such a great price. But check to see if Medicare (if you have it) covers it?

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frichard | @frichard | Apr 7, 2022
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@artscaping

I am running into the same problem with Medicare. So far, I have been told that Medicare withholds approval until the medication is on the formulary and they have completed their federal grant promotional program.

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It is crazy how expensive drugs are in US! Just recently, I’m on Medicare and have prescription plan D. My doctor prescribed Rifaximin 550mg for some issues with my stomach. It was over $1,000. I used Pharmacychecker.com and price was $55! The pharmacy is in Canada and they were able to get the generic from India where the drug is made. If you live in the US, you can’t get the generic, but if you live in any other country you can. I have gotten several other drugs through Pharmacychecker.com and I have gotten them for a fraction of what it cost in the US. The only negative is that it will take 3-4 weeks to get the drug. For me waiting 3-4 weeks is worth it, especially when I can save over$900.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 7, 2022
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@pwgrimes

I just read about goodrx and you can use it with Medicare or any insurance co.

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Will you please explain this? I tried getting the coupon and the site said that because of medicare I wasn't eligible for it.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 7, 2022
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@merpreb Yes, Merry! Yes, John! Now we're cookin' in this migraine thread.💪💪 I love these self-help tools.

You too, Mikayla @mikaylar! Get cookin' with us. What new self-help tool are you going to throw in to the mix?

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I am slowly changing to trying to help myself more and not being so stubborn. GIve me time! lol

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 7, 2022
In reply to @frichard "It is crazy how expensive drugs are in US! Just recently, I’m on Medicare and have..." + (show)
@frichard

It is crazy how expensive drugs are in US! Just recently, I’m on Medicare and have prescription plan D. My doctor prescribed Rifaximin 550mg for some issues with my stomach. It was over $1,000. I used Pharmacychecker.com and price was $55! The pharmacy is in Canada and they were able to get the generic from India where the drug is made. If you live in the US, you can’t get the generic, but if you live in any other country you can. I have gotten several other drugs through Pharmacychecker.com and I have gotten them for a fraction of what it cost in the US. The only negative is that it will take 3-4 weeks to get the drug. For me waiting 3-4 weeks is worth it, especially when I can save over$900.

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You are so right, @frichard. Up until this year, I have gotten some medications in Canada but the prices in America have dropped enough for me to use a local pharmacy. I checked yesterday with that same pharmacy for the migraine med and it's $1000 for 16 pills, the same as in the US.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Apr 7, 2022

Lamictal has been so helpful for my daughter, who has both migraines and temporal lobe seizures.

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