Frova as preventative medicine
I was just reading an article about using Frova to prevent menstrual migraine. This is one of my tactics, and when timed correctly often works for me. The article discussed taking two tablets daily for six days. I take one tablet daily for three days, along with 600 mg of ibuprofen those same three days, roughly twelve hours from when I take the Frova. This difference in dosage is surprising, and I’m thinking about emailing the headache clinic I go to to see what their opinion is.
I’ve been going nonstop lately, and I keep trying to remember to take time to slow down, to breathe, to be in the moment. Sometimes it helps. I’m in a hectic, emotional period right now, but this will pass, and slower, more mellow days will soon be here. Time for my garden, time to go swimming, time for reading, time to just be.
June 16th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Hi! I’ve been reading your blog for a month or so and finally decided to comment. I’ve been suffering from migraines since my teens (I’m 42 now). It’s nice to meet a fellow sufferer although I hate for anyone to have these things!
I’ve been reading a bit about Frova, too. I’ve only had one sample to try but it worked to knock out that particular migraine. My problem with using it to prevent menstrual migraines is my cycle has been crazy lately (sorry if that’s too much info). My GP, neuro, and GYN all want me to start low-dose birth control pills to try to straighten out my cycles and see if that helps the menstrual migraines. I am hesitant to try it even though I am at that point where I’ll try almost anything.
June 18th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
I know what you mean about crazy cycles. Mine are now fairly regular, so the timing of the Frova is easier, but it is still somewhat of a guessing game each month. I have to really pay attention to other signs that my cycle is starting to try and pick the best evenings to take the Frova.
Welcome to my blog, by the way. Sorry you suffer too, but it’s good to know we’re all out here to support each other.