migranes.............?

Question

it's runs in our family, I have one a year about know. Im kinda waiting for the signs. What triggers yours and how intence are they, The one I have is almost like a mini-stroke,im unable to take anything as im alergic to asprin.AND MIGRALEAVE DON'T WORK
I find once the head pain starts ice works best placed on my head, do you have any good ways of dealing with them.
mine was triggered two years ago, when I bumped my head and im learning to deal with it.I just turned 18. in july 4th any idea's on this are very welcome, Thankyou.

Answer 1

Yes they are horrific. I get visual flashing and then usually tunnel vision sometime lose sight in one eye.

Sorry to hear that you are suffering with them

The only thing that helps me is go and lie in dark and quiet room and try and sleep it off. Impossible if you are not at home I know. My doctor perscribes Paramax for me which is stronger than over the counter stuff and is paracetemol based. I would go to your doctors and see what they say. Otherwise have you thought about maybe trying acupuncture?

Answer 2

Honey, I wish I had a migraine once a year. I get more or less 5 a week!!

My doctors have all stated that I have a rare form of migraine because what "traditionally" works for others has no effect on me.

My migraines first started when I was 13.(I'm 30 now) I get them from the temperature going up or down too fast, direct sunlight, stress (that parts normal I guess), being around perfume, smelly cleaners (but I need to clean my home)..and long road trips.

I have been put on many many rx's and within like 3 days my body is immune to them and they no longer work. I've had cat scans and mri's and nothing has been found.

I have found that and this is weird that sometimes hot showers will work, then other times cold packs will. Eating celery actually helps me but the damn crunch of it doesn't help the migraine. Usually if I can feel one coming on I eat a Hershey bar, grab a cup of coffee, and smoke a cigarette. (For some reason it releases some of the tension) I also will take 3 Excederin and immediately lie down in the darkest room of the house. I can't drive with even a little "headache" because the doctors fear I could black out...
My migraines usually don't break for about 16 hours. I'll be watching your question to see if I can find new ideas as well.

Answer 3

Mine can be daily, now. Mine started when I was young and entered puberty. They settled down to just a few times a year as I grew older, but when I entered menopause, they got MUCH worse due to hormonal changes.

Ice and dark work well. Ice and feet in warm water also work well. There are many non-aspirin, migraine specific pills right now, like Imitrex, Axert, etc. that work VERY well (that is what I do when it goes full blown). Recognizing your triggers and avoiding them will help, but if they are so infrequent, it will take time to do that.

My triggers are: diesel fumes, floral fragrances (perfumes, candles, room deodorizers, etc.), SULFITES (like in salad dressing, salad bars, commercially prepared mayo based salads, etc.), PHOSPHATES (as in cured cheeses, meats, coldcuts, etc.), not enough water, not enough food, not enough sleep -- as you can see, this is a big issue for me!

You can try some of the "natural" remedies out there or non-aspirin painkillers (they don't work for me). One recent one I just tried that seemed to work -- really surprised me -- was the THUMB MASSAGE. When the pain starts, squeeze the area between your thumb and first finger on the side of the body where the pain is -- HARD -- and then massage it for a while. It really DID seem to take the pain of the migraine down a LOT -- and it eventually went away without any medication.

Answer 4

I used to get migraines about twice or three times a year. They abruptly stopped when I turned 46 years old and I have not had one for years after that.

In my case, the first indicator of the onset of a migraine was a vision anomaly. At a point exactly where my eyes focus I would see only a blob. My peripheral vision was fine but I could not see through a small blob floating in front of me. When that started I had between 30 to 60 minutes before the migraine would hit.

If I could get home and take 6 Advil tablets, go to bed in a dark, cold, quiet room and fall asleep for a while it would greatly lessen the symptoms. A triple dose of most over the counter pain relievers worked but ibuprofen worked the best.

If I was not able do the above I would get a full blown migraine. in my case it resulted in an extreme headache mostly over my left eye. I would be very sensitive to sound and light. Sometimes the headache would make me nauseous. It would last about twelve hours or so.

They began when I was in my mid twenties and as I said went away when I reached my mid forties. I read all I could on the subject and have heard a lot of theories but as far as I could determine, the cause is unknown. My father was a migrane sufferer too.

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Answer 5

I have been suffering with migraines now for about 15 years. Tried all sorts, even the medication thats supposed to work really well. Didnt work for me though. My GP perscribed pizotifen ( its a serotonin reuptake inhibitor). Take one every night. Doesnt stop me having migraines ( nothing will stop them for good I was told) but I dont have as many. Can sympathise with anyone who suffers. I am violently sick with it too as well as being in agony. Touch wood not had very severe ones for a while but tend to have more round time of the month. Hope you find something thats suits you, its just a matter of trying out different things. what works great for one person may not help another. Good luck

Answer 6

I get migraines. I have taken at least one Imetrex every day for the last week. I try to take them as soon as I feel that dull ache coming on. If I don't I'm in trouble. My migraines are kind of weird - I have extreme neck pain with mine. Almost like someone beat the crap out of me and my neck feels all bruised underneath. I don't know how else to describe it - but it is very painful. If I'm home my husband will rub my neck. I have these points right underneath my skull that is the worst. I will have him press down as hard as he can on these to spots. It doesn't really help and it hurts like hell when he doesn it but I think it relives a tiny bit of the pressure. A lot of times I have to go to bed if they get to bad.
I take 100mg imetrex and hope and pray they don't get to to bad. I call this my miracle drug. I can't take excedrin migraine all that does is give me the shakes - it doesn't even begin to take away the pain. I hope you don't get to the point where you have them all the time like me. Its horrible. And I panic if I'm somewhere and don't have my imetrex in my purse. I have to have it with me ALL the time.
My doctor said they should subside after menopause - great - thats not doing me a whole lot of good. Hopefully menopause will come early!!! Good luck

I have tried accupunture, Chiropractor and Physical Therapy to no avail. I also had a CatScan done. And it doesn't run in our family - I'm the only one stuck with them!

Answer 7

Mine are triggered when I am not drinking enough, mostly, although I get one cracker a month where I think I am dying which is linked to my period.
They are no joke.
The only things I have found that help are Co-codamol and being sick. Sounds daft, but once I have been sick, which can take hours to happen, I know that I can take co-codamol and sleep it off to the point where I can manage normal life the next day, even if I have a vague headache left.
It really is experimenting to see what suits you. Hopefully you'll get lots of answers and so will have lots of things to test.

Answer 8

I get them frequently and it is more that they last for several days as opposed to one big slammer. They usually come either right before my period or right after it ends. My husband gets them like you do, though. He throws up and cannot be near the light. Fortunately, they don't hit him, often - usually just when he is under a lot of stress. When I feel one coming, I immediately take Excedrin (won't work for you, though, if you are allergic to aspirin) and I avoid anything sugary. Chocolate is a major trigger of my migraines, so I have to be careful. I know they suck but if you only get them once a year, you are lucky. Talk to your doctor about possible ways to avoid and treat them.

Answer 9

Try eating a peppermint, smells like peppermint can help some people. Doing some mild exercises may help also, try walking for a few minutes, or do something, and not think about the migraines, they may go away. Heat or cold is good, you should continue using ice since it works for you. The only time I get them is when I don't wear my glasses, but I guess it's just genetics for you :/. Best wishes

Answer 10

You should get a scan to make sure there's no serious problem. The only thing I have found to relieve my migraines is a prescription called Maxalt that comes in pill or fast dissolve type. I've had no side effects such as drowsiness and it works really fast. You should check with your doctor to see if this would be an option for you.