Re:Hi from drfrank - migraines

February 19, 2002

Dear Dr. ,

Thank you very much for the info regarding migraines; I appreciate it very

much. I will do a little research on the meds that you mentioned, and then

take it up with my doctor. I am currently on Neurontin, and recommend it, as

it has been helpful to me on several levels; pain, mental acuity, anxiety...

Also, your answer confirmed that which I was suspicious of, which is that

the headaches are probably some kind of residual/rebound side effect of the

narcotics; probably on top of a problem that previously existed, perhaps not,

but I guess what really matters right now is addressing the headaches

themselves, eh?

I surely do appreciate your willingness to be so helpful to each/all of us,

and I feel guilty for " taking advantage " of your experience and knowledge...

but I am very grateful that you have been so willing to be so helpful and

generous.

Thank you very much, you are a good soul.

Peace,

Terry in KC

<< It's a real catch-22. Apparently both narcotics and the specific

anti-migraine-medicines can cause rebound headaches which is actually an

acceleration of the frequency and intensity of headaches. I specifically

asked the neurologist

today when do I actually take Imitrex or Zomig (the meds specifically for a

migraine). I explained that I have average headaches from my oxycontin at

least once every 1-2 days. She explained to take the rescue migraine

headache medicines when it starts with the throbbing, one sided,

sick,light-sensitive headaches only. She said I may wind up needing

Neurontin which is an anti-seizure medicine to prevent headaches and that

may actually help the pancreatitis pain as well. There's also a new

medicine called topamax which is supposed to be phenomenonal with minimal

side effects.-- >>

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