What's the Difference Between a Headache and a Migraine?
My migraines were formally diagnosed in my mid-thirties, but Ive had headaches since my early 20s that were debilitating and likely migraines-undiagnosed. My migraines were controlled with preventative medication for the first 10 years or so whereas I rarely took rescue meds such as Maxalt. Then about 2yrs ago my migraines started to become refractory, almost DAILY and they would not respond to ANY medication at all! I tried almost every prescription RX available. Started Botox, and Ajovy. I was using so many Triptans (my rescue medication for my almost daily migraines that I ended up with medication-over-use migraines!!) So not much improvement. My 2nd dose of Botox (which I receive every 3 months) I responded great! Literally no migraine for almost 3 months.