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Posted by madscientist999 on December 4, 2004, at 12:29:51
I have found that the best treatment for my migraines is a combination of one of the triptans like Zomig, plus a relatively stong pain killer, such as percocet. Either one alone is only effective for a few hours. My migraines typically last 5-7 days, but with this combination, I can knock them out much quicker. Doctors these days seem to be more and more reluctant to prescribe drugs like percocet, which really work, and are more inclined to tell patients to go take a motrin. I'm to the point now where I end up taking a months worth of Zomig and about 12 motrin a day to get through my week long migraines. Is there really more concern about my taking a few percocet than there is about me tearing up my stomach (and kidneys) with motrin? Does anyone know of a combination therapy for migraines that works that the docs WILL prescibe??? I need some advice. Thanks!!
Posted by Ritch on December 4, 2004, at 12:29:51
In reply to migraines and treatments, posted by madscientist999 on December 4, 2004, at 10:41:49
> I have found that the best treatment for my migraines is a combination of one of the triptans like Zomig, plus a relatively stong pain killer, such as percocet. Either one alone is only effective for a few hours. My migraines typically last 5-7 days, but with this combination, I can knock them out much quicker. Doctors these days seem to be more and more reluctant to prescribe drugs like percocet, which really work, and are more inclined to tell patients to go take a motrin. I'm to the point now where I end up taking a months worth of Zomig and about 12 motrin a day to get through my week long migraines. Is there really more concern about my taking a few percocet than there is about me tearing up my stomach (and kidneys) with motrin? Does anyone know of a combination therapy for migraines that works that the docs WILL prescibe??? I need some advice. Thanks!!
Given that your migraines tend to last so long.. hasn't your doctors wanted to put you on meds for migraine prophylaxis instead of just treating acute ones? Just wondering if you are on a prophylaxis treatment such as Topamax, amitriptyline, etc.
Posted by kelseybel on December 4, 2004, at 23:54:40
In reply to Re: migraines and treatments » madscientist999, posted by Ritch on December 4, 2004, at 12:19:09
> > I have found that the best treatment for my migraines is a combination of one of the triptans like Zomig, plus a relatively stong pain killer, such as percocet. Either one alone is only effective for a few hours. My migraines typically last 5-7 days, but with this combination, I can knock them out much quicker. Doctors these days seem to be more and more reluctant to prescribe drugs like percocet, which really work, and are more inclined to tell patients to go take a motrin. I'm to the point now where I end up taking a months worth of Zomig and about 12 motrin a day to get through my week long migraines. Is there really more concern about my taking a few percocet than there is about me tearing up my stomach (and kidneys) with motrin? Does anyone know of a combination therapy for migraines that works that the docs WILL prescibe??? I need some advice. Thanks!!
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> Given that your migraines tend to last so long.. hasn't your doctors wanted to put you on meds for migraine prophylaxis instead of just treating acute ones? Just wondering if you are on a prophylaxis treatment such as Topamax, amitriptyline, etc.
>Hi, I too suffer from migraines, have for about 12 years now. They started when I was in my late teens. I have been taking Nortriptyline, 75 mg once a day as prophylaxis and it works WONDERS!! I was getting migraines approx. 2-3 times a month, that would last 2-4 days. Now I rarely get them and when I feel one coming on or even a mild headache, one Zomig does the trick. I have not yet had to use a repeat dose of Zomig in one day.
On another note, you may be experiencing analgesic rebound from taking so much Motrin. Step one would be to try a prophylactic med (Nortrip. or Amitrip), then wean yourself from analgesics, such as Motrin, Tylenol and Aspirin.
(Don't know if you are taking those as well.)I know exactly what you are going through. I had to spend weeks waiting to see Neuro then they had me on Zoloft, prednisone and many others until the Nortrip. One down side: Getting off of it. It was very difficult to stop taking the nortrip but I had to when I found out I was pregnant (it is a class D drug) and the side effects were horrendous, even with weaning. Just some info for you.
Good luck to you and if you have any other questions regarding migraines, please let me know. My quality of life since starting the Nortrip. has increased considerably and I can't imagine going back to those migraines!!!
Posted by madscientist999 on December 5, 2004, at 12:30:46
In reply to Redirect: migraines, posted by Dr. Bob on December 4, 2004, at 12:31:00
> > I have found that the best treatment for my migraines is a combination of one of the triptans like Zomig, plus a relatively stong pain killer, such as percocet...
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> Sorry to interrupt, but I'd like to redirect this thread to Psycho-Babble Health. Here's a link:
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>From the top of your site... This is a message board for mutual support and education. It focuses on medication-related issues.....This isn't medication related? So sorry...just looking for help...I won't bother you anymore.
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Posted by madscientist999 on December 5, 2004, at 12:30:47
In reply to Re: Redirect: migraines, posted by madscientist999 on December 4, 2004, at 14:10:58
> > > I have found that the best treatment for my migraines is a combination of one of the triptans like Zomig, plus a relatively stong pain killer, such as percocet...
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> > Sorry to interrupt, but I'd like to redirect this thread to Psycho-Babble Health. Here's a link:
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> >From the top of your site... This is a message board for mutual support and education. It focuses on medication-related issues.....This isn't medication related? So sorry...just looking for help...I won't bother you anymore.
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>I don't think you read the whole post.
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 5, 2004, at 12:59:46
In reply to Re: Redirect: migraines, posted by madscientist999 on December 4, 2004, at 14:10:58
>From the top of your site... This is a message board for mutual support and education. It focuses on medication-related issues.....This isn't medication related? So sorry...just looking for help...I won't bother you anymore.
It's medication-related, but this is the board is for medication-related *general health* issues. Please don't take this personally. Thanks,
Bob
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