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Gilly Bean
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I have never had migraines, per say, but I used to get some nasty headaches that would pound and pound and pound. I used to go lay in a dark, quiet room, and put a cold wet cloth over my head. If that didn't help, then I would rub my temples slowly as well.
Good luck, and sorry to hear that you had to go in last night. That's no fun at all.
Gilly Bean
Good luck, and sorry to hear that you had to go in last night. That's no fun at all.
Gilly Bean
shadowsource
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batter
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Migranes and stress.
terrible things are they not?
i used to have them and be sick to my stomach for at least 36hrs straight.
a friend of mine told me she used Imitrix on hers and her migranes went away in 20 minutes.
i tried Imitrix when i got mine and it really helped me.
the only thing is you have to catch the migrane when it is starting and mine were always full-blown when i had them.
mine was due to stress. i have since divorced the problem 7 yrs ago and i have had only 1 since that time and that was due to buying another house and getting remarried.
MistressHoney, i hope you get relief fast.
terrible things are they not?
i used to have them and be sick to my stomach for at least 36hrs straight.
a friend of mine told me she used Imitrix on hers and her migranes went away in 20 minutes.
i tried Imitrix when i got mine and it really helped me.
the only thing is you have to catch the migrane when it is starting and mine were always full-blown when i had them.
mine was due to stress. i have since divorced the problem 7 yrs ago and i have had only 1 since that time and that was due to buying another house and getting remarried.
MistressHoney, i hope you get relief fast.
ranajja
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migraines, a pain in the butt
I've had 'em, and yes, usually sinus-related.
Once I was in the middle of a play when it hit--backstage we alternated between hot and cold compresses. Not sure how I finished the performance, but I did--and that one landed me in the ER, as well.
Demarol--ha! My headaches laugh at demarol...
'Bout the only thing that helps me is some kind of pain med and bed.....to sleep!
I've had 'em, and yes, usually sinus-related.
Once I was in the middle of a play when it hit--backstage we alternated between hot and cold compresses. Not sure how I finished the performance, but I did--and that one landed me in the ER, as well.
Demarol--ha! My headaches laugh at demarol...
'Bout the only thing that helps me is some kind of pain med and bed.....to sleep!
Desert Amazon
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shadowsource
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that's it - Imitrex -
My friends who suffer speak very well of it.
My friends who suffer speak very well of it.
lilfrk
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I get them and I tried Imitrex and I can't take it. It makes me throw up and really really dopey.
Sometimes mine cluster and sometimes they don't. If it's time for my period it's just a straight migraine that a narcotic and sleep will take care of. If it's a cluster migraine forget it. I cry and moan until I throw up a couple of times and then I sleep around the clock. The next day I hurt all over like I got hit by a Mac truck.
I haven't found anything that helps me all the time. Sometimes cold compresses on my head helps. Sometimes my man leaning all his weight into my head helps. Most of the time nothing helps. Just sleep when it eventually comes.
Good Luck finding something that works for you.
Sometimes mine cluster and sometimes they don't. If it's time for my period it's just a straight migraine that a narcotic and sleep will take care of. If it's a cluster migraine forget it. I cry and moan until I throw up a couple of times and then I sleep around the clock. The next day I hurt all over like I got hit by a Mac truck.
I haven't found anything that helps me all the time. Sometimes cold compresses on my head helps. Sometimes my man leaning all his weight into my head helps. Most of the time nothing helps. Just sleep when it eventually comes.
Good Luck finding something that works for you.
PacificBlue
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I also suffer from migranes...not bad enough to send me to the ER but painful enough that I have to be in a dark room with no sound. Mine are located primarly on the right side of my brain and I know they are coming when my vision starts to go hazy. I personally meditate my way through them and take over the counter pain relievers until it stops. I've read that for mild headaches the scent of green apples will make a headache go away...possibly an old wives tale. Anyway...I hope you are feeling better this afternoon.
Svedish_Chef
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Yep..
just dont have a fucked back or you will end up like me. And if your vision ever disappears, or everytime you go to yawn you nearly start crying, or when you try to relax and your body collapses, think of me.
Thats my 6 week migraine from my neck... and my back pain rolled in as well.
