Migraine!!! help?

Question

I ahve been having migraines for 3 months every day in the morning the hurt so bad i throw up and i take 4 excedrine mig...can any one tell me what is going on or what may help? email [e-mail] if any more que.

Answer 1

I have had migraines for many years and I also specialize in headache management for that reason. Here is what I will tell you...

Headaches are complex problems and there is no easy solution. It is best to find out the source/cause of your recurrent or chronic headaches.
The easy things normally work for the bulk of people Paracetamol/Acetaminophen/Tylenol or aspirin (I prefer Excedrin personally) go to a darkened quiet room and lie down. Avoid bright lights and prolonged computer use. You seem to have tried this without effect. I will tell you that in the Excedrin Migraine there is 250 mg of Aspirin, 250 mg of Tylenol, and 65 mg of caffeine in each tablet. Aspirin has a ceiling effect at 800 mg so taking 1000 mg does not help but does increase the risk of gastric bleeding. Tylenol is generally effective at 650 mg, so if you are going to exceed the bottle directions take no more than 3 tablets at a time, any more just waste your money and risk side effects for no medical benefit.

If you are having recurrent or chronic headaches you need to see a health care provider. They can pick the proper abortive medication for the acute headache and possibly prescribe a preventive medication if your headaches are too frequent. There are numerous medications out there, some have been mentioned by the above responders, but as they are prescription, and as you need to know all about the headaches to select the proper medication, that should be left to the physician, or nurse practitioners.

If you feel you need to see a doctor, I recommend that you go to the following site prior to your visit:

http://www.headaches.org

In the consumer area, see the educational resources tab.

Print and fill out the headache diary as shown.

People say there are several causes for migraines, and this is not thought to be the case. The actual cause is not proven, but there is a current consensus theory. What people often say are causes are actually called triggers, they do not cause the headaches, but they can trigger the effect. There are activities and foods to be avoided, however, each person's triggers are individual. This is the purpose for the diary noted above. It helps you to discover your triggers so they can be avoided or eliminated.

See the How to talk to your headache doctor page. This will help you know what information is important to report so the doctor can properly diagnose and treat your headaches.

I also recommend the pages on analgesic rebound, and diet.

Do not take Imitrex of any one else’s migraine medication without a health care provider’s approval. I have seen patients with severe hypertensive crisis bordering stroke and cardiac problems due to taking a medication which was inappropriate for them. Also there are some types of migraine which are not recommended for the new migraine wonder drugs, ie. Hemiplegic and basilar artery migraines.

There are many non medication methods which are beneficial also, such as biofeedback, and acupuncture. I also feel that chiropractic can be beneficial for some forms of migraine, but in some forms it can cause permanent disability and possibly death. I advise you have a diagnosis of the type of migraine and be clear to try chiropractic before trying any alternative techniques.

Seek the assistance of your primary care clinic and if no improvement a specialist in headaches.

As a fellow migraine sufferer, I wish you the best.

Answer 2

I have several things to say. First of all do not put your personal E-Mail on here. It will cause you nothing but trouble. We can E-mail each other through Yahoo/Answers.

If it says on the Excedrin Migraine to take 2, taking 4 will not help any more than 2, in fact possibly the opposite.

Just to be sure, they are on just one side of your face, right? You have to stay in a quiet, dark bedroom.

As for your medication, Excedrin Migraine isn't working. You need a prescription med. There are many to choose from, so you have to tell your doctor EXACTLY what's happening, and you may have to try 2 or 3 before you hit the one that works for you.

These are the latest ones. You may want to talk to a pharmacist first. This is their area of expertise. They will know which ones are working best for people. Probably more than any doctor! And they are so kind and helpful and SMART! : Topamax, Imitrex, Fioricet (or Fiorinal; one has aspirin, the other Tylenol,) Midrin, Maxalt, Relpax, Zomig, Frova, Acular, Axert, Anaprox, Orudis, and Sedapep.
There IS help for you, Sweetie, so go out there and get it!!

I wish you the very best!!! :) Sincerely, Lynn

Answer 3

I do get migraines. I got a medical discharge from the military because of them. Everyone suffers from migraine syndrome differently, in some way, but the typical symptoms are: 1. Ache/throb on one side of the head 2. Sensitivity to light 3. Sensitivity to sound 4. Nausea, etc. I personally also have a sensitivity to smell, and tend to lose some of my equilibrium as well. Most people feel better sitting or lying down in a cool, dark room. Some people need caffeine, others find that their headaches are triggered by it. One of the first things to do is to figure out what gave you the headache in the first place and try to steer clear of that (those) thing(s). I usually end up sleeping mine off. I hope this helps...

Answer 4

As a sufferer of frequent migraines, the causes are many. (Thanks goodness for new treatment options) Usually the cause can be as simple as a food allergy. Many trigger foods include proceesed meats,aged cheese, red wine (is really bad), or foods that contain a high content of tyramine. Hormonal fluctuations can bring on a pounder. (the day before your period). It is also a known fact that barometric pressure changes cause wicked headaches. Here in Calgary Alberta when a "chinook" blows in (the tempurature can go from -25 to +3 ) in a matter of hours, people that never get headahes are now reaching for strong painkillers. The same phenomena happens in California (Santa Anna winds). Tension and stress can bring on a migraine. Grinding of teeth as you sleep can cause headache pain. It is IMPORTANT that if you suffer from headaches to wake up at the same time everyday. (This helps reduce the # of headaches you get). Drinking a cup of coffee (to help dialate blood vessels in the brain) also can help greatly. I know it feels like our brains are "bleeding" when your in the middle of a migraine but I can assure you that migraine sufferers RARELY and I mean RARELY die from an annurism. It is a medical fact that people that do die from annurism"s have NO former history of migraines. Annurisms are RARE and migraines are COMMON. Get your self to a quiet place when you feel a headache coming on. Go see a DR. to get a prescription for your headaches. There is NO need to suffer. There is a lot you can do to help yourself. Good luck and don"t worry.

Answer 5

Be careful of how often you take ibuprophen, or any pain medication as it can cause a rebound headache. It is very possible that this is what you have. I now it may be hard, but try and stop taking them for a week and see how you feel. If you are still hurting, perhaps it is time to see a doctor. There are preventative and abortive migraine medications available for them to prescribe. they can also rule out the sary stuff. Good luck!

Answer 6

Excess of liver fire, acidity are its' prime causes.

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for RA, OA, Back ache and almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.

Acidity, WORRY, sadness, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES,
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy etc 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.

Pain killers don't treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.
The useless drugs have tremendous power of side effects like liver/kidney failures, ulcer, inflammation of intestines and lot more.
Avoid late sleeping if possible; worry, spicy foods, sour fruits, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS and good sleep will help if cough is not there.

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 is very strong.

If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

For forehead pain the points are in front of nails on the finger tips or 3-7 mm below.
It may disappear naturally too.

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

Answer 7

get to a good chiropractor.. He will find out whats going on and will tell you what he can or can't do for you

Answer 8

Look up prescription side effects on prescriptions you are now taking and it may supprise you.

Answer 9

Have your blood pressure checked.