I have MS & severe migraines...I was wondering what everyone has used to treat their pain

I have MS & severe migraines...I was wondering what everyone has used to treat their pain

Subject: Severe migraines and MS pain-need help

I have MS but I also have severe migraines.

I was wondering what everyone has used to treat their pain.

I take 4 percocet a day to treat the pain but it doesn't work anymore.

Does anyone have any suggestions to treat the pain. In addition I also have muscle and joint pain.

I can't take neurotin because it makes a noise which sounds in my head like an air conditioner running.

Any help?


Melissa

	NeVer seeN so much MElodrama	i have severe migraines too. in fact i have one right now. i could no longer take nuerontin after my son was born because my body just changed and it no longer worked. so they put me on zanogran. that's helped for me, but everyone is different. and i've been given everything for migraines... from caffiene pills to very heavy pain killers. none of them worked very well, other than tylenol with codiene, which i take only when i'm home and not going anywhere. other than that it's prescription strength ibuprofin for me. i really hope that you can get your migraines under control. there's definitely no pain quite like it. ::big hugs:: Posted by NeVer seeN so much MElodrama on Friday, August 10, 2007 at 7:50 AM [Remove] [Reply to this]

	ICE aka Debbie	{{{{{{{{{ HUGS Melissa }}}}}}}}} I havent been able to use most meds for MS and pain meds never really helped either. I had to learn to meditate my way out of it, using music, writing poetry, journaling, paintin on pc etc. Some days are spent just layin down if I can but others its up doin what I can even if it takes all day with tons of breaks in between. Ive learned not to push myself past my limits. It just makes it worse in the end. I know when my body has had all it can stand and I sit down. if the dishes aint done, well someone else can do them or theyll be there when I can, same for cleaning etc. no more super mom. I do find tho havin music on ( a variety depending on whats goin on) helps me alot. I tend to get into the music and relax and usually get things done. The last 3 days ive been down with a migraine a baddddd migraine, nothing helped and I do mean nothing. I slept alot and even cried alot. today is a lil better but at the same time its there naggin at me to a degree. hugsssssssssssssssss i hope you feel better soon. Posted by ICE aka Debbie on Friday, August 10, 2007 at 7:53 AM [Remove] [Reply to this]

	ICE aka Debbie	ooopssssss. forgot to mention ive also tried alot of prescription meds for migraines and over the counter meds. but our bodies grow use to them fast, same as pain meds and others meds period. a friend told me to try that new Headon migraine stuff that you put on ur forehead as needed. I dunno if it will work but thinkin I just may try it. at this point im bout game to try anything well other than my brother's idea of puttin me in a cold shower and stickin my head of under it, i told him yeah sure then u can carry me to the ER. DUH!!!! . He just dont get it sometimes, to cold hurts, to hot hurts. go figure.............. Posted by ICE aka Debbie on Friday, August 10, 2007 at 8:09 AM [Remove] [Reply to this]

	BE SAFE, BE STRONG	(((Melissa))), you need to talk with your neuro about this. And try to have him change your meds for the migraines sweetie. Just know that I am praying that the doctor can get you on a med that works for you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~BE SAFE, BE STRONG Posted by BE SAFE, BE STRONG on Friday, August 10, 2007 at 8:24 AM [Remove] [Reply to this]

	{NR} Tina {NOTW}	MELISA - I SURE WITH I COULD OFFER YOU SOME ADVICE, BUT I DO NOT GET MIGRAINES.. HAVE YOU SPOKEN TO YOUR DR ABOUT HOW THIS IS NO LONGER HELPING YOU AND MAYBE TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT?? YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND SENDING MANY HUGS. Posted by {NR} Tina {NOTW} on Friday, August 10, 2007 at 8:27 AM [Remove] [Reply to this]

	Lane	hi melissa! i have never had a migrain (knock on wood) but i take tegretol for the neoropathic pain and simple ibuprofin or aspirin for other pain when it arises. hope this helps. Posted by Lane on Friday, August 10, 2007 at 8:28 AM [Remove] [Reply to this]