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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Migraine Problem
Hi, I am a chronic migraine sufferer, started in my 20s am now 64 and getting three a week, I take zomig as an abortive treatment, at least three to four tabs a week, doctor has put me on gabapentine, 200mgx3times daily, had an eight day gap from one migraine to next, but now after only six weeks of the treatment am back at three a week, am completely desperate as have no life, the migraine lasts for 30hours generally, excruciating pain, then sick every 30mins for 12 hours, can you suggest anything to help. Deni
Fri, 6 May 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM,
Understanding your concern .As per your query you have symptoms of chronic migraine problem. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescription antidepressants , antiepileptics and calcium channel blockers. Severe migraine can also be treated by the use of ergot alkaloid drugs. These drugs need to be taken under the supervision of your doctor. It is very important to find out trigger factor so that you can avoid that and do meditation and yoga. you should avoid going crowded places. Doctor may also recommend Botox injections in scalp could be tried as an effective long lasting symptoms treatment.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM,
Understanding your concern .As per your query you have symptoms of chronic migraine problem. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescription antidepressants , antiepileptics and calcium channel blockers. Severe migraine can also be treated by the use of ergot alkaloid drugs. These drugs need to be taken under the supervision of your doctor. It is very important to find out trigger factor so that you can avoid that and do meditation and yoga. you should avoid going crowded places. Doctor may also recommend Botox injections in scalp could be tried as an effective long lasting symptoms treatment.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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