I have been having migraines for two weeks now.. been on 3 medications... Help?

It can be really hard to find migraine medications that work.

How long have you been on the topamax? It took almost two months for topamax to even start to help me. Topamax is a preventative medication so it will not help to treat your migraines at at all.

Relpax and all triptans (imitrex, treximet, maxalt, zomig, etc) are about the same and don't work for everyone. Me included!

The injections for pain that they gave you will usually help for a little while, but the problem with them is they cause rebound headaches. Which could make your headache seem like it is lasting forever.

My suggestion: Find a neurologist who is willing to help you! I didn't find any relief until I did. Find one who is actually interested in headaches or who actually suffers from them. Otherwise you won't really be getting any help. Urgent care/the ER might help for immediate relief but they will not figure out what is wrong with you.

The chance of anything else being wrong is probably pretty slim, but it probably wouldn't hurt to get at least a CT scan. Talk to your doctor about it.

OK if you have been having a constant pain for 2 weeks, it is definitely not a standard migraine. It is a almost definitely a cervicogenic (neck caused) headache. I would be willing to bet that it becomes worse when you move your head and there is pain at the base of your skull in the back. Also, when the headache first came on, It probably started at the back of your head and came forward. A regular migraine will only last for a day or so. A cervicogenic will last until the neck is corrected. In addition, a cervicogenic can mimic a migraine including all the symptoms you have mentioned.

So, I recommend that you see a chiropractor. Ask them if they specialize in an "occiput" (pronounced oxi-put) adjustment. This is what you need. I have seen patients with your type of symptoms that were helped within 45 minutes. The fastest was less than 30 seconds.

If you have any more questions,please feel free to e-mail me at dare2care@dishmail.net. I really wish you the best.

There is no known medical cure for migraine headaches, and often migraine sufferers become discouraged when treatments do not rectify the problem. Doctors often prescribe a combination of medications such as abortive and preventative drugs, to try and prevent the migraine before it begins or lessen the pain when a migraine strikes.

Abortive medications will stop the headache and may prevent the recurrence of symptoms. They should be taken at the first indication of a migraine headache. Over-the-counter medications include Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s) such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and naproxen as well as aspirin.

Prescribed medications include ergotamine, a vasoconstrictor, and serotonin receptor agonists. Preventive medication is specifically geared towards people who suffer from recurrent migraines, experiencing at least one a week, and includes prescription medication such as beta-blockers, anti-depressants, anti-convulsants and calcium channel blockers.

Natural Remedies

Herbal and homeopathic remedies can offer an effective natural solution and can be of assistance in alleviating the painful and discomforting symptoms of a migraine. Herbs such as Silybum marianus (Milk Thistle), Passiflora Incarnata and Hypericum perforatum (also known as St. John’s Wort) can be extremely beneficial in helping to soothe the recurrence of pounding headaches. In addition, studies have suggested that the herb Feverfew, when used regularly, can help to eliminate or greatly reduce the frequency and severity of headaches and migraines.

In taking a holistic view of your health, you can address many factors that contribute to optimal physical, mental and emotional well-being. Natural and herbal remedies can be used to help address the root causes of the ailment and not just the symptoms.

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It could be blood pressure