Recently, I've been having chronic migraines. Normally, I can hadle them with a Vicodin or, two. But, lately, it's been so bad I've had to stay home from school and, the pain is making me sick. What should I do? What the heck could it be? I'm already making an appointment to see my doctor and, my neurologist if nessicary.
Please, serious answers only...
2006-09-10 16:45:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I can't take the meds all the time because I have to go to school and they knock me out... what do I do? Stay home until my doc can do something?
2006-09-10 16:49:45 · update #1
I am on Topamax now, but it doesn't seem to be helping...
2006-09-10 16:55:57 · update #2
And, I was on Imatrex but, that was bad for me... I think I have a serious problem... considering I'm only 15.
2006-09-10 16:56:56 · update #3
Any suggestions that don't involve pill popping are helpful!
2006-09-10 17:33:45 · update #4
Chronic headaches of any kind are not a sign of anything good. Get them checked to rule out any serious and possibly treatable problem.
For alternative ideas on dealing with this, see Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, and Prescription for Natural Cures. Both are full of good ideas, info, and useful suggestions.
Some people get good migraine help from drinking monavie juice.
2006-09-10 16:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There. are other medications available to treat migraines. You should not just be relying on pain pills. Ask your neurologist about Maxalt, Relpak, Imitrex, or Topamax. These do not make you groggy
& will actually get rid of the migraine, not just dull the pain.
2006-09-10 16:55:08 · answer #2 · answered by Justice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many things can trigger migraines, sometimes certain foods, also physical and emotional stress. You're lucky you can take meds for it, I cannot because of another condition so when I get one I have to get a shot at the hospital for it.
2006-09-10 16:48:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take amptytriptiline for migraines and it keeps me from getting them as often. Good luck
2006-09-10 17:27:29 · answer #4 · answered by Toni M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could try to see a naturopath. There are sometimes allergies they can find or herbs they can prescribe. Make sure they don't react with any meds the doc might prescribe. You can't learn with all the pain going on so you might as well stay home and sleep.
2006-09-10 16:58:00 · answer #5 · answered by mati 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have them myself and stress(physical & emotional) is a big trigger...you did the right thing already with the doc appt.....I take medicine now so that as soon as I feel one coming on the meds stop it....good luck...I'm sure you'll feel right as rain in no time.
2006-09-10 16:50:11 · answer #6 · answered by Redhead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take some pain pills and try to get some rest
2006-09-10 16:48:06 · answer #7 · answered by Neil G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to reduce the amount of stress in your life.
2006-09-11 01:55:38 · answer #8 · answered by tloca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html
2006-09-11 07:18:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