Can't tell you the names, but there are meds that are specifically for migraines and you're not taking any of them. They usually use a combination of caffeine and ergotamine, but there are a lot of them out there. I cured mine by learning TM at my doctor's suggestion. Everyone has some degeneration in the spine, but that doesn't mean it's causing any pain. There's no cure for arthritis, but following an anti-inflammatory lifestyle including diet (many foods are associated with inflammation, though not in everyone, but eliminating them can help, including cutting out wheat, dairy, and nightshades which would include foods such as tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplant, etc. Surgery can sometimes help but it is invasive, and so can physical therapy, trigger point massage and injections. Movement helps arthritis.