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Migraines

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Cupofteaandbiscuits · 19/02/2025 12:24

I am on day ten of a migraine. I take my sumatriptan and it goes only to come back later that evening. I’ve tried aspirin, sinus tablets in case it was this, ibuprofen and paracetamol and the migraine does go but comes back. I’m exhausted with this now. I spoke to the GP on day 5 and she increased my dose of sumatriptan and gave me preventative tablets (propranolol) but I’m exhausted by this. Should I speak to GP again tomorrow or go to A and E? I feel silly to go to A and E but so sick of this pain!

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PeapodMcgee · 19/02/2025 12:32

GP again today. Propranalol has to build up in your system over weeks and weeks to be effective, afaik.

GP may suspect rebound headache, however, from the triptan

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 19/02/2025 12:31

When the migraine comes back in the evening, do you take another sumatriptan? It's not clear from your post. You have my utmost sympathy as they can be so debilitating.

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 19/02/2025 12:30

Migraines usually last up to 72 hours. This sounds like a series of migraines or something else. Are you stressed at the moment? I've suffered from migraines for years, but was only diagnosed about 15 years ago. When I've had runs of constant migraines like this it's been down to stress, then it becomes a vicious cycle because I don't sleep, lack of sleep is a trigger, etc, etc.

Noodles9391 · 19/02/2025 12:29

Morning
I have chronic migraines so have about 15 days a month with them . I wouldn’t think an and e would be much help I’ve heard people mention it before and in the Uk we aren’t good for urgent care for migraine pain.
Have you tried any other triptan? I get better results with Zolmitriptan. I had one that lasted 6 weeks so I understand how brutal it is .

TeaRoseTallulah · 19/02/2025 12:27

Oh God that sounds grim. I've just been prescribed the nasal spray Zomig, really hoping it helps as I'm at my wits end with mine.

I'd be inclined to contact 111 at the very least.

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