I have been going through a lot of stress lately... I had big issues... and it finally seems that I am getting over all of these things... About a week ago, I had to see a doctor because the head aches that I have been getting were becoming even more intense... He diagnosed Migraine... I don't really know anything about it, just that it does not let me sleep, that I am exremely nauseated and sometimes I end up throwing up... It has even caused me blurred vision, which scared me a lot because I was crossing a street when it happened. The doctor adviced that I don't eat any kind of nuts, no chocolate, no coffee and no soda... I don't mind because I'm not really into all of that stuff. What caused this to me? How can I make it go away? It seems that nothing that he prescribed is working and the shot he gave me made me hallucinate for a while. Please help...
Thank you all very much in advance...
2006-12-12 12:22:27 · 10 answers · asked by Magy G 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
A migraine headache is a form of vascular headache. Migraine headache is caused by a combination of vasodilatation (enlargement of blood vessels) and the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around the blood vessels. During a migraine attack, the temporal artery enlarges. (The temporal artery is an artery that lies on the outside of the skull just under the skin of the temple.) Enlargement of the temporal artery stretches the nerves that coil around the artery and causes the nerves to release chemicals. The chemicals cause inflammation, pain, and further enlargement of the artery. The increasing enlargement of the artery magnifies the pain
How are migraine headaches prevented?
There are two ways to prevent migraine headaches: 1) by avoiding factors ("triggers") that cause the headaches, and 2) by preventing headaches with medications (prophylactic medications). Neither of these preventive strategies is 100% effective. The best one can hope for is to reduce the frequency of headaches.
What are migraine triggers?
A migraine trigger is any factor that causes a headache in individuals who are prone to develop headaches. Only a small proportion of migraine sufferers, however, clearly can identify triggers. Examples of triggers include stress, sleep disturbances, fasting, hormones, bright or flickering lights, odors, cigarette smoke, alcohol, aged cheeses, chocolate, monosodium glutamate, nitrites, aspartame, and caffeine. For some women, the decline in the blood level of estrogen during the onset of menstruation is a trigger for migraine headaches. The interval between exposure to a trigger and the onset of headache varies from hours to two days. Exposure to a trigger does not always lead to a headache. Conversely, avoidance of triggers cannot completely prevent headaches. Different migraine sufferers respond to different triggers, and any one trigger will not induce a headache in every person who has migraine headaches.
2006-12-12 12:31:13 · answer #1 · answered by meekaila 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went through pretty much the same thing except the original diagnosis of Migraines was later changed to Cluster Headaches, 1-10 headaches all in the same area at the same time.
When I first went to the hospital, they gave me an injection of Imitrex, this cleared the headaches almost instantly. I took the pill form of Imitrex for a while, but that did not seem to work. My doctor later precribed the nasal inhaler version of Imitrex and this worked. It took a while to break up the cycle, but I have not had a major headache for over 2 years.
2006-12-12 12:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Migraines can be caused by Dehydration. Ibuprofen is good at stopping migrains in the short term but try to get rest, drink plenty of water and take time out every now and then.
I suffered with bad migraines after my mother died. I was stressed, didn't eat or drink for a while. i didn't sleep and it all just got a bit much. You have to take care of yourself. It may take a bit of time. but before you know it you'll be fine
2006-12-12 12:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by swiftgfc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I get them all the time, so I know how much it truly sucks. Find out if they are allergy related, do they come the same time every year? Find out if you are allergic to anything. Do you have sinus problems? There is help, get a good and easy to understand book about migraines and how to prevent them. Follow the instructions that work for you! Good luck, and I mean this sincerely
2016-03-13 06:17:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok ask your doctor to give you a prescription for MAX-Alt its a non narcotic dissolve tablet and it works really fast. If you feel a migraine coming you take one and it will not stop it but it will stop alot of the symptoms that accompany a migraine.
2006-12-12 12:26:54 · answer #5 · answered by sillymomma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have good luck with Topamax for my migraines, I just started getting then also. They go away instantly. Mine are from a nerve in my cervical spine, it goes up my neck (I can feel it coming on) up over my left ear and to my eye and I think actually into it. It real hammers me, I can't open my eyes. The topamax makes it go away right now.
2006-12-12 12:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well I have migraine too and all I do is take 2 advils then go to sleep and wake up again after 3 hours past atleast.or sleep till morning.
2006-12-12 12:33:07 · answer #7 · answered by Alberto G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My boss is experiencing same thing. I've heard that when she have it, she will lie and rest in her bedroom with lights off. Keeps you relax. Though ask your doctor if you can use exedrin for migraine.
2006-12-12 12:36:37 · answer #8 · answered by GIMI 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first try laying down with acool rag then take 2 Advils it will help trust me.
2006-12-12 12:27:25 · answer #9 · answered by Emily C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just have sex everytime migrain is around....
2006-12-12 12:30:33 · answer #10 · answered by mjcjunerate27 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