Re: Migraines and Dealing With RA

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Hi , Everyone complains with a headach now and then but I remember wishing I would just DIE than have to live through these every week , but they just don't know do they what they are missing ! john LH <saludo@...> wrote: So did I! I had my first one at 4 years old, and remember it clearly. I had a bad reaction to caffergot and years ago that was the only thing for it, so I just assumed there was nothing I could do. I would go for days with that horrible throbbing and nausea, working or whatever, and just gritting my teeth and holding on. I finally mentioned to my primary care physician that I got migraines, and she immediately prescribed it. It was a true miracle drug -- I have a whole new life with it. Nothing I've ever experienced or had done has been as bad as the pain from those(I even had bladder surgery under a local anesthetic and it didn't come close). In an ironic way, it equipped me to deal with RA a whole lot easier. I've learned to watch for the aura and be aware of what's happening, and I can prevent

almost 99% of them. I'm also getting less of them too. I've been on it for about ten years. ----- Original Message ----- From: john stratton Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 8:34 AM Subject: Re: Re: endometriosis and RA ( OT ) Yes ,,, and it's the only thing I founld that worked for me in 20 some years the tricky part is knowing how soon before hand to take it or you can still wind up with a knock down bad one , then I got a bisophere HTZ betta blocker that done the trick stoped them all to geather and I had multilble migrians weekly since I was a youngester ! JOHN

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I have heard so much about migrains ...is this something to do with RA. I started having them every month for about 4 or 5 years now. It always happens around my period so I just assumed it had something to do with my periods. But now I'm not so sure. I started with methotrexate and remicade around the time the headaches started. I have tried zomig which as horrible side affects that make my whole body hurt even my hair. and the my doc gave me maxalt to try and the first two times I took it, it worked with no side effects but hasnt worked at all since then. I go back to the doc on tues the 10th and going to ask for something else again. Maybe I'll have to mention the imitrex. I JUST LOVE THIS GROUP !!!! I am so thankful for all of

you and your advice. in Michigan LH <saludo@...> wrote: So did I! I had my first one at 4 years old, and remember it clearly. I had a bad reaction to caffergot and years ago that was the only thing for it, so I just assumed there was nothing I could do. I would go for days with that horrible throbbing and nausea, working or whatever, and just gritting my teeth and holding on. I finally mentioned to my primary care physician that I got migraines, and she immediately prescribed it. It was a true miracle drug -- I have a whole new life with

it. Nothing I've ever experienced or had done has been as bad as the pain from those(I even had bladder surgery under a local anesthetic and it didn't come close). In an ironic way, it equipped me to deal with RA a whole lot easier. I've learned to watch for the aura and be aware of what's happening, and I can prevent almost 99% of them. I'm also getting less of them too. I've been on it for about ten years. ----- Original Message ----- From: john stratton Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 8:34 AM Subject: Re: Re: endometriosis and RA ( OT ) Yes ,,, and it's the only thing I founld that worked for me in 20 some years the tricky part is knowing how soon before hand to take it or you can still wind up with a knock down bad one , then I got a bisophere HTZ betta blocker that done the trick stoped them all to geather and I had multilble migrians weekly since I was a youngester

! JOHN

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Migraine syndrome is not related to RA, but certain medications can trigger migraines in susceptible people. Taking Imitrex is a quality-of-life issue; it has been linked to some heart problems, should not be taken with birth control pills, etc. It's a serious drug which can have serious side effects, and needs to be thoroughly discussed with your physician.

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Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 3:17 PM

Subject: Re: Migraines and Dealing With RA

I have heard so much about migrains ...is this something to do with RA. I started having them every month for about 4 or 5 years now. It always happens around my period so I just assumed it had something to do with my periods. But now I'm not so sure. I started with methotrexate and remicade around the time the headaches started. I have tried zomig which as horrible side affects that make my whole body hurt even my hair. and the my doc gave me maxalt to try and the first two times I took it, it worked with no side effects but hasnt worked at all since then. I go back to the doc on tues the 10th and going to ask for something else again. Maybe I'll have to mention the imitrex.

I JUST LOVE THIS GROUP !!!! I am so thankful for all of you and your advice.

in Michigan

LH <saludo@...> wrote:

So did I! I had my first one at 4 years old, and remember it clearly. I had a bad reaction to caffergot and years ago that was the only thing for it, so I just assumed there was nothing I could do. I would go for days with that horrible throbbing and nausea, working or whatever, and just gritting my teeth and holding on. I finally mentioned to my primary care physician that I got migraines, and she immediately prescribed it. It was a true miracle drug -- I have a whole new life with it. Nothing I've ever experienced or had done has been as bad as the pain from those(I even had bladder surgery under a local anesthetic and it didn't come close). In an ironic way, it equipped me to deal with RA a whole lot easier. I've learned to watch for the aura and be aware of what's happening, and I can prevent almost 99% of them. I'm also getting less of them too. I've been on it for about ten years.

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From: john stratton

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 8:34 AM

Subject: Re: Re: endometriosis and RA ( OT )

Yes ,,, and it's the only thing I founld that worked for me in 20 some years the tricky part is knowing how soon before hand to take it or you can still wind up with a knock down bad one , then I got a bisophere HTZ betta blocker that done the trick stoped them all to geather and I had multilble migrians weekly since I was a youngester ! JOHN

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I've been getting migraines for years, well before my RA set in. Mine are

mostly related to my period. Sometimes I can get up to 4 during that time. I

tried the perscription meds, this was about 3 years ago. I had some inhaled

drug that freaked me out and I wouldn't even take it, I just didn't like the

method of delivery! I took the pain pill (don't remember what it was called,

but

it wasn't Percoset or Vicodin) and I was practically comatose!

