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Old 02/09/2005, 10:18 PM
dcoufal dcoufal is offline
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Originally posted by Sierra
well, I've had a headache from being in a smoking room - But a severe migraine where I feel the need to poke my eyes out with my thumbs is typically triggered by a more severe circumstance - That I suppose I am lucky for - I dont take ANY drugs for ANYTHING by choice - I cope with what I have - Even if that means rolling on the floor howling in pain and Poking myself in the eye with my thumbs for 3 4 5 hours.
I rarely have pain with the migraines... If I have pain, it's usually just a bad headache. My migraines only cause the loss of vision/hearing, difficulty with speech, etc. I tried the "drug free" method for several years..... People calling 911 because they think you're having a stroke and you can't explain otherwise isn't fun.
I take as few drugs as possible: daily diuretic for high BP (had to be threatened by the Dr. to do it) and daily ibuprofen (low dose) for migraine prophylaxis. And, at $12/pill for the Frova.... I try to steer clear of any triggers.
My mom still does the "drug free" method, though.
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