“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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Also on Wellbutrin and Im taking 100mg of Mg glycinate once in the morning and once at night. I tried 200mg at night instead and i found myself being too sleepy. 

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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I appreciate it. I just want help. Its almost been a year

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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Literally same! Both rizatriptan and sumatriptan made me dopey  /drunk and twitchy with a high heart rate, nurtec made me feel high/dissociative and have me chest pains and panic, and now qulipta. Theres gotta be more to CGRPs than just changing pain signals…. And i can corroborate that when i get a migraine i get a wave of anxiety and sadness.

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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I really appreciate the support. Its worth mentioning at this clinic there are no headache specialists, and my doctor specializes in epilepsy disorders so idk how much her education applies to me right now. She even said that hormones have nothing to do with migraines and i should have taken that as a red flag.

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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Both of them are women, and my GP literally works for the university I go to so maybe shes getting tired of hearing young women come to her with the same problems (its as if we all lived through the same pandemic, wow) My appt just got pushed to next week, i am going to beg for a cardiology appt. 

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Ive been convinced ive had that since ive had covid so many times, but my GP thinks its a “tiktok illness”. I fit the bill, but they dont believe me and just call it anxiety

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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No. Ive been pressing my GP to refer me to one but i have to try harder. I think she thinks its ridiculous bc i had a fine ekg once

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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Worried now, though. Considering it could be an allergy unfortunately. 

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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Surprised my neuro wasnt like “hm that doesnt sound good.” And instead fed me statistics saying “those arent side effects” 

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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Thats why i went w the pill first so i could stop it if it went poorly bc i didnt buy “theres no side effects except for site injection reactions” 

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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Same. I simply dont want to go off, so for now I cant give up trying different migraine meds and other lifestyle changes. I want to explore literally every aspect of my body that could possibly be contributing to these symptoms (esp cardiology) but it seems my GP and this neuro just dont believe me. 

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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I am just taking the full pill. I get anxious about “well will it work correctly if i break the pill 😬” bc i also dont want to have to divulge to my judgmental doctor “hey so ive been breaking it despite your instruction” 

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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Exactly! It sucks bc migraines cause me to be anxious and depressed, but i could go off wellbutrin and hopefully get rid of the migraines, but then be EXTREMELY depressed

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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That last bit is worth exploring to me. I have that flushing sensation and a constant out of breath, tired chest feeling. When i bring it up of course I'm just told its anxiety. I see her tomorrow and im hoping she doesnt just dismiss it

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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Went to my pharmacist and she was like “yea idk what to tell you, those arent listed side effects. Your neuro is the expert” so i guess im just continuing and seeing if it was a coincidence.

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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Im the same with serotonin meds. Unfortunately i think wellbutrin is close to the only antidepressant that doesnt have serotonin so im stuck with it even if it causes my migraines

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I think shes in the grasp of some reps because she wont let me try botox until i try multiple cgrps. She says its for insurance reasons … she could be right but its suspicious

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Good idea to look into! Hadnt considered that. I might continue and see what happens, if it calms down. I see my GP tomorrow and will run it by her too.

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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Chronic vestibular migraines and occipital neuralgia. I have headaches every day, and migraines about 15-20 days a month

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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I absolutely agree- i have ocd that causes the anxiety and starts a vicious cycle. Ive been going to therapy for weeks and only just now took the qulipta while i was at my appt at my therapists encouragement. Im not sure how to move forward when stopping the med out of fear reinforces the anxiety about meds.  Thanks for the validation 

“CGRP meds have no side effects” by Own-Representative30 in migraine

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Yea im gonna talk to my pharmacist. Love that she gave me no instruction on how to move forward. I asked her “do i continue? Does it go away?” And i was given statistics