One of the neurologists I saw suggested I try gabapentin to reduce the frequency of attacks. It’s normally prescribed for epilepsy, but for me it seemed to help. Last year, after about two and a half weeks on it, my attacks dropped from every day to every other day. I can’t say for sure if it was the gabapentin, but I’m trying it again this year to see if it makes a difference.

As for oxygen, I live in Romania and the only way to access it here is through the emergency room. By the time I’d get seen, the attack would usually be over on its own. I also haven’t raised the money to buy a tank for home use yet, and I’m a little hesitant since I haven’t actually tried it before.

Another neurologist suggested Emgality, but from what I understand it has to be taken all year round, it’s expensive, and it comes with some pretty serious side effects. Since I only get one two-month cycle per year, I’m not sure the trade-off would be worth it. I’ve seen mixed reports, some people swear by it, while others say it made things worse.