My dad found something called Emgality which they claim stops the production of an enzyme that doesn't cause migraines but makes an active migraine worse.
How my dad explains it, it sounds like the body's response to deal with the inflammation makes an enzyme that hurts brain pressure more than helps, kind of like how when you're stopped up due to allergies your nose decides it's a good idea to turn off your ability to breathe completely.
Sometimes our bodies are stupid, and apparently this stuff works to stop that enzyme from making a hill into a mountain.
I had a similar poor experience with Emgality. For years, now, I've relied upon a monthly shot of Aimovig (reduces the need for abortives by ~40-50%), and either naratriptan or zolmitriptan. Naratriptan for the slow, sneaky attacks (works longer), and zolmitriptan lozenges when they come on quickly (works fast, but doesn't last as long).
But I've recently discovered two triggers relevant to me, that everyone who suffers from migraine should know. I live twenty miles from the Gulf Coast, and red tide causes powerful migraines especially in patients over the age of 55 -- migraines so bad they don't really respond to medication. Also, I recently discovered I am celiac. I have no gastro symptoms, but there is a whole spectrum of neuro symptoms associated with celiac, including chronic migraine. Also ataxia, vertigo, peripheral neuropathy, and possibly even Parkinson's.
I believe when I have migraines it is because I have eaten something that my body or liver can’t tolerate. E.g. sugars, eggs, or milk, etc. My dad used to eat chocolate and I know it triggered his migraines. It is important to hydrate and drinking a lot of water helps.
Lol "migraine-activated meteorologists"🐸Have you tried Sumatriptan? That's been a life saver for me over the years.
My dad found something called Emgality which they claim stops the production of an enzyme that doesn't cause migraines but makes an active migraine worse.
How my dad explains it, it sounds like the body's response to deal with the inflammation makes an enzyme that hurts brain pressure more than helps, kind of like how when you're stopped up due to allergies your nose decides it's a good idea to turn off your ability to breathe completely.
Sometimes our bodies are stupid, and apparently this stuff works to stop that enzyme from making a hill into a mountain.
I'll ask him if he's tried Sumatriptan. Thanks.
I had a similar poor experience with Emgality. For years, now, I've relied upon a monthly shot of Aimovig (reduces the need for abortives by ~40-50%), and either naratriptan or zolmitriptan. Naratriptan for the slow, sneaky attacks (works longer), and zolmitriptan lozenges when they come on quickly (works fast, but doesn't last as long).
But I've recently discovered two triggers relevant to me, that everyone who suffers from migraine should know. I live twenty miles from the Gulf Coast, and red tide causes powerful migraines especially in patients over the age of 55 -- migraines so bad they don't really respond to medication. Also, I recently discovered I am celiac. I have no gastro symptoms, but there is a whole spectrum of neuro symptoms associated with celiac, including chronic migraine. Also ataxia, vertigo, peripheral neuropathy, and possibly even Parkinson's.
Hope this helps.
I believe when I have migraines it is because I have eaten something that my body or liver can’t tolerate. E.g. sugars, eggs, or milk, etc. My dad used to eat chocolate and I know it triggered his migraines. It is important to hydrate and drinking a lot of water helps.
Chocolate is an important potential trigger. Others to be alert to are nightshades (most importantly tomatoes), yeast, and MSG.