Mynyel Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 TY for answering my pain killer question, now I have another. I get migraines. A couple a year, maybe 3. They usually happen around cycle time. Usually a week or so before (like today *sigh*). What kind of Dr. would I see for this? A Gyn since it is around cycle time? General? I want to get it taken care of. I used what I had on hand (the pain meds were left from my kidney stone, if I didn't use that I won't tell you how many Advil I would have had to take to get rid of it.) but that won't last forever. I want something that I can get refilled if need be. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I would start out with your GP. You should be able to get a medication to help with the pain. If you had them more often than 3 times a year, I would recommend a birth control pill. BCP has reduced my migraines significantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I also have cyclical migraines and saw my General doctor for pain meds. She gave me generic Imatrex and it has changed my life. I used to spend days curled up in a dark room during a migraine, now when I feel one coming I take a single Imatrex and I feel "mostly" normal. At least I can function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I get migraines. A couple a year, maybe 3. They usually happen around cycle time. Usually a week or so before (like today *sigh*). What kind of Dr. would I see for this? A Gyn since it is around cycle time? General? Suggestions? I've suffered from migraines related to my cycle for at least 8 or 9 years now (had sporadic migraines before then). Mine are every month. I went to a neurologist who specializes in migraines - I didn't want to go to a regular dr just because I wanted someone who really understood the physiology behind them and knew the best options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Before I got my migraine diagnosis years ago, I had to see a neurologist to have an EEG to rule out other brain abnormalities. I don't know if this is still the "gold standard" or if a doc will prescribe a med without the testing. I would start with your GP. Imitrex (50 mg, not 25) has been the best fit for mine. I have tried several different prescription meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I also have cyclical migraines and saw my General doctor for pain meds. She gave me generic Imatrex and it has changed my life. I used to spend days curled up in a dark room during a migraine, now when I feel one coming I take a single Imatrex and I feel "mostly" normal. At least I can function. This is exactly my experience as well. 'Cept I was on Imitrex before it went generic; it was painful to spend $50 (my brand name rx co-pay) for 9 pills; but not as painful as a migraine. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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