Drugs dont work.. chiro does sometimes. And then they come back.
Its life
just dont have a fucked back or you will end up like me. And if your vision ever disappears, or everytime you go to yawn you nearly start crying, or when you try to relax and your body collapses, think of me.
Thats my 6 week migraine from my neck... and my back pain rolled in as well.
Drugs dont work.. chiro does sometimes. And then they come back.
Its life
Debbie
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Sympathy and hugs for all cluster or migraine sufferers. I too suffer both these but thankfully very infrequently. I inhale lavender to help calm me, acupuncture is good too for pain relief.
Tiger Balm rubbed gently into temples,
When I identifyed some of my 'triggers' this helped to prevent some of the migraines. My triggers that I have found are coconut milk, being very overtired, strobe lighting and stress.
I thought this article might be of some help too.
Natural migraine remedies: holistic help for serious headache. (acupuncture, herbs and other tips)(Brief Article)
Author/s: Patricia Mason Woods
Issue: Feb, 1998
If you've ever had a migraine headache, you know the intense, makes-you-wann-holler kind of pain a severe attack can produce. Chronic migraines afflict an estimated 23 million Americans, including one in five ESSENCE readers who in a recent survey reported suffering from them. But there is hope for healing those bad headaches. Where over-the-counter cures sometimes fail, a more holistic approach may help ease the pain. WHAT TO DO TODAY Because most migraines arc triggered by factors that are under our control-certain foods (citrus fruit, hard cheeses, chocolate), stress or too little or too much sleep -- Seymour Solomon, M.D., of the Montefiore Medical Center Headache Unit in New York City, recommends these lifestyle changes: * Stick to healthy habits. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, eat a balanced diet, exercise and avoid alcohol and cigarettes. * Identify food triggers. For one week, keep a headache diary. Record what you eat and drink and when you have symptoms, then look for patterns. * Practice relaxation. Meditate, do yoga or just lie down in a dark, quiet room while you envision your head and neck muscles relaxing slowly. ALTERNATIVE ANSWERS Experts say acupuncture is effective in relieving migraine pain in about 60 percent of cases. Treatments take an average of 30 to 60 minutes, cost $35 to $75 and are sometimes covered by insurance. (Make sure your practitioner is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.) To enhance the healing benefits, S. Abayomi Meeks, D.Ac., a certified acupuncturist at Moyo Health Associates, Inc., in Denver, suggests taking a candlelit bath infused with a few drops of essential oil, such as lavender, rose or rosemary, after each treatment and getting a good night's sleep. For chronic migraines, Meeks also recommends herbs such as valerian and passionflower. The type of herb and dosage needed will vary from person to person, so consult an acupuncturist or herbalist for guidance. MORE HEADACHE HELP If all else fails, make an appointment with a headache specialist; contact the American Council for Headache Education at (800) 255-ACHE for a referral. Also consult Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide to Headaches by Robert Milne, M.D. (Future Medicine Publishing, Inc., $ 2 3.95), The Natural Health Guide to Headache Relief by Paula Maas, D.O., M.D., and Deborah Mitchell Pocket Books, 14), and Migraine Headaches and the Foods You Eat by Agnes Peg Hartnell, Ed. D., R. D., and G. Scott Tyler, M. D. (Chronimed, $12.95).
Tiger Balm rubbed gently into temples,
When I identifyed some of my 'triggers' this helped to prevent some of the migraines. My triggers that I have found are coconut milk, being very overtired, strobe lighting and stress.
I thought this article might be of some help too.
