Daily Migraines for seven years... afraid to go to the doctor...

Question: Daily Migraines for seven years... afraid to go to the doctor...

Answer:

Dear Tracy;

I feel for your situation and the frustrations that come with it. If it were me, I'd search for the nearest headache specialist (not necessarily the local neurologist). Secondly, addictions are about behaviors, not medications. These terms get thrown around a lot. Sometimes, scalp blood vessels can pulsate during a Migraine and can be felt externally. That does not speak for or against anything. Chronic daily headaches or chronic daily Migraines do require a prophylaxis approach to suppress them, as you likely know. Good luck with the search for someone to help you.

Good luck,
John Claude Krusz

Dear Tracy,

I'd like to add to what Dr. Krusz said. I know you've tried many preventive medications, but it's literally impossible for you to have tried them all. There are over 100 medications being used successfully as Migraine preventives. Given that number, plus all the various combinations, it's virtually impossible for anyone to have tried them all. Also, with all those possibilities, doctors are now able to find effective preventive regimens for at least 98% of Migraineurs. Not only is it a great feeling to have fewer Migraines, but it's healthier for our bodies. As Dr. Krusz said, find yourself a true Migraine specialist with an established track record. I can tell you from personal experience that doing that can make all the difference in the world. There's a link below to our directory of recommended specialists.

Hang in there,
Teri Robert

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