I've been a member of the intractable migraine club for 27 years, many of them quite desperate years. I've taken every preventive that exists and suffered years of miserable side effects, particularly from anti-convulsants.

But I want you all to know, things can improve. I have two excellent neurologists - one locally and one at Mayo Clinic. I believe it takes a really good neurologist to help a patient with severe chronic migraines. Family doctors just don't have the complex knowledge and experience needed. It's also important to be as informed as possible about one's own affliction. I have always been very proactive, reading about the latest research into causes and treatment of migraine. The National Headache Foundation is an excellent, supportive source for this information. I also discovered that chemicals leached from plastics are a huge, hidden source of triggers for migraine sufferers. Once I eliminated plastic bags, wraps, storage containers, and water bottles from my food and water supply, my headache frequency dropped from an average of 3-5 per week to one every 2-4 weeks.

So don't give up hope!