I'm 13 years old and I keep getting migraines :(?

Question

Any Home remedies or something?

I've had them since I was 9, my dad had them around the same time in his childhood

Answer 1

Depending on how long this has continued...you need to tell your parents and doctor and see if they recommend a CAT scan.

Answer 2

Ask your dr. if they can send you to a Nerologist to put you on a Migraine Prevention Medication. If your parents have health insurance, they should cover it. I've had migraines for 10+ year's and I was finally put on Topamax. Migraine Prevention Medication medicines didn't come out until the 1970's If I remember correcly and Since I was put on it a year ago my migraines has dropped dramatically.

The other thing you will want to do if you haven't already is keep a migraine diary/journal. There are so many thing's that can cause migraine's. I didn't realize this until I joined the forum that I posted below. I started keeping a journal and then relized what food's started causing my migraines. And its not just food's that cause migraines. It can also be other Medication's you are already taking the side effects of those that can cause migraines as well. Its amazing how many trigger's there can be that can cause trigger's. Its a whole new world out their reguarding migraines!
AbbyJoy

Answer 3

Been suffering for over 20 yrs, had all sorts of very strong medication from painkillers to very strong anti-depressants, so i did some research and started taking a combination of the following: feverfew; magnesium; riboflavin (vitamin B2); cod liver oil. All of these work to improve blood flow, as migraine sufferers tend to have "thicker" blood which smashes against a bottleneck that occurs in a weakened blood vessel in your head which many sufferers feel even when not suffering an attack (i call it "the twitch"), which causes the massive pounding in your head as your heart pumps the blood into "bottleneck", repeatedly smashing the blood into the collapsed walls. These remedies "thin" the blood so that movement in the "bottleneck" becomes easier, (think of it like pouring water and gravy through a spout). I've gone from suffering 4/5 attacks a month to 1 every 6 months, even that being reduced in strength and duration, over an 18 month period. I take them most days, with a break every 4 weeks for 4/5 days to give my system a rest. It takes about 3 months to improve (but i started to feel better in about 4 weeks), so i had to stick with it. I take them after an evening meal. These remedies are for the most part, quite safe, and in combination (see attached links), although feverfew should not be taken with NSAID's (ibuprofen etc) or blood thinning drugs (Warfarin etc). They can be purchased from health food shops (eg, Holland and Barrett). These items should only be purchased by responsible adults of 18 or 21 (depending on where you live) Please don't forget to consult your GP, before taking, and if you feel ill at any time whilst taking. The one side effect that i have had, is a rather large upturn in production of fartrogen, which doesn't please the wife, but i find highly amusing! Good luck, hope you feel better soon! Grefunkel

Answer 4

I agree with the others that you should see a medical doctor and get an examination to find out why you are having these migraines.

For now try this home remedy even though it may sound funny it actually works.

Place an ice pack on the back of your neck and lay down in a quiet, cool, darkened room and massage toothpaste, yes toothpaste, to your temples. Do this for ten minutes at a time.

be sure you see your medical doctor.

Answer 5

I agree w/ seeing a doctor if you haven't already. Migraines that start during your teen years can be the first sign of other problems later on. I've tried all of the medicines and Maxalt is the only thing that somewhat helps me. Go to a dark place with no noise or light and that will help when it's at it's worst.

Answer 6

You should, first, find the strongest pain reliever you can. Especially something like Excedrin that's actually meant only for migraines. (it's otc, you don't need a script). Then, find a hot-pad or something you can warm up, and put it high up on your neck. Then, close your eyes and pray to god it goes away (figure of speech) like I do.

hope this helped :)

Answer 7

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, CONSTIPATION;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. – 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector – 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Answer 8

There is a new development in migraine therapy:
http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html

Answer 9

have your mom or dad take you to the docs and get checked for MS