Who else gets migraines?

Question

What triggers your migraines? I lose vision and see flashing lines and blothes but I have yet to figure out what causes this to occur. Anyone else with similar effects?

Answer 1

I get migraines sometimes especially when I am getting ready to start my period. My son is 11 and has been having them since he was 3. We have figured that heat and the change in weather triggers his migraines. Also stress can trigger them. Caffeine is another thing, watch what you eat or drink. Keep a log and see when you get them and see if there is any constant factors the trigger your migraines. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

I have terrible migraines...they are hereditary. I do also have epilepsy and a High level of stress. I have many of the same symptom's as u do. And then to boot in 2001 My husband and I were rear ended and it made them worse. However, you might want to ask your doctor about a drug called topamax. It is for migraines among other things. I take it for my seizures and migraines and it works wonders. I don't have them as often since I have been taking this medication, so u might ask if your not against meds. Otherwise, loose the stress as much as possible try yoga, dark rooms and a cool cloth on your eyes and good luck. Let me know how it works out for u.

Answer 3

My migraines are triggered by stress, which was caused from my job. I have changed jobs and have them less frequently now. My doctor said there are many things that can trigger them though. Mine were so bad that I would vomit and couldn't go outside. I would see black spots but never lost vision. Most of the medicines they use for migraines didn't work I would have to get pain shot and ride them out.

Answer 4

Yes, I get them and so does our 10 year old son. My grandmother suffered with them and so does my Dad. Well, they say caffeine, chocolate and things to that nature--BUT, I'm not a chocolate eater and my son is not a coffee drinker! I do know it's heridetary. The prescription medicines that are out are not safe for children, they cause liver damage, so if they do that to a child, they'd do it to an adult to over time I'm imagine. The doctors told me to tdo this for my son and I do it too.
take 1 200 ibuprofen (every 6 hours)
with it
take 1 tylonel (every 4 hours)
We were told to take them together but follow package directions on how often, which I included above.
With my son, he gets them so bad he gets sick on the stomach and ring. ring, ring, Hello-your son is having another one, please come and get him!
That's what I hear, the school knows of his problem as well.
What also helps him, your not going to believe this one, is a nice cold glass of milk, and to relax in bed in front of the fan, in the dark, NO lights, with a cold washcloth on his forehead. He's feeling better normally within an hour. Hope this helps you because I know first handedly how painful they are! No fun at all. However if your having vision problems maybe you should make an appointment with an eye doctor and bring this to they're attention also, you may need corrective lenses or if you already wear them, maybe a different prescription altogether. Also, I used to have 2 bad teeth, and they caused some of these symptoms too, not all though. But it is safe to take (above) but only as directed. Hope this helps you and you start feeling better real soon. Those kinds of headaches are cripling. Good luck and let me know if it also helps you.

Answer 5

I have had migraines and headaches for years, and most of the time nothing worked. And as you know when your in pain you will try anything. A couple months ago I had seen in an article to try Vicks Vapor Rub. Put a dot on each temple and a line across your forehead, sounds crazy but i tried it and it worked most the time, and is cheap too!!

Answer 6

My mom has migraines--
We have been to the emergancy room several times. She has had MRI's and CT Scans. She has not figured out all the causes yet. They think weather changes, stress from work, and hormones may be the triggers. She has had several surgeries.
Her migranes keep her in bed for up to 3 days. She has bounced from medication to medication. She now has to give herself narcotic shots every time. I would suggest if yours get to out of control that you go to a doctor or specialist and get help.

Answer 7

My twelve year duaghter is diagnosed with migranes. I did not have it. My mom did. My daughter's migrane trigers seem to be coming from: a) MSG, additive in can food, chinese food and a lot of other food like salami, hot dogs, any sort of "fancy"chips except for originals and so. b) chocolate if more than 3 pieces of it taken. c) changed sleep patern and lack of sleep. d) cultured cheases, and a lot of them are. e) and some other triggers which we did not identify yet. Hylands' Homeopathic Migrane Releif does help her often, but nothing helped her at handfull major attack she had.

Answer 8

I get tired of people that say they are having migraines when it is really just a headache. I'm not saying you don't have them I'm just saying I hate when people make a headache sound worse than it really is, because most of them have never had a migraine


As for your question I dont know.

Answer 9

i have had migraines all my life. stress, lack of sleep, and eating oily foods can trigger them.

general triggers are cheese, chocolate, coffee, and very oily foods.

i get very dizzy and am sensitive to smells. i need to be in a chilly room. can only sleep on one side. it is hell, i hate it!

excercise and eating healthier can help to stop them from coming on more often. it works for me, but i love my cheese, so i still eat that, but not too much at once. :)

Answer 10

I used to get them before I realized that too much caffeine seems to predispose me to get them. I haven't had a migraine for at least 10 years, and I attribute it mostly to having minimal caffeine.