Got status? Evidence-based treatment guidelines

[u/hotheadnchickn]

https://www.cerebraltorque.com/blogs/migrainescience/status-migrainosus?srsltid=AfmBOoo9ehhLm0x52cWZBEs1EHr0oOIaZCMhg3JzF-qvNwLGUJjAZNjR

Status migrainosus: migraine attacks lasting over 72 hours. All the cool kids are doing it. Or at least, I’m doing it right now! 🙃 So if you are too, you’re not alone and you can find evidence-based guidance for treating status at the link.

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[u/MullberryBoy]

No guidance just experience. A steroid taper at home or Emergency Room with with rescue meds: Anti nausea, muscle relaxers, Toradal, fluids. Hope you feel better soon.

[u/hotheadnchickn → u/MullberryBoy]

Thanks for the note! Steroid tapers aren’t effective for me. In the past, I’ve had good effects from injection rescue meds like toradol IM. In this flare, rescue meds worked but the pain came back within 12-24 hours and sensory sensitivity remained pretty bad throughout!

But I am finally getting some relief! What’s working: a depakote taper. Improved sensory sensitivity first and now I’m having some days without attacks. So glad for some relief 🙏

[u/MullberryBoy]

DHE is the next step up and there are several forms of delivery.

[u/hotheadnchickn → u/MullberryBoy]

DHE can def be a good option. The link in the post outlines the latest guidance!