Thanks for all of the tips. I'm so sorry that so many people here also get migraines.

Quote Originally Posted by lizbud
I have migraines too & they can be horrid. It does take time for the med to build up in your system before it's really effective. How long have you been taking your medication?
The neurologist gave me an rx for 550 mg tablets of Naproxen Sodium (basically extra strength Alieve) for when I feel a headache coming on. If that doesn't work after 20-30 minutes, I'm supposed to take the Sumatriptan. Most of the time the Alieve works, but one time I had the most awful migraine and took the Sumatriptan and it amazingly made it MUCH worse. I haven't tried it again...I have been trying a combo of Alieve/Advil instead, but it doesn't work very well for the really bad headaches.

Quote Originally Posted by Scooter's Mom
I'm one of the "lucky" ones who has chronic migraines - 15+ days a month of migraines. They suck! I applied for disability but was told I didn't meet the criteria.
I'm so sorry to hear that you get them so often.