Need advice? Cannot bear this anymore

I have always struggled with migraines but it wasn’t until 3 months ago that I began getting chronic migraines that last for days and can get up to an 8/10 pain. Now I’m lucky if I have 2 days between one.

I’ve had no luck finding a preventative medication. So far I’ve tried Nurtec every other day and then tried beta blockers 2x a day. I also have been taking recommended supplements, bought an air filter for my room and whole house, I’m wearing FL-41 glasses, and take all the general precautions i.e., drinking water, eating healthy/avoiding foods that are common triggers, keeping a consistent sleep schedule, taking daily vitamins/allergy medications, you name it. Even tried the chiropractor which didn’t do anything.

The only thing that helps is when i take my Maxalt at the onset but my doctor told me it isn’t safe to take more than 10x a month so I’ve been rationing them, only taking it during the work week which leaves me in pain on the weekends.

I’ve been working with my GP and she referred me to a neurologist, however after calling a number of facilities the earliest I could get in would be mid August and early September.

In the meantime, does anyone have any recommendations or advice?? I’m at the point where I’ll try anything.

Posted Jul 6, 2025, 7:31 PM UTC

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