WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2000: Re: Migraines

Re: Migraines - how do I get medication?

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 9 Nov 2000 17:12:12 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 9 Nov 2000, Anna wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>for years, I've been having menstruation-related migraines. Whenever I
>go back to see my family in Europe, I pick up Imitrex and another
>(non-OTC) med (lots of docs in my family :-), but now I'm stuck here for
>a while, and my GP practically refuses to give me anything. She
>switched my bcp twice - to no avail yet after 8 months on the one and
>two months on the next - and I'm not really free to change doctors due
>to insurance problems.
>Other than pricelining for a cheap ticket - what do I do???
>
>--
>Anna
>

Hi Anna,

Talk to your GP and tell her about your headaches and that you have taken Imitrex and found great relief from it. If there are no other health problems that would prohibit your use of Imitrex, maybe if you sit down with her and explain your situation, she would be willing to Rx the Imitrex. Other than switching MD's which you say is not really an option at this point, I don't have any other suggestions.

Well, I do have another suggestion. OCP's can cause Migraines for some women, so maybe this is one of the reasons for your migraines. What about coming off the OCP's completely and see how things go from there. There are other non hormonal BC methods that you might want to try (Condoms, foam, diaphram to name a few)

Good luck to you!

-- Robin

-- ~Robin~

I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.

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