Natural migraine remedies: holistic help for serious headache. (acupuncture, herbs and other tips)(Brief Article)
Author/s: Patricia Mason Woods
Issue: Feb, 1998
If you've ever had a migraine headache, you know the intense, makes-you-wann-holler kind of pain a severe attack can produce. Chronic migraines afflict an estimated 23 million Americans, including one in five ESSENCE readers who in a recent survey reported suffering from them. But there is hope for healing those bad headaches. Where over-the-counter cures sometimes fail, a more holistic approach may help ease the pain. WHAT TO DO TODAY Because most migraines arc triggered by factors that are under our control-certain foods (citrus fruit, hard cheeses, chocolate), stress or too little or too much sleep -- Seymour Solomon, M.D., of the Montefiore Medical Center Headache Unit in New York City, recommends these lifestyle changes: * Stick to healthy habits. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, eat a balanced diet, exercise and avoid alcohol and cigarettes. * Identify food triggers. For one week, keep a headache diary. Record what you eat and drink and when you have symptoms, then look for patterns. * Practice relaxation. Meditate, do yoga or just lie down in a dark, quiet room while you envision your head and neck muscles relaxing slowly. ALTERNATIVE ANSWERS Experts say acupuncture is effective in relieving migraine pain in about 60 percent of cases. Treatments take an average of 30 to 60 minutes, cost $35 to $75 and are sometimes covered by insurance. (Make sure your practitioner is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.) To enhance the healing benefits, S. Abayomi Meeks, D.Ac., a certified acupuncturist at Moyo Health Associates, Inc., in Denver, suggests taking a candlelit bath infused with a few drops of essential oil, such as lavender, rose or rosemary, after each treatment and getting a good night's sleep. For chronic migraines, Meeks also recommends herbs such as valerian and passionflower. The type of herb and dosage needed will vary from person to person, so consult an acupuncturist or herbalist for guidance. MORE HEADACHE HELP If all else fails, make an appointment with a headache specialist; contact the American Council for Headache Education at (800) 255-ACHE for a referral. Also consult Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide to Headaches by Robert Milne, M.D. (Future Medicine Publishing, Inc., $ 2 3.95), The Natural Health Guide to Headache Relief by Paula Maas, D.O., M.D., and Deborah Mitchell Pocket Books, 14), and Migraine Headaches and the Foods You Eat by Agnes Peg Hartnell, Ed. D., R. D., and G. Scott Tyler, M. D. (Chronimed, $12.95).
Svedish_Chef
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debbiexxx said:
I would but she wont let me..
that and those essential oils and other shit like that I hate
MissTaken
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I used to get migraines which, after thousands of dollars in testing, they attributed to "migrainal strokes." I knew when a migraine was coming because my vision blurred or at times, I had spells of blindness.
Now, I take endoral which keeps the migraines at bay and "takes the edge off" during times of stress.
Other rememdies....most listed
Cold packs
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
Imitrex
Sleep
Sleep
Good Luck to all sufferers and my empathy to you.
Now, I take endoral which keeps the migraines at bay and "takes the edge off" during times of stress.
Other rememdies....most listed
Cold packs
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
Imitrex
Sleep
Sleep
Good Luck to all sufferers and my empathy to you.
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Much, much later...
curvacious
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MissTaken said:
Migraines can be scary, especially when you don't know what's happening to you. My first really bad one happened on an short airplane ride (one hour). It was sheer hell from the moment it started. My fingers and hands went numb, I had blurry and halo-ey vision, nausea, and the most scary---i had language difficulties. My sentences, if i spoke at a normal pace, were all jumbled. For something that should have taken just a few seconds to say, took me at least a half a minute just so i could make sure the words were in the right order. I pretty much thought i was dying. Once off the plane it only got worse---dry heaves and vomitting for 3 hours. All of my other migraines have never been this bad. I know something went terribly wrong in my brain during the one---a migraine stroke, like MissTaken said.
It turns out that my "bad" (relative) migraines were caused by my then at the time birth control---took about 2 years to figure that out. They came whenever they wanted --didn't matter the time in the cycle. If not caught soon enough they landed me in bed for several hours. There was no way I could have ever gotten myself to medical help---I would have hurled on the moment i stood up. I would just lay there, eyes closed and one arm over my forehead. The heat and pressure from my arm seemed to ease the pain a bit.
Now, if I feel a migraine soon enough, I can down an asprin, tylenol, and a mountain dew or other high caffeine source (ie--same ingredients as excedrin migraine) and I'm usually ok.
To anyone suffering mirgraines---I feel for ya. It's something I didn't understand myself until I had one. A bad one stops your entire life in it's tracks and you truely feel like you're dying. I always thought that sticking a fork in my forehead would feel much better than the migraine itself. Even a mild one can disrupt your daily happenings.
