Some of you may remember me posting about insane migraines. Well, I have tried EVERYTHING I can and the only thing that has worked so far is Topamax, which gave me a kidney stone that needed removing surgically! So, I am off of it. I tried Namenda (alzheimer's drug with good clinical results for migraine sufferers), but it didn't seem to work.
A little over a week ago, I find myself paralyzed on my right side with a migraine. I was admitted to the ER and given a lot of drugs. I also FINALLY got to see a very good (at least I think so) Neurologist. He did my follow up and put me on Verapamil. While I am often suspect of neuros who claim things will work (because it is ALWAYS hit or miss), I worked as a case manager for Medicaid this summer and many clients (elderly and disabled) love him.
He's not only a doctor, but also an academic, which impressed me a lot. And he didn't underestimate my ability to use Medline or something to search. He apparently thinks I am a researcher by nature being a phd student and all haha.
Anyhow, he put me on this thinking it would be like Topomax. So far, it seems to work. I had a horrendous migraine earlier this week that I think would have been much worse. My right side is still really week, but no longer tingly. He told me recovery could be slow just because of how it was and how much I expect of myself (physically). Anyhow, anyone have experience with it?
Did it work for you? Any weird side effects?