My 6yr old daughter has been complaining of headaches from time to time,and today i find out it could be a migrain my husband(her father)gets them really bad as well ,but i cant give her the same medications i give him,what are soem remedies for something like this,have a dr appt,just wanted to see if there was soemthing i could do for now.?...any help would be nice ,thanks in advance........
2006-11-10 05:02:41 · 12 answers · asked by youngprincez23 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
My son gets like 2 a year. All I do with him is put a cold cloth on his head, tell him to lay down and rest. I give him some Motrin too. He will usually throw up before falling asleep, and then as soon as he wakes up he feels 100% better. I hate him feeling like that, but I found out my father in law also used to get about 2 a year and my dad gets them too.
2006-11-10 05:07:45 · answer #1 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have struggled with Migraines since I was about 8 years old, and it certainly isn't easy. Let her rest and relax in a quite dark room, try to eliminate any stressors because sometimes a migraine can be tension induced. If she reads a lot make sure the room is well lit and the books are large print until you can get to the doctors. Also get her eyes checked if she doesn't already wear glasses. I am 23 now and still haven't found a medication that reduces the severity of my migraines. I still can only sleep to relieve them. I hope that for her sake she is luckier then all that. Good Luck
2006-11-10 05:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by novelwyrm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, since you really have no choice in the matter the best advice I can offer is to be there for your daughter. And give the ex a fair chance. He may have matured in the last three years. If you can, talk to him in advance and try to get a feel for his motives in this. You are not to blame here, he is the father and he wants to see his child. This might be a good sign, he's certainly acknowledging her for a change. Just be supportive of your little girl and let her know she's loved. Good luck.
2016-05-22 03:01:43 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so glad you are taking her to a doctor! I have suffered from migraines since I was 8 yrs. old, and at that time they could not find what was causing them. My life was ruled by this pain. It was not until I was an adult that my doctor realized I have uncontrolled blood pressure, and was able to give me some relief. I still have them, but not as often or as severe as the past. Best wishes for a solid diagnosis.
2006-11-10 05:14:43 · answer #4 · answered by shadowdancr17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not much you can do other than children's aspirin or Tylenol. Keep the lights down low and in a quite place. This does not mean stick her away and leave her to her self as I am sure these scare her because children are not used to this kind of pain. Strong oders make make her sick to her stomach (coffee, cigarettes, strong smelling foods) I started having these when I was 5 and I know it is hard on the whole family and hard for you to see your daughter in so much pain. Good luck at the Doctors and I will put her in my prayers
2006-11-10 05:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by Nani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suffer from migraines. they are terrible. really, only a prescribed medication is best but sometimes it helps me if i tak ea bag of frozen vegetables and put them on the back of my neck right at the base of my skull for a while. Aslo, a dark, quiet room is good. I have sensitivity to light, sound, and smells when i am having one. sometimes i wont feel better until i throw up (gross! sorry) then i go and lie in a quiet, dark room. hope this helps.
2006-11-10 05:06:54 · answer #6 · answered by yensenm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're child is having migraines at 6 y/o than she should probably get a CAT scan or MRI to find the reasons.
Don't delay, see a pediatrician.
2006-11-10 05:11:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best not to give her anything until she sees the doctor.
You can use ice on the pain. One of the best ways to apply ice to the head is to use a bag of frozen peas. Wrap in a damp wash cloth and apply to the area in pain.
2006-11-10 05:05:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would put her to bed in a dark room give her paracetamol,and if you have any form of anti sickness tablet that should help her rest a bit and put a cold compress on her head
if you don't have any anti sickness give her ginger tea to drink or put peppermint oil on her pillow / lavender oil on her pulse points
2006-11-10 05:09:03 · answer #9 · answered by karen b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd give her some pain meds- childrens medicine- and help her by lowering the lights and noise level in the house and have her lie in your lap and massage her head.
2006-11-10 05:07:13 · answer #10 · answered by Nicole H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