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Migraine headache: What helps you cope?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 13, 2023 | Replies (139)Comment receiving replies
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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Hi Coleen, thank you for your reply. I have read side effects to Depakote and may have more than just tremors, trembling, twitching, etc. I have been on it for about 10 yrs and it seems I’m having worsening tremors and many of these side effects throughout the yrs. I am a Reiki Master and do meditation which helps. I am now having difficulty swallowing and stomach issues so I hope my visit to Mayo can help resolve some of my issues or at least help. I have not heard about the Pain Rehab Center but will look into it before my appointment.