There is a great resource from the Patient Advocate Foundation called Migraine CareLine that helps patients who have been denied by their insurance to get access to medications. I’m currently using them to see if I can get a medication dosage covered that was previously denied. I highly recommend it and it’s free.
That’s a hard question to answer. Migraine is a complex neurological disease and it affects everyone so differently. There is no cure for migraine but what has been shown to work best is combination therapy. Combining the use of a CGRP inhibitor such as Emgality, Aimovig or Ajovy with Botox can greatly increase the outcomes of lowering frequency and severity. Trigger management, sleep hygiene, diet, exercise, etc. all play a role as well.
Speak with your doctor about what the best steps are for your particular migraine. I hate that you also live with this disease. I wish you the best of luck. It’s a process for sure. Hugs. 💜💜
Do you get auras?
ReplyDeleteHi Helen,
DeleteNo, I do not get auras with my migraine.
Do you use any essential oils to help with your migraines?
ReplyDeleteI occasionally use essential oils, mainly lavender because it is soothing and calming.
DeleteI am 65 yrs old and have gotten migraines since I was 9 or 10.
ReplyDeleteThe pain, nausea and light sensitivity. My insurance will not pay for my medication.
There is a great resource from the Patient Advocate Foundation called Migraine CareLine that helps patients who have been denied by their insurance to get access to medications. I’m currently using them to see if I can get a medication dosage covered that was previously denied. I highly recommend it and it’s free.
Deletehttps://migraine.pafcareline.org/
Oh my goodness, I tried essential oils... any odors of any kind just make my head hurt worse.
ReplyDeleteEssential oils are triggers for some. For me, they work and don’t bother me but it’s limited to specific scents.
DeleteWhat else can be done to stop these migranes?
ReplyDeleteThat’s a hard question to answer. Migraine is a complex neurological disease and it affects everyone so differently. There is no cure for migraine but what has been shown to work best is combination therapy. Combining the use of a CGRP inhibitor such as Emgality, Aimovig or Ajovy with Botox can greatly increase the outcomes of lowering frequency and severity. Trigger management, sleep hygiene, diet, exercise, etc. all play a role as well.
DeleteSpeak with your doctor about what the best steps are for your particular migraine. I hate that you also live with this disease. I wish you the best of luck. It’s a process for sure. Hugs. 💜💜