Bryan, before you berate me for suggesting what I'm about to suggest, first a boring bit of history...
The quacks found a tumour behind my eyes waaay back when I were a kid. Too risky to remove, and after many differing medications later - all of which proved fruitless - the damn thing, and all the grief it causes, is still there. Some days are just fine and some days are a real killer. When these attacks occur it's like having your hands tied behind your back, feels like someone is kicking a football in your face and you can't do anything with your hands to prevent it. It's not exactly painful, but it is very, very uncomfortable. You find yourself for the next several days just burying your head in your hands, rubbing your eyes/your brow/your temples until it passes over.
All the medical pills and potions only makes things worse. BUT, my suggestion...
Have you considered cannabis? I know this will probably sound abhorant to your ears, and I can see your doctor squirming in his chair at the very idea of any such 'alternative' medicine. But for me, leastways, cannabis does ease the discomfort for a while.
I have never told anybody this before; I've always been too embarrassed because it makes you feel like some sort of freak. And blokes don't ordinarily discuss their aches and pains, right?
I think you've got a lot of balls for broaching the subject in the first place.
I think I'm trying to say "thanks".
You're probably wondering about the side effects of whacky baccy, but, in my case, none at all. If I'm being rude, then simply forget I mentioned it.