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I have been suffering classical migraines since I was 16...

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I have been suffering classical migraines since I was 16yrs old I don't suffer as many attacks as I used too. However the migraines I do take last's for 72 hrs and the pain drives me insane. I take Migraleve which really doesn't help anymore, I have had sanomigran, Imagran both tab and Injection forms and also Zomig, these no longer help either I always find myself going back to the Migraleve. I happened to notice that Propranolol can help relieve symptoms I was given that drug for bad panic attacks, my doctor does not agree with patients reading the information leaflets inside as he thinks that the side effects mentioned is a psychological matter and I was not aware this medication can help me. I am so grateful this information was available on the net so that sufferers like myself can get some relief. Thankyou Dee

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  • Guest
    Guest

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    I get what seems to be recognised now as Pure Menstrual Migraine and for me Imigran (Sumatriptan) has proved to be a wonder drug. Once I'm sure a migraine is on it's way and not just a normal headache (localised pain behind one eye; tiredness; general fuzziness) I take a tablet and within 20 minutes the symptoms have gone.

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  • nads1978
    nads1978

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    I suffer from hemiplegic migraines and constent headakes. My right side sometimes gets paralysed my speech is slurred and sometimes my face droops, i get these migraines 4 to 5 times a week. I'M going to see a hospital specialist who said he will inject optical nerve block in my head - has anyone had this what is it like? also please some one tell me how you cope with hemiplegic migraines - i have been off work now for 4 months.
  • petered
    petered Guest

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    I agree that sometimes the leaflets inside are not helpful to patients and I an not surprised your GP does not agree with patients reading the leaflets inside the. Over the past while the Migraines that I would get have reduced.

    Had a flare up just about a month ago, due to not being give the correct medication, while I was in hospital for some treatment for a chest infection.

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