Since spring sprung early, I've been having problems with migraines. Since I started my allergy shots 10 years ago, the severity and frequency decreased dramatically. For the times when I did get them, my family doctor at the time suggested trying 2 acetaminophen and 2 ibuprofen before he would prescribe anything stronger. This worked for the most part up until the last couple months. What worked before lessened the symptoms at best. I was living with a migraine for about 3 weeks (Mom, correct me if I have the length of time wrong).
I finally saw my family doctor about 2 weeks ago*. She prescribed Naproxen** twice a day until I see her next month and massage therapy. She gave me a trial of rizatriptan benzoate to take at the first symptoms of a migraine. I've been taking the Naproxen for two weeks, had my second massage therapy appointment today and just had to take my first dose of rizatriptan benzoate a couple minutes ago. Let's see how this works.
*Took that long to get an appointment with her
** Basically a stronger version of Aleve
Hey, my doctor gave me Naproxen for my latest migraine too!
ReplyDeleteI hope it helps!
She actually prescribed Naproxen for the neck and should pain that have been accompanying the migraines. A headache causes my neck and shoulders get stiff. My stiff neck and shoulders cause a headache. For the most part, Naproxen has been sufficient for both.
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