I've had migraines since I was 17, 1-3 times a month. I get the aura so I know when to get away and go lie down in a dark quiet place. It's easier to do now that I live alone.

I used to take imitrex in the 90's with good results, but you can't take that with SSRI's.

In 2001 I saw a homeopathic doctor and she gave me a migraine remedy. If I take it as soon as the aura comes it works just as well as imitrex, most of the time.

Most of my migraines come from being exposed to perfume, air freshners, etc. but some come for no reason. I almost got fired from my job in 1990 due to migraines - one of my co-workers used to wear a cheap cologne that caused the migraines. I finally sat down with her and the boss and we straightened it out. I was spending $20 a pill on imitrex then, and I was taking them every day she worked (she worked 1/2 time). Thank goodness most workplaces are scent free now.