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What have y’all tried for chronic/status migraines? I’m on day like 52 of one and I’ve tried literally every medication. I’ve been to the ER twice for a migraine cocktail and I got Botox last week. What else is there?
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Anonymous 1d

as someone who also has migraines i feel you heavy. have you tried looking into muscle relaxants? maybe talk to a neurologist about ajovy injections?

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Anonymous 10h

One thing my doctor has done in severe flare ups is steroids. Doesn’t always work, but can be beneficial. Also trying variations of migraine cocktails. Sometimes they can do it with DHE which is a migraine abortive medicine. Some people benefit from magnesium added.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1d

Ajovy is the only med that works for me to prevent them. Usually my neuro will give me a toradol shot if they linger too long

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1d

I take muscle relaxers but it doesn’t really help, I’ll ask about the injections.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1d

You might need a prior authorization. But insurance will usually cover it if other treatments have failed

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 18h

this is true! also if you look into the ajovy, try to get the 3 month supply rather than the 1 month. it’s been a pain in the ass haggling around my pharmacy and insurance every month

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 18h

Do you think insurance will allow it since Im alrdy using Botox for preventative?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 17h

i can’t say for sure, but i do know that botox and ajovy injections have been used frequently in combination. you can call your insurance to see if you need prior authorization for the medication

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 10h

They actually are known to work better in conjunction. I’m on both and on topomax. Insurance covers it all.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 10h

We also ruled out other factors– at times there was a nerve issue benefiting from a nerve block and sinus issue benefiting from Flonase. Neither were the whole issue, but certainly helped ease the symptoms so that a migraine cocktail or even basic abortive could work. Benzos sometimes have helped by putting in a deep sleep and calming CNS.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 9h

Do you think this will help me get rid of my current chronic migraine that I’ve been having or is this just more preventative?

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