My 14 year old son has TERRIBLE MIGRAINE headaches?

Question

We live in Houston, TX and they started over the summer. He has seen a pediatric neurologist (had an MRI which was normal) and been on Imitrex, Axert, topamax and depakote but he still has these horrible break through headaches we cannot seem to control. Anyone having the same problems? Any suggestions? HELP!

Answer 1

I have been living with these for 15 years. Unfortunately, people don't realize that migraines are crippling, among other things. I read the book, LIVING WELL WITH MIGRAINE DISEASE AND HEADACHES, by Teri Robert. Good book! There are no cures, but keep trying. I had no luck with these medications either. You can try GelStat which is a herbal remedy. (just google it). It's not that expensive, It works some times. My deepest empathy for your son. Most of these drugs have such terrible side effects, and don't work. Good luck to you and your son! God bless!

Answer 2

I get frequent migraines and they were really bad when I was a teenager. I was also very sporty when I was younger and often found that I would take a very bad migraine after a Physical Education lesson - mostly after I had been doing cross country running. There is no cure for migraines but some prescription medicines do help. You should take your son to see his doctor. My migraines started when I was around 12 and eased off by the time I was around 16. I used to get what they call "migraine with aura" This is when the vision is affected too. Mine would start off with me getting blind spots or blurriness in my vision, within half an hour of this I would have a very severe headache and then would start to throw up. I'm now 30 and still get them once every month or so but they are much less severe than they were when I was a teenager. I really feel for your son as migraines are such a horrible thing to suffer from and no-one really understands how horrible they are until they have experienced them. Hopefully they will start to ease off soon.

Answer 3

Has he been to see an eye doctor? Frequently, migraines can be caused by a vision problem. Nothing too serious, he may just need glasses. However, definitely get it checked out, as it may be a sign of something more serious. I know I get migraines occasionally if I spend too much time on the computer.

Hope this helps!

Goalie 79, this is for you-- I respect your love for your son more than you know--I wish my dad would stick up for me like that. However, I don't think he actually intended to be offensive. Some people get on here and joke around, and aren't aware of when they shouldn't. He is right about one thing, though, there are kids on here. Show your son how to be a better man than that. Keep loving him, though!

Sorry if I offend you, I really don't mean to. I'll keep your son in my prayers. P.S. I hate to even bring it up, but is it accompanied by dizziness or weight loss? I had a friend who died our senior year because she had cancer in her brain. Those were the symptoms. Get a second, and a third opinion. They didn't know about hers until they went to a different doctor. By the time they found out, 3 days later, she was dead. Sorry to bring it up, but I don't want anyone else to have to go through that.

Answer 4

My first migraine that I remember getting was when I was 5 years-old...my dad and oldest sister get them too. Has he had any head or neck injuries that caused them to start? Pinched nerves in the neck can cause horrible migraines. I was rear-ended 9 years ago and still get headaches from the neck problems. When I used to get my migraines when I was a kid my mom out have me lay down in my bedroom with the curtains closed, lights off and a cool washcloth on my forehead. She would give me Tylenol, which was basically worthless for a migraine. Use the prescriptions along with the above treatment and see if he gets relief from that.

Answer 5

I don't get migraines. I'm a winner.

1) I didn't "trash your son". I stated the facts that I don't get migraines and that I'm a winner. Because you see, I don't get migraines and I am in fact a winner.
2) Only the toughest of the tough make threats over the internet. Are you trying to use fear to get me to something, such as apologize? I think that's called terrorism.
3) I'm hurt and offended that you would you use such profane language and curse towards me. Children go on this site. You should be ashamed.
4) Just for you, because I do respect a guy that has a pair, I'll be helpful. You definitely want to get a second opinion about it. A migraine occurs when blood vessels within the head constrict which causes a decrease of bloodflow to the head. One of the chain reactions is a reduced number of enkephalins, which relieve pain in the brain. Maybe he just needs some meds that increase enkephalins. Also migraines can occur from taking in an excess amount of carbohydrates, allergies, and foods rich in iodine. Happy now?

Answer 6

i have the same problem but im 13 and i live in houston texas. i get migrane all the time. i jsut take asprin and go tot sleep then im fine. weve tried going to doctors and all they say is that i need some rest. thats it. weve seen difrent doctors and all of them say the same thing

Answer 7

Try to record each of his headaches in order to find any triggers for them like spicy foods, chocolate, poor sleep etc..

Answer 8

I know all about migraines i have them for years
try head on it is good for temp. relief. or just give him Excedrin for migraine works all the time for me.. try them you'll see hope this helped.

Answer 9

i had them for years after i had my son. come to find out i had some vertebrates slipped in my neck. (guessing from labor) i saw a chiropractor and got it fixed and i have been fine for a bout a year now.

Answer 10

Hey Coxer,

This kid is my son. If I ever meet you, you'll regret saying that. DON'T YOU EVER TRASH MY KID AGAIN.

JUST BY SAYING THIS, YOU SHOW HOW MUCH OF AN ASSHOLE YOU REALLY ARE.