My First Migraine

riverrunner
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:53:57 +0000

WashDad, so sorry to hear about your migraine. I’m a member of the club too. The good news is there are great medicines that will stop a migraine cold. Mine are just like yours as far as the light show goes, but I also get aphasia, and can’t remember words like “aphasia.” If I take a “triptan” (good medicine: Imutrex, Zomig, many others), I don’t get the headache and get my words back.

Keep your doctor’s appointment, arm yourself with drugs and find the one that works. For me, having the pills in my pocket when I’m entering stressful situations is often like carrying an umbrella.

Take care.