Twisted Little Star's blog: "Headaches"

I had my second visit with the neurologist yesterday. He said my MRI showed no signs of MS but did show a bulging disk in my neck. He said it's possible that we may never find an exact cause for the migraines and all we can do is try to control them. In the time from my last appointment to this one which was roughly 18 days I had 3 migraines and had to go and get a pain shot, which alarmed him at the amount/frequency of headaches I have. He increased my Topamax to 100mg twice a day and I have to return to him in one month. I'm still able to take the Stadol nose spray for severe headaches to try and keep me from having to get a pain shot, so that's a plus. Thanks to all those who worry about me. I ♥ you all. MUAH

I had my visit with the neurologist today. He looked over my MRI from last month and said with someone my age (31) he normally looks for things such as tumors, MS, brain bleeds which none showed up in the MRI. Then he done a lot of reflex tests and asked tons of questions about my headaches and past medical history. In all he spent a good 45 minutes with me which impressed me a lot. He increased my Topamax from 50mg at night to 75mg and also has ordered a MRI of my neck and spine because during one of the reflex tests I had a positive reaction as he called it, and he is attempting to rule out Multiple Sclerosis. Then I will go back and see him in three weeks. Just wanted to keep my friends here in Fu land updated. **muah**

I have had severe migraines for as long as I can remember. I have tried several different meds but nothing has worked. They often get so bad I have to go to my doctor's office/hospital and get a pain shot and sleep it off. I went to see my doctor last month when I had a migraine for a solid week and had taken three pain shots in three days and nothing would make this headache go away. They put me on Topamax 50mg twice a day to help with the frequency of the headaches (which hasn't helped) and Zoloft well because I'm not the most emaotionaly stable person. =D I also was scheduled for an MRI which showed no brain bleeds or abnormaliaties. I do have an appointment with a neurologist who specilizes in headaches on Thursday (1-10-08) so hopefully we can get a handle on this. Love to all my Fubar Family and friends