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Clarity comments on Open Thread May 30 - June 5, 2016 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Algon 03 June 2016 04:03:51PM 1 point [-]

Thanks for the help!

I have chronic migraines. In my case it means a constant headache with a powerful migraine every few days.

In terms of medication, I've tried: Triptans & NSAIDs as pain relief; Propanalol, Amitriptyline, Topiramate and an Ocipital Nerve block as preventation. I've tried Magnesium as a supplement, which I'd hear helped others.

Then there's stuff like acupuncture, trigger points and one or two things I can't remember the name of.

Botox is an option, but one that's met with resistance in my family.

That's it I think. I really appreciate the advice.

Comment author: Clarity 04 June 2016 03:23:07AM 0 points [-]

Oh, I actually have next to no knowledge of migraines! Haha, some of my advice may before may even be irrelevant now, because I assumed it was pain in the sense of musculoskeletal or peripheral neuropathic type pain!