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Post by adelbert on Mar 20, 2018 6:11:07 GMT -6
I just had my appt this morning and it went great. My doctor agreed that I should definitely switch to a preventative as I'm using it so often. He said we could choose between a beta blocker, an anti seizure medication, and something else which I forgot. We're going to start with a Beta blocker and see how it goes. He said I should give it about 3 months to decide if it is helping and if not we'll try something else. He mentioned that weight gain can be a side effect but I don't care if it means my migraines go down.
He mentioned the drug that will be coming out in the States and injected but said it would be awhile before that will be allowed in Germany.
Thanks everyone!
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Post by karabear on Mar 20, 2018 8:08:13 GMT -6
I just had my appt this morning and it went great. My doctor agreed that I should definitely switch to a preventative as I'm using it so often. He said we could choose between a beta blocker, an anti seizure medication, and something else which I forgot. We're going to start with a Beta blocker and see how it goes. He said I should give it about 3 months to decide if it is helping and if not we'll try something else. He mentioned that weight gain can be a side effect but I don't care if it means my migraines go down. He mentioned the drug that will be coming out in the States and injected but said it would be awhile before that will be allowed in Germany. Thanks everyone! I'm so glad your appointment went well! Just as a heads up, I still take propranolol (a beta blocker) for a separate issue. I saw my GYN recently for some issues and to discuss my lack of libido. She mentioned that was a common side effect of beta blockers. I didn't experience any weight gain from it though. I really hope it helps!
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Post by joy on Mar 20, 2018 10:10:44 GMT -6
I took the beta blocker and it was magical for me. No side effects aside from mild light-headedness.
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Post by lostinfaith225 on Mar 20, 2018 11:18:26 GMT -6
I’m taking it just once a day. I am having about 1 migraine a month....maybe 2. Blah. I’m going on my ninth migraine this month. Bottle says to take it 2-3x a day. I currently do once, as well, but I need to change something. My preventative isn’t helping right now, either. 🙁 Boo I’m sorry. What preventative do you take?
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Post by joy on Mar 20, 2018 11:20:45 GMT -6
Blah. I’m going on my ninth migraine this month. Bottle says to take it 2-3x a day. I currently do once, as well, but I need to change something. My preventative isn’t helping right now, either. 🙁 Boo I’m sorry. What preventative do you take? [br Currently, zonisamide (anti-seizure). Previously, nadalol (beta blocker).
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Post by lostinfaith225 on Mar 20, 2018 11:32:42 GMT -6
Boo I’m sorry. What preventative do you take? [br Currently, zonisamide (anti-seizure). Previously, nadalol (beta blocker). I hated nadalol. I haven’t heard of the zonisamide. Do you think it helps? I just started pristique in November. So far it has held the number of migraines down like topamax did for me, but without the side effects!
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Post by joy on Mar 20, 2018 13:22:57 GMT -6
Nadalol was amazing for me until I had my daughter. It stopped working after that but I was on a low dose.
Zonisamide is supposed to work like topomax but with less side effects. It makes me half crazy and I don’t think works well for me.
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Post by joy on Mar 20, 2018 13:23:36 GMT -6
Honestly, my biggest migraine trigger is stress. And so much of my stress I can’t fix right now. It’s awful.
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Post by adelbert on May 30, 2018 5:01:22 GMT -6
Thanks for all your input everyone!
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Post by joy on May 30, 2018 10:17:53 GMT -6
I’m so so glad it helped you!
I was prescribed Aimovig (new class of migraine preventative, just approved) yesterday. I’m hoping for equally positive results.
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Post by Lord Disick on May 30, 2018 10:31:20 GMT -6
Love the update, adelbert! Beta blockers were a lifesaver for me when I had chronic migraines. I hoarded those puppies and used them for public speaking for years after, too.
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Post by adelbert on May 30, 2018 10:45:57 GMT -6
I’m so so glad it helped you! I was prescribed Aimovig (new class of migraine preventative, just approved) yesterday. I’m hoping for equally positive results. I know you've been waiting for that Joy. I hope it brings you relief!
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