I recently was diagnosed with a basilar type migraine. MRI, lumbar puncture, and blood work were all normal. My symptoms are severe photophobia, ringing ears (left ear mostly), and vertigo.
I have now had these symptoms for two months although not as bad a when it started.
My heartrate is high (95 at rest) which I think was a result of taking steroids as prescribed my doctor of which I just finished tapering off of. I am hoping it drops now that I am off of them.
My doctor wants me to try topamax. Is is commonly used for this type migraine? I understand some migraine meds should not be used for this type migraine.