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Casey,

I don't know of a message board for migraine's. I know that LS does and hopefully she will check in and see your message.

I suffer from migraine's and also take immitrex. Sometimes that works for me if I catch the headache soon enough but if not taking immitrex does nothing for me. Migraine's are very complex and there are so many triggers out there. Have Adam start working on what triggers his headaches. If he can figure some of the triggers he can avoid whatever it is. They are very painful and many times I have to just live with the headache until it goes away, mine usually last for 3 days.

My triggers are wind, not eating, letting myself get dehydrated, when the barometric pressure changes and really cold or hot weather. There are many foods that are also migraine triggers. Can't always avoid them but sometimes it does help to know what they are.

When I have a migraine I always have to drink Dr. Pepper. It is a comfort thing for me and sometimes the caffein helps. I have read that taking aspirin at the onset of a migraine can help and I just read in Women First Magazine that a daily does of magneisium can help.

Do some research on line and you will be able to find all kinds of info and hints about avoiding migraines and meds to take. I am really sorry that Adam is going through this because they are extremely painful. I don't know how he feels but when I have a bad headache my who body hurts. Insurance companies do stink sometimes and immitrex is very expensive to buy on your own. Is there a chance he can go back to the Dr. who may be able to recommend something else when the immitrex runs out?

I'll be thinking about him and I'll do a little research to see what I can find out about a good message board. I have plenty of time today to hang out on the computer.

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Janey

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