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I no longer take Imitrex as it makes my migraines 100x worse, mor...

Posted at 9:35 PM on Jan 03, 2008 by sms_81, #26044
I no longer take Imitrex as it makes my migraines 100x worse, more frequent; but I was reading following side affects everyone has.... Ive dealt with the queasiness, feeling lethargic and such.... But some of the ones not listed that I had was extreme abdominal and stomach cramping where I was in fetal position (i kid you not), my back felt as if i had a warm heating pad to it (kind of a benefit on cold days!) and from the calves down, I felt as if I were walking around with 25 pound weights on both legs; I felt very weak and could barely move. Anybody ever experience any of this!? :(
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Reply about 1 year ago on Jan 05, 2008 by robinn, #3844

I used Imetrex for a while and then it started loosing its effectiveness.
Now I am completely migraine free (after 30 yrs of taking pharmaceuticals) when I take Ionic Magnesium and COQ10. Simply amazing.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jul 01, 2008 by ksgirl, #9685

I have used Imitrex in tablet form and also injection. With the injection, I had the same feeling - as if my hands and feet were so heavy, like all the blood had left my brain and gone to my feet and hands. I usually take Excedrin migraine tablets instead, and use Imitrex tabs only if absolutely needed. I also take CoQ10 and magnesium, and vitamin B2 daily to prevent headaches. Bananas and some other foods (citrus, chocolate, etc.) also seem to trigger migraines in me, so I avoid them.

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