All, i am approximately 3 months out from my RNY, and was wondering what do you take for migraines? I used to take excedrin, but cant now with the caffeine and Tylenol is not working. Any suggestions?

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I use the unbranded version of Feminax. Ibuprofen and lysine work amazing well to kill pain in the body and is available in US & here in UK.

It works very well for migraines too, hope you can find some relief

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Thank you, but i thought Ibprophen is not supposed to be used as well.

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Thank you, but i thought Ibprophen is not supposed to be used as well.

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According to my program it isn't. I was told it can cause ulcers.

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How long can you not take NSAIDs for? Just until your stomach heals or forever?

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How long can you not take NSAIDs for? Just until your stomach heals or forever?

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I was told to try and never take them.

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Eeeek! That is probably my biggest fear once a month I live on Midol for 3 days and I also suffer from migraines... Tylenol does nothing for me and caffeine personally makes it worse for me.. I'm also pretty accident prone..

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The no NSAIDs was a huge worry for me. I have had an Rx for 800mg for 2 years for my period and migraines associated with neck trauma from a car accident. So my PCP got me into a therapist on staff there that counts as a doc visit for insurance for monthly massages which keep the migraines away. Still concerned with period was sleeved on Monday and started my period today so we will see how it goes but I'm hopeful with weight loss and better diet they will be normal again.

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The no NSAIDs was a huge worry for me. I have had an Rx for 800mg for 2 years for my period and migraines associated with neck trauma from a car accident. So my PCP got me into a therapist on staff there that counts as a doc visit for insurance for monthly massages which keep the migraines away. Still concerned with period was sleeved on Monday and started my period today so we will see how it goes but I'm hopeful with weight loss and better diet they will be normal again.

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Am I reading this right...and I ask because I suffer from debilitating migraines...your doctor has you approved for massages through another staff member?

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Every doctor is different, we are allowed ibuprofen as long as it's not for constant use - twice a month usage for me on bad days has been approved.

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we were told no ibuprofen ever. since I am older I was worried about joint pain in later life. so far the exercising has kept the pain at bay. talk to your dr or nurse pract. there are meds for migraines that are acceptable. good luck to you

Danaymacklin - My PCP office has DO's who are MDs but have additional training in the muscular system and take a holistic approach to pain relief. It's billed as a Doctor Visit on my insurance because it is since they are MDs. Basically the same if I were going on and getting injections. It's something to check out.

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Danaymacklin - My PCP office has DO's who are MDs but have additional training in the muscular system and take a holistic approach to pain relief. It's billed as a Doctor Visit on my insurance because it is since they are MDs. Basically the same if I were going on and getting injections. It's something to check out.

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Thanks for the clarity. Yes absolutely will be looking into this first thing Monday!

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I hope it helps you!!

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Maxalt my dr prescribed it

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I use relpax, it is a prescription rescue medication There is also Imitrex, maxalt and Botox for chronic migraine. If your migraines are that bad your dr can put you on a daily preventative medication- I actually take 2 preventatives topamax and verapamil because mine are so bad. My dr said no to any NSAIDs as they could cause ulcers with the sleeve.

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