On What a Migraineur Will Do

But first, a bit of good news, for a change. I woke up this morning and noticed something strange. No nausea! And the pain from my migraine, much less. On a scale of 1 to 10, about a 4. Half of what it's been the past several weeks. And instead of my entire head throbbing the pain is much more isolated. I consider this a good sign.

At the doctor's office, more good news. The results from Friday's MRI are in. Everything looks good. What a relief!

I'm getting ready for my appointment with the neurologist next week. I compiled a list of everything I've tried over the past month or so to get rid of this migraine. For "funnsies" (as one of my co-workers" would say) I decided to share that list on my blog.

Maxalt: medication best if taken at onset of migraine.
Topamax: used to treat seizures, taken in smaller doses used to prevent migraines. I've been taking since 2001, it's been working since 2001. Working that is, until now.
Aleve
Cranial sacral massage: provided some short-term relief.
Percocet: narcotic, pain reliever, had allergic reaction and discontinued use immediately
Zophran: anti-nausea medication
Toradol tablets and injections: NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) used to treat pain.
Stadol injection: narcotic, pain reliever
Phenergan: anti-nausea medication
Tylenol 2: (caffeine/codeine combo from Canada)
Baclofen: muscle relaxer
Feverfew: herbal supplement, suggested by my massage therapist to treat migraines.
Magnetic bracelet: heard magnetics are good for migraines.
Excedrin Migraine
BC Analgesic Powder & Coke: The reason they call it BC is because it's been around since Before Christ. I kid! The BC and Coke remedy is some disgusting concoction my dad came up with. He apparently lived on BC & Coke back in the day when he suffered from migraines. He says the best way to take it is to swallow the power and chase it down with a swig of Coke. I say a shot of Jack Daniels would have done just as well. Or a knock in the head with an iron skillet. Yuck!

Essential Oils: recommended by a co-worker.

Tiger Balm: another cure-all suggested by my dad.

Mouth Guard: the migraine pain caused me to start clinching my teeth so hard my jaw started to hurt.