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I've had 3 migraines in the last 4 weeks. 2 have come today and yesterday, but seem to have been silent migraines. The one I had 4 weeks ago was a proper full on one, with the headache lasting a week afterwards.
Does anyone else suffer with migraines? Do you get silent ones? The pharmacist advised that I speak with my gp as until 4 weeks ago I had not had a migraine for 9 years and 3 in quick succession sees unusual.
Does anyone else suffer with migraines? Do you get silent ones? The pharmacist advised that I speak with my gp as until 4 weeks ago I had not had a migraine for 9 years and 3 in quick succession sees unusual.
stut4 said:
i'm a regular sufferer with aura. sometimes get 1 every 3 months, other times i've had 4 in a week. 
Spoke to a friend who is a GP - he told me ask for a drug called Zolmitriptan.
Tiny little disperable tablets which go under the tongue. Usually within 30 mins of taking one, the symptoms have subsided.
fantastic little drugs, but apparently very expensive - hence why they try and prescribe sumatripan instead (i tried those for 2 years and they only eased things). These new ones actually stop it for me (still feel a crap, but no where near as bad as without them).
I think I might have to ask for them as I'm currently just experiencing another one. Thankfully I am working from home today. 3 in less than 3 weeks. If I knew the trigger then I'd stop doing whatever it is. Just waiting for the headache before taking the sumitripitan. Spoke to a friend who is a GP - he told me ask for a drug called Zolmitriptan.
Tiny little disperable tablets which go under the tongue. Usually within 30 mins of taking one, the symptoms have subsided.
fantastic little drugs, but apparently very expensive - hence why they try and prescribe sumatripan instead (i tried those for 2 years and they only eased things). These new ones actually stop it for me (still feel a crap, but no where near as bad as without them).
Has anyone tried this?
Propranolol
Propranolol is a medication traditionally used to treat angina and high blood pressure, but it's also been shown to effectively prevent migraines. It's usually taken every day in tablet form.
Propranolol is unsuitable for people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and some heart problems. It should be used with caution in people with diabetes.
Side effects of propranolol can include:
cold hands and feet
pins and needles
problems sleeping
tiredness
Propranolol
Propranolol is a medication traditionally used to treat angina and high blood pressure, but it's also been shown to effectively prevent migraines. It's usually taken every day in tablet form.
Propranolol is unsuitable for people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and some heart problems. It should be used with caution in people with diabetes.
Side effects of propranolol can include:
cold hands and feet
pins and needles
problems sleeping
tiredness
LimaDelta said:
The OH has had some success with Botox injections. She's gone from a migraine every 4-6 weeks to one or two a year now.
That is good news for her 
. They're so s
t to have. I read that episodic migraines like mine weren't suitable for Botox injections, even though I am getting them much more regularly. I am hopeful that this medication helps.It seems to be difficult working out the trigger. I thought that I had worked it out, but seemingly haven't. I thought it was down to having a fizzy drink in the morning, so I have stopped that. I didn't sleep very well last night so it could be that. I was also a little bit (very minor) stressed last night about something but I've been more stressed about things since my last episode.
Thankfully the headache isn't too bad so I can still function and have remained at work. My vision itself is still a bit off but it usually is after a migraine, and I feel quite tired. I am on an early finish (but also on call) today so I'll going home and getting some rest in 3 and a bit hours. Hopefully the propranolol starts working in a few weeks (it says to give it 6 to 8 weeks) otherwise the dosage will need upping.
Having an episode on holiday / driving is something I worry about.
Thankfully the headache isn't too bad so I can still function and have remained at work. My vision itself is still a bit off but it usually is after a migraine, and I feel quite tired. I am on an early finish (but also on call) today so I'll going home and getting some rest in 3 and a bit hours. Hopefully the propranolol starts working in a few weeks (it says to give it 6 to 8 weeks) otherwise the dosage will need upping.
Having an episode on holiday / driving is something I worry about.
milfordkong said:
TheAngryDog said:
It seems to be difficult working out the trigger. I thought that I had worked it out, but seemingly haven't. I thought it was down to having a fizzy drink in the morning, so I have stopped that. I didn't sleep very well last night so it could be that. I was also a little bit (very minor) stressed last night about something but I've been more stressed about things since my last episode.
Thankfully the headache isn't too bad so I can still function and have remained at work. My vision itself is still a bit off but it usually is after a migraine, and I feel quite tired. I am on an early finish (but also on call) today so I'll going home and getting some rest in 3 and a bit hours. Hopefully the propranolol starts working in a few weeks (it says to give it 6 to 8 weeks) otherwise the dosage will need upping.
Having an episode on holiday / driving is something I worry about.
Yeah it's really tough locking down the trigger - I thought full sugar Coca Cola was a definite trigger for years and still don't drink it as i'm worried it will bring one on. I always feel knackered for a while afterwards as well. I'd love to figure out exactly what it is that triggers them for me. Thankfully the headache isn't too bad so I can still function and have remained at work. My vision itself is still a bit off but it usually is after a migraine, and I feel quite tired. I am on an early finish (but also on call) today so I'll going home and getting some rest in 3 and a bit hours. Hopefully the propranolol starts working in a few weeks (it says to give it 6 to 8 weeks) otherwise the dosage will need upping.
Having an episode on holiday / driving is something I worry about.
gareth h said:
My cousin has had bad migraines for as long as I can remember, a couple of years ago she tried a gluten free diet and "Bob's your uncle" they disappeared almost completely, certainly worth a try for anybody who's life is being affected.
I really do not know what my trigger is. Every time I get one I haven't done the same things.ST_Nuts said:
Got a bd one came on all a sudden this afternoon
Did you get the pain? They're utter sd one came on all a sudden this afternoon te bags. I am just enjoying one now while at work. Hoping that it is just a silent one, but it is different to the last few silent ones.I haven't needed to take a Sumitriptan yet, the headache hasn't been bad enough.
I think I may need to come off the Propranolol though as I am suffering some of the side affects. I am going to give it a few more days to see how I get on as I have a call with my GP next week to discuss how it has been going.
I think I may need to come off the Propranolol though as I am suffering some of the side affects. I am going to give it a few more days to see how I get on as I have a call with my GP next week to discuss how it has been going.
Sa Calobra said:
TheAngryDog said:
Currently on my second migraine. I think the sumitripitan has really messed me up. Never felt this bad after a migraine and never experienced a issue with my vision for this long after one.
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