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Migraine headache: What helps you cope?

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

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@rwinney

Hello @SusanEllen66. Migraines are challenging to say the least. I'm sorry you are struggling. There are many medications out there to try, from self injections like Ajovy and Aimovig, to monthly Botox injections. Some folks try acupuncture too. Unfortunately, I did not have success with any of it long term. That does not mean it can't bring you relief which is why I don't recommend putting too much stock into others experiences. We are all so very different with different types of migraines, pain levels and responses, that it makes it hard to gauge. How do you feel about migraine medications? Have you experienced others besides Ajovy?

As for migraine glasses, well, I sure tried those too, for photophobia. I was a mad woman and tried everything! Honestly, what I found helped the most were lifestyle changes like stress-management tools, coping mechanisms and moderated physical activity. Have you leaned more towards any of these approaches for migraine?

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@rwinney this migraine diagnosis is very new for me. I know I have had mild migraines on and off for a long time. The latest episode didn’t feel like a migraine to me. It was more of a sinus attack, with a unilateral, temporary, total vision loss. I was tested for Giant Cell Arteritis and all test were negative.

Then, I spoke with my neurologist. He diagnosed me with migraine with aura, and occipital neuralgia.
That was just 2 weeks ago.
So, I have never done anything for migraines because I have never had “bad”ones. At this point I don’t imagine that I will have to take any kind of medication.
I ordered the glasses because I know light really bothers me at times. I also have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia tends to make light, smell, and temperature problematic.