mkoven Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Since I've been complaining so much recently about my migraines, thought I'd share some signs of improvement. I still haven't found a new local neurologist. BUT, I've been taking ibuprofen 200-400mgs a couple times a day prophylactically since my killer migraine Wednesday night, knowing I was headed into serious hormonal territory. I'd been nervous about this given my recent bad reaction to naproxen, but I do seem to tolerate ibuprofen at this point. I've felt the beginnings of a migraine on and off since Thursday evening, but with the ibuprofen nothing has erupted into a fullblown attack. Today is the first day of my period--usually a guarantee of a migraine. I took 400 before I went to bed and 400 this morning, and so far just a faint/dull preheadache feel. Hope I continue to tolerate the ibuprofen and can stop by tomorrow. And of course, that I can keep any actual migraines at bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I'm glad that seems to be working for you! Have you ever tried a drug called midrin? (I think that's right.) It's a mixture of acetaminophen, caffeine and some sort of muscle relaxant. That's what I use for migraines, and it actually works better for me than the triptans. Cheaper, too. It's actually used for cluster headaches, too.Anyway, just a thought. I'm glad you're feeling better.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoven Posted October 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Hi,Actually, midrin sent me to the ER with my heart racing and chest super tight. I guess we all react differently. Fingers crossed ibuprofen will keep my hormonal headaches at bay, if I take it before they get going. I've been careful to take it with food and with pepcid, to keep my stomach happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 OK, well, scratch that.I tried Effexor once. Sometimes they give it to people as a migraine preventative. Guess what? Three days after I started taking it, I started to get daily migraines. Like you said, we're all different!Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 How are you managing with your migraines? My fingers are crossed for you and the iboprofen working. Take care,Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoven Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I'm towards the end of the vulnerable stretch--day 4 of my period. so far, if I take ibuprofen right at the very first inkling of a migraine, I've been okay. This has been every day, though for the past five days. I don't know if this is a good long term solution, or if it will work over the long haul. I guess it's good to know I tolerate ibuprofen, with all my other drug reactions. I do know that if I take nsaids too regularly, they bother my stomach. I see my pcp in early December. I still don't have a new neurologist. If I tolerate the ibuprofen, I'd prefer that to taking a preventive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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