I actually found that Excedrin for Migraines worked really well for me! It will

completely go away if I catch the headache early and lessen if I take it later.

My headaches usually come on in my sleep so its sometimes hard to catch.

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> So did I! I had my first one at 4 years old, and remember it clearly. I had a

bad reaction to caffergot and years ago that was the only thing for it, so I

just

assumed there was nothing I could do. I would go for days with that horrible

throbbing and nausea, working or whatever, and just gritting my teeth and

holding on. I finally mentioned to my primary care physician that I got

migraines, and she immediately prescribed it. It was a true miracle drug -- I

have a whole new life with it. Nothing I've ever experienced or had done has

been as bad as the pain from those(I even had bladder surgery under a local

anesthetic and it didn't come close). In an ironic way, it equipped me to deal

with RA a whole lot easier. I've learned to watch for the aura and be aware of

what's happening, and I can prevent almost 99% of them. I'm also getting less

of them too. I've been on it for about ten years.

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> From: john stratton

> Rheumatoid Arthritis

> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 8:34 AM

> Subject: Re: Re: endometriosis and RA ( OT )

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> Yes ,,, and it's the only thing I founld that worked for me in 20 some

years

the tricky part is knowing how soon before hand to take it or you can still wind

up with a knock down bad one , then I got a bisophere HTZ betta blocker that

done the trick stoped them all to geather and I had multilble migrians weekly

since I was a youngester !

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JOHN

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Imitrex is only for migraine, not stress. It's not a pain medication, and does not relieve pain. It's sumatriptan succinate, and acts on receptors in the brain. It wouldn't do anything for tension as far as the pain. When I take it for a different type headache, it doesn't do anything for me at all(so I only take it for migraines).

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Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 8:54 PM

Subject: Re: Migraines and Dealing With RA

Wow thanks and thats alot to think about. I didnt realize about the side effects for imitrex. My sister in law takes it and I dont think she gets migraines I think she just has stress headaches ( but she is also a former herion user). My headaches are pretty severe. I cant stand light or noise and I get so sick to my stomach some times its just unbearable. I take davrocet and vicodin for pain with RA and thought it would help with the migraines but it doesnt even touch the pain. I will definatly talk about different options with my doctor.

Again I LOVE this group I am so glad I joined .

Thanks

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Hello , They have Imatrex that is in a inhaler to as this type never worked for me but the pills did the differance i dont have a clue . <catdelouise@...> wrote: I've been getting migraines for years, well before my RA set in. Mine are mostly related to my period. Sometimes I can get up to 4 during that time. I tried the perscription meds, this was about 3 years ago. I had some inhaled drug that freaked me out and I wouldn't even take it, I just didn't like the method of delivery! I took the pain pill (don't remember what it was called, but it wasn't Percoset or Vicodin) and I was practically comatose! I actually found that Excedrin for Migraines worked really well for me! It will completely go away if I catch the headache early and lessen if I take it later. My headaches usually come on in my sleep so its sometimes hard to catch. > group "Rheumatoid Arthritis" on the web.

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Hello , I cann't relate Migrians to R/A I had them all my life , buts it's interesting my grandmother on my fathers side had them all her life but no R/A ? <angelac71@...> wrote: I have

heard so much about migrains ...is this something to do with RA. I started having them every month for about 4 or 5 years now. It always happens around my period so I just assumed it had something to do with my periods. But now I'm not so sure. I started with methotrexate and remicade around the time the headaches started. I have tried zomig which as horrible side affects that make my whole body hurt even my hair. and the my doc gave me maxalt to try and the first two times I took it, it worked with no side effects but hasnt worked at all since then. I go back to the doc on tues the 10th and going to ask for something else again. Maybe I'll have to mention the imitrex. I JUST LOVE THIS GROUP !!!! I am so thankful for all of you and your advice.

in Michigan LH <saludo@...> wrote: So did I! I had my first one at 4 years old, and remember it clearly. I had a bad reaction to caffergot and years ago that was the only thing for it, so I just assumed there was nothing I could do. I would go for days with that horrible throbbing and nausea, working or whatever, and just gritting my teeth and holding on. I finally mentioned to my primary care physician that I got migraines, and she immediately prescribed it. It was a true miracle drug -- I have a whole new

life with it. Nothing I've ever experienced or had done has been as bad as the pain from those(I even had bladder surgery under a local anesthetic and it didn't come close). In an ironic way, it equipped me to deal with RA a whole lot easier. I've learned to watch for the aura and be aware of what's happening, and I can prevent almost 99% of them. I'm also getting less of them too. I've been on it for about ten years. ----- Original Message ----- From: john stratton Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 8:34 AM Subject: Re: Re: endometriosis and RA ( OT ) Yes ,,, and it's the only thing I founld that worked for me in 20 some years the tricky part is knowing how soon before hand to take it or you can still wind up with a knock down bad one , then I got a bisophere HTZ betta blocker that done the trick stoped them all to geather and I had multilble migrians weekly since I was a youngester

! JOHN DSL Something to write home

about. Just $16.99/mo. or less

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Yes, , now that you mention it, I believe it was Imatrex in the inhaled

form.

I am sticking to Excedrin!

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