Hi everyone..
I just found an article on WebMD "Arthritis Drug May Help Migraines" by Jeanie Davis. It talks about using Vioxx (an anti-inflammotory drug and rizatriptan - (Maxalt)together as a help to lower the frequency of getting Migraines. It is also supposed to get rid of the headache faster. Some therapies are using Prednisone or another corticosteroid going along with this new thought. SO...I was wondering if any of you have Migraines and if you have tried this "new treatment" with any results?
I ask, because I am on a Migraine tour which has lasted 2 weeks now.:-( I've been taking my Imitrex everyday @$17 A PILL!! It helps with the pain... but I would much rather buy Cathe videos for my friends (as I have them all) or do something else with the money..like a new fitness room.
I find that when I get a cold or virus or when the weather changes, it will trigger my Migraines. My neurologist said years ago, that my brain has an ON switch when I get my headaches and it gets stuck. The headache will just have to wear itself out..which can last for months at a time. I also have mild lupus. So far, it has been settled in my knees. Heaven forbid, I hope it hasn't entered my brain. :-(. This treatment is also the new thing for lupians too. That is why I am most interested about this new therapy and if anyone has had any success. I like to get as much info as I can before I schedule a chat with my doctor.
Thank you so much in advance for any experiences and your input.
With you in fitness,
Wanda
I just found an article on WebMD "Arthritis Drug May Help Migraines" by Jeanie Davis. It talks about using Vioxx (an anti-inflammotory drug and rizatriptan - (Maxalt)together as a help to lower the frequency of getting Migraines. It is also supposed to get rid of the headache faster. Some therapies are using Prednisone or another corticosteroid going along with this new thought. SO...I was wondering if any of you have Migraines and if you have tried this "new treatment" with any results?
I ask, because I am on a Migraine tour which has lasted 2 weeks now.:-( I've been taking my Imitrex everyday @$17 A PILL!! It helps with the pain... but I would much rather buy Cathe videos for my friends (as I have them all) or do something else with the money..like a new fitness room.
I find that when I get a cold or virus or when the weather changes, it will trigger my Migraines. My neurologist said years ago, that my brain has an ON switch when I get my headaches and it gets stuck. The headache will just have to wear itself out..which can last for months at a time. I also have mild lupus. So far, it has been settled in my knees. Heaven forbid, I hope it hasn't entered my brain. :-(. This treatment is also the new thing for lupians too. That is why I am most interested about this new therapy and if anyone has had any success. I like to get as much info as I can before I schedule a chat with my doctor.
Thank you so much in advance for any experiences and your input.
With you in fitness,
Wanda