Just found out my headaches are Migraines

I have had migraines since I was eight years old. I have literally tried over 100 medications solely for migraines. Over the years certain things have helped, but 8 months ago I found something that worked the best anything has ever worked: Botox for migraines. Botox for migraines isn't like regular Botox; it does nothing for aging or wrinkles (some people on mylot don't seem to understand that as I have been called vain). It's 15 injections in the shoulders, neck, back of head, sides of head, forehead, and then right between the eyes. It has changed my world; I don't even have sinus headaches anymore! My neurologist actually wrote a book about migraines. I go every 3 months, and my insurance pays for it. Obviously, you should do what your doctor recommends. But if things don't get better for you I highly recommend it. And if my less than great insurance covers it, most insurances will. I have a passion for helping people with health problems I too have. I just want people to know there is help. I've been in ERs because my migraines lasted four or five days, and I feel for people who suffer too. Botox isn't exactly fun or easy, but it effective, and that is what I needed. If you are into all natural options there is this thing called 8 Greens that helped me. Sometimes my migraines would suddenly appear, but others would be auras. For the ones that started out slow I would take an 8 Greens or two, and it would go away without getting throw up worthy. It didn't work for ones I woke up with, but if they started out slow 8 Greens helped. It was a random find as I ordered it because I heard good things about the health benefits. Long story short: I discovered it helped my migraines. Sorry this is so long!

I have had migraines since I was 5 years old so I understand how debilitating they can be. I get an aura about a half hour before the actual migraine starts so I can take medication. I am so glad you got a diagnosis and it is something that can be dealt with.

Although migraines are painful, I am thankful that you received this news. It could have been much worse. Did she suggest keeping a food journal to try to find out your triggers at all?

That's good and bad news Vicki. The good news it's migraines and not something more serious but the bad news....migraines are painful. Hope the meds work. My mom suffered from migraines all her life and some were debilitating.

I hope the medicines you have now will help you with your migraine.

So happy you know what is going on. I have had these as well. Good luck with your meds.

@1creekgirl Knowing is half the cure. Let’s hope you also get the other half.

You'll be very relieved to have a diagnosis, I'm sure.

Ouch. Well I'm glad you at least have answers and hopefully medicine that works

Hopefully the meds will work.

Thank goodness you know what it is now and can deal with it. I hope the meds help.