I am increasing my topamax to try to stop the migraine I have had since the lumbar puncture test I had the begining of the month. Full blown migraine all this time since the test. It has been a living hell. I have had several treatments at the hospital - different injections that have had some limited effect.

The cause is from encephalitis - chronic now- so it has been going on for so long that even if we do finally get it to go away completly the effects of the continual swelling for the past year may be permenant.

The doctor wants me to stay home from all triggers until at least June to heal the swellling and not have any exposure to migraine triggers. He says it is really my only chance of healing completly with no side effects. It is the best chance of healing with the least amount of side effects. It may take longer - it is a take it as we go proposition.

My next appointment is April 13th. I have to take my hubby - first, because right now I cant drive - and also because he is going to teach us both how to do home injections of DHEA for my migraines for when they get really bad.