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Re: MigrainsFrom: anonymous@obgyn.netWed, 29 Sep 1999 11:50:12 -0500 (CDT)
I also get continous migrains which I take Propranolol (generic for Inderal)daily. It does help but once my cycle starts it's normal for me to have a headache for at least 3 days straight night/day. So bad that I have Vicodin prescribed to me and that just takes the edge off. I seem to think it has something to do with my period but my Dr. doesn't agree. Should I get a second opinion? I've been taking Propranolol for over 2 years now and my Dr. says it'll eventually go away or not,but not to worry since there really isn't anything wrong with taking the medication. But when the headaches come I am so misrable! They make me nausous and it's very hard to function. So you are not alone! DMCAt Mon, 21 Apr 1997, Debra wrote: > >At Sun, 20 Apr 1997, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >> >>At Fri, 18 Apr 1997, Debra wrote: >>> >>>My migraines are directly related to my cycle. I've been to many >>>different GYN's and Neurologists. I have yet to find an solution to the >>>pain. I've tried imetrix, cafregot... the list goes on. I've have all >>>the test including an MRI. When not on the pill, I experienced dots and >>>lines in my vision along with my headaches, so I went back on. When on >>>the pill I still get headaches on my "off" days. My latest attempt from >>>a GYN was to put me on Depo Prevera. This helped only about 10% more >>>than the pill, however, I've been a little depressed (no up or high >>>days), irritable, and I have absolutly no sex drive. My search has >>>lasted over 8 years. I'm very frustrated. I feel like no doctor wants >>>to deal with me the GYN's send me to the Neurologist and vice versa. >>>What do I do next? Someone else must have the same problem. >> >>Debra, >>My heart goes out to you. Not only do I treat these as a physician, but >>it runs in my family - 5 generations - menstrual migraines mainly, but >>at other times too. I know how this can affect your ENTIRE life. >>I don't know if yhou've tried the following (since it seems like you've >>done everything possible so far) but here goes: Caveat - These are daily >>medications used as a preventative. >> >>Inderal (and if unable to take for a variety of medical conditions or if >>it didn't work): >> >>Verapamil (a calcium channel blocker for hypertension, found out by >>coincidence to prevent migraines) >> >>Amytriptiline (an anti-anxiety medication which is used to potentiate >>(make it work better) the Verapamil) >> >>Sansert (serious side effects including pulmonary fibrosis (treatment >>limited to 6 months)) >> >>Periactin (major complaint is weight gain - I mean major!) >> >>If, indeed your body is responding a change in hormones rather than a >>drop in hormones, constant hormone therapy with a withdrawl bleed every >>4 months (this is safe) can be done. Also, some people have written >>about pre treating the menstrual migraine to prevent it.......kind of >>like pre treating a stain so it never forms. Medications like Motrin >>800mg or Anaprox DS can be used, starting treatment 2-3 days prior to >>when you expect your period/migraine. This has worked on a significant >>number of my patients. Good luck with this vexing problem. >> >>-- >>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS >>OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York >>Great Neck, New York >> >>*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. >>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to >>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options. >> >Thanks for the info Dr.Marchbein. I have tried Amitriptliene in a very >low dose though, (I was part of a study) and I have tried the Motrin >daily. I would like to discuss the other options with a physician but >just moved to Rochester MN and I don't usually have good luck finding an >understanding Dr. like yourself. Any suggestions? My last doctor said, >"Why would you take Isocet, why not just take tylenol." She didn't quite >understand how painful a migraine is. Thanks > >-- >debra >
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