Migraine pain and other symptoms of the migraine?

Question

I have recently started getting Migraines i have had 7 in 3 months. I have other problems that seem to got with the migraine,i have the throbbing pain in the head but i also get thethrobbing pain in my neck,chest and back. After the migraine i feel like i have been in a fight and lost!My body aches i can hardly move. I get pains in my head for 2 or 3 days after the attack. Does anyone else feel this way?

Answer 1

When I was in college I would get migraines for two weeks straight. I changed my diet and stated Pilate's and I try to run at least 4 to 5 miles 4 times a week. Stress is a big factor and the crap we put in our bodies. That's why it is so important to eat right and to exercise, Stay away from certain foods. Here is the list of migraine triggers called the dirty dozen: Dairy products,chocolate, eggs, citrus fruit, beef, pork, chicken, fish, wheat bread, pasta, peanuts, tomatoes, onions, corn, apples, bananas, red wine, aspartame, coffee, tea, soda. And try to stay away from processed food. Ask your doctor if you can get a MRI and you might have to see a neurologist.

Answer 2

Migraines seem to appear with age. I started getting them once every few months when I was 24 and then they increased progressively to one a week by age 27. I don't think I've ever had throbbing in the chest, but I have had all the other symptoms with my migraines. When they started occurring too frequently for me to ignore, I began to look for new solutions. I know quite a few people who are on medication for migraines. I hate taking extra meds, especially since they have not seemed to help anyone I know. It's bad enough that they don't always work, but add to that taking a pill everyday, and a lot of negative side effects. I used to take Excedrin and it seemed to help, but the worse they got, the less it worked. Also, taking more than one dose of Excedrin can cause a rebound headache. I was hesitant, but I decided to start seeing a chiropractor due to the success stories of others. (If that is an option for you make sure you find a good one, some of the bad stories are true about some chiropractors, but the good ones know what they're doing) My x-ray showed a few subluxations (sort of nerve pinching) in my upper neck that were contributing to the problem. I have only been going to the chiropractor for 5 months, but now I only get about 1-2 migraines a month rather than one a week. There are also other remedies... magnesium supplements, feverfew, lavender oil on the temples, drinking gatorade, a migraine relief roll on stick called "HeadOn" found near all the headache medicine in most pharmacies, an ice pack on the head or neck (a ziplock bag with ice, wrapped in a towel if you can't take the cold), a little neck massage (usually you can feel the points that are causing the migraine if you apply a little pressure on them). Sometimes applying pressure with a fingertip moving with a tiny circular motion for about 10 seconds can help. Also, stay away from MSG (monosodium glutamate). It's not only in chinese food, you can also find it in some spice mixes like taco seasoning, different types of snack foods, seasoned rices, etc... When I have a migraine come on fast I drink a large glass of gatorade, lie in a dark room with lavender oil on my temples, HeadOn on my forehead, and an ice pack on the spot that hurts the most. It sucks just lying there, but watching tv, reading, or using the computer usually make it worse (and if you can do any of those things you probably don't have an actual migraine anyway). I take Excedrine at the first sign of a migraine (if it's not too late at night - it has caffine), then about 5 hours later I take 800 mg of ibprofen, and then if I need to, I will take Tylenol PM before bed to fall asleep. Hope this helps... it's taken me years to come up with anything that works.

Answer 3

migraine are a seroius thing you need to speak to a dr for this and have him turn you in the right direction. These things can and will take over your life if you let them. There is a wide span of meds out there for you to take during the onset of a migraine or even a preventative if they becoume more freaquent. Try watching what you were doing or consuming when one comes on and it is possible that it could come on be a trigger( a trigger being food,stress, fatuige,or what have ya) hang in there if you look in the right places you can find help.but he best thing if your going to be home to deal with it is to get into a cool dark and quiet place and try to sleep it off. One more thing this could be caused by a slight raise in your blood pressure and you may need to take a med for this it is how i got rid of mine, now my blood pressure is low and I'm migraine free.

Answer 4

Migraines can act all types of ways depending on the individual, so nothing surprises me. And you also have symptoms of cluster headaches.

I hope you have had a thorough exam, including an MRI and evaluation by a neurologist who specializes in headaches. Most migraines are not the same as stress headaches although it is possible that stress might be just one factor.

Treatment is available and you don't have to be miserable! It took me 20 years to find the right preventative medication. It requires the right doctor who will take you seriously.

I hate them... they are awful, aren't''t they?

Good Luck

Answer 5

If the pain is on one side of your face/neck then it's a migraine. If you are not pregnant, get an herb called Feverfew. Get Solaray brand. It's very good. Take one or two daily for 2 months and the headaches should stop, Mine did. I quit the Feverfew and my headsches returned, So now I take them every day for 20 years.

I first learned of their use in Science News Magazine.

Answer 6

I do not get migraines, but my daughter has suffered with them for several years and she is only 17. She often feels nauseated, and will have everything go black as if she passes out for a few seconds. She has had blurred vision, and I believe the sparkly vision you spoke of. She has also had the numbness.

Answer 7

My migraines began after an auto accident.The neurosurgeon gave me and Rx. Over time I found out that allowing my self to throw up if I was nauseous . I also read that sexual activity also alters the brain to re leave the headache.
also stay away from red wine. You may never know where they came from but you can find your triggers by trial and error.

Answer 8

Well I'm 50 and still get migraines. They are brought on due to the bulging disks in my neck. Have you had any injuries to you neck prior to the onset? You mentioned your neck hurts too.
Mine are worst when I've down a lot of reading, writing, anything causing me to look down for long periods.
You should definitely see a doctor!

Answer 9

I urge you to see Homeopathic doctor for an alternative medicine for a change and you need to see what is really causing your migraine.The psychologist also can help at the same time. Good luck and I am sorry you have to go to so much pain.

Answer 10

IF YOU'RE A FEMALE ITS ALRITE THEN.....U'LL STOP HAVING THEM AFTER THE AGE OF 40-45...... OTHER WISE NORMALLY ITS DUE TO LACK OF WATER, OVERWEIGHT, EYESIGHT, LACK OF SLEEP ETC...... AND DO REMEMBER THE 3 C'S COFFEE, CHOCOLATES AND CHINESE FOOD THEY ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSE FOR MIGRAINES...... YOUR BODY ACHES BECOZ OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM......

CURE:

TRY TO SWEAT OUT A BIT EVERYDAY, DRINK LOTS OF WATER, AND KEEP AWAY FROM EXCESS OF HEAT AND COLD.. ALSO IF UR HEAD HURTS EAT SOMETHING BECOZ UR STOMACH MIGHT BE EMPTY AND IF UR STOMACHS FULL AND UR HEAD HURTS THEM VOMIT IT OUT ULL BE RELIEVED FROM THE PAIN IMMEDIATELY.... FOR MORE INFO CONTACT ME AT [e-mail]