Hi. I am new here-- but had a couple of questions.....

I have had horrible migraines for years, since I was 12 or 13 and I am now 31. I have taken so many prescriptions it is unreal. Starting almost 3 weeks ago I had a migraine and it hasn't completely stopped yet. I have been having the auras, numbness in hands and faces, the obvious pain, dizziness, etc.
The doctor started me on Topamax (for seizures but used to treat migraines), then antivert for the dizziness. Then prednisone to see if the steriod boost would stop the headaches, still nothing even works.
On a daily basis I take the Topamax as a preventive and when a migraine occurs (at least several times a week) Maxalt as an abortive, and Vicodin every 4 hours.
Last time I was in the doctor, I told him he has got to get this bout of migraines under control or I would try my own methods. I was quite honest with my doctor and told him I have heard it works and I would try if I could get relief. I live in a state that does not allow use for medicial purposes-- he response was simple "just remember that it is illegal and you will get in trouble if caught"
Does anyone use marijuana to control migraines? Do you smoke when you have a migraine to reduce the pain, daily as a preventative. How does it mix with my daily preventative meds---- what if I have a migraine at work take my maxalt (the abortive) and some vicodins and still have the pain (this is common)-- is it too unwise to smoke when I get home?
Thanks for any info you can give.
winnieb Reviewed by winnieb on . Migraines Hi. I am new here-- but had a couple of questions..... I have had horrible migraines for years, since I was 12 or 13 and I am now 31. I have taken so many prescriptions it is unreal. Starting almost 3 weeks ago I had a migraine and it hasn't completely stopped yet. I have been having the auras, numbness in hands and faces, the obvious pain, dizziness, etc. The doctor started me on Topamax (for seizures but used to treat migraines), then antivert for the dizziness. Then prednisone Rating: 5