migraines

[lickerish]

In the last year I've have a steady increase in the amount of them. I chalked it up to sitting in front of a moniter all day at work, and the high stress level caused from the people I worked for.

I used to get them once every week or two, and only for a few hours at a time.

Now I get them a few times a week, and now they last all day, even for 2 days at a time.

I don't get the white flashing in my sight like some people say they do.. but, it does hurt to keep my right eye open. Either the pain starts on the right side of where my neck meets the back of my head, and slowly works it way up and over the top of my head. OR it is a constant throbbing in my right temple. I lay down in a dark room, and it doesn't help me feel comfortable at all. I feel like sobbing it hurts so bad.. and it makes me very irritable.

I've tried every OTC medicine I could think of.. and finally found one that worked.. 'Advil Migraine'.. but it doesn't work anymore now that they've become more frequent.

A long time ago someone told me that they had them so bad that they'd make daily trips to the ER to get a shot of something or other.. has anyone on the board ever done this? If so, if I go, what do I tell them? What is this medication?

 

[Private Vasquez]

My mom has migraines. She has a prescription (I don't know what it is) that seems to help, but if it doesn't, she goes to the ER and gets the shot. I can't even remember the name of the stuff they give her in the ER, but it works. If they're that bad, you should tell your doctor and maybe they'll give you a prescription of something to help ease the discomfort. It seems to work okay for my mom. She doesn't get them as frequently, or as strong as she once did.

 

[*bratcat*]

 

[Shy Tall Guy]

There are doctors and clinics who specialize in migraines. There are a few main causes for them for which there are effective treatments (for most people). There are some people who get migraines that do not respond at all to treatment, but many do. I suggest you seek out a local specialist - possibly one recommended by friends and acquaintances. I will try to remember to ask my daughter if she knows of anybody in your area. If I forget, remind me, I am out of here for the day and will be back this evening.

Tootaloo.

 

[sabbathstorm]

My best friend has those terrible migraines that take her to the ER once and while. I can't remember the injection they give her but I will ask her. I know she's taken Toradol and a couple of other prescriptions.

 

[lickerish]

I have insurance for one more month.. and luckily I have an appointment scheduled for my doc next week for other stuff, I'll bring it up to her then.

But I've had this migraine since noon yesterday and it really isn't letting up, and I'm thinking I may need to take a run to the ER sometime this weekend, as my doc's office is closed.

We have Tiger Balm here *bratilicious one*.. I've seen it at Walgreens and Rite Aid, I'll try anything. The only thing that worked last night, for about 10 minutes, was this accupressure stuff Freakygurl taught me, pressing presure points along the eyebrow and down the sides of the nose.

The pain is too much..

 

[*bratcat*]

 

[Guest]

Ok, I'm going to get all homopathy on you but reflexology, accupressure, accupuncture, massage therapy, and aromatherapy are the ONLY things that have helped my cluster headaches. I tried all the meds. I tried all the yoga and relaxation techniques. I found a healer. She has helped me more than anyone. It may just be in my mind, as skeptics have told me, but whatever works.

 

[spankableBelle]

speaking of mingraines...

...i have one starting...

when mine became more frequent, my doctor sent me for an MRI on my brain...of course, they didn't find anything...i take excedrine migraine and it works best for me, though i have taken some prescribed medications at times...

darkness
an increase in water
a massage
and sometimes an orgasm to help bloodflow...

but like you, i would try anything to make the pain stop...

belle

 

[lickerish]

God raindancer, I think I luv you .. I think the same way. I rarely take medication, and usually let the pain subside on it own.. I feel like there's got to be a better way that pumping foreign chemicals in the body.. but at this point I can't 'mind over matter' this. If you have any advice, my PM is open.. I'm not all up to date on accupressure, reflexology, etc etc. And you have a healer? That's so cool A year and a half ago I had one work on the precancerous cells on my cervix (my head is jumbled up right now, I can't concentrate enough to think of the name of the ailment I had.. I know I've talked about it on the board before) And I've been cured since then. Amazing stuff. I lost contact with her, I wonder what she's doing these days.



In addition to the migraines, I lost my concentration ability and I've been forgetting stuff A LOT lately.. I'm thinking a nice long session with the doc is in order. I'm a mess.

 

[Guest]

I sent a lil info. via email, dear.

 

[lickerish]

Which email address did you send to? Lit.org? There's nothing there

 

[Desert Amazon]

 

[Weird Harold]

I don't get the white flashing in my sight like some people say they do.. but, it does hurt to keep my right eye open. Either the pain starts on the right side of where my neck meets the back of my head, and slowly works it way up and over the top of my head. OR it is a constant throbbing in my right temple.

I hate to get picky about semantics, but what you're getting are NOT migraines! Not every persistent or recurring headache is a "migraine" and telling the doctor you have a "migraine" problem can send them down a lot fo false trails before they identify the condition that's causing the pain.

What you've described sounds like it might be an infection -- possibly an inner ear infection(?) -- or a pinched nerve. The pattern of the progression from "stiff neck" to "sensitive eye" suggests a build up of pressure -- similar to what I suffer from a blocked sinus.

You might try taking an anti-histimine or decongestant instead of taking a pain killer (or along with the pain-killer.)

When you do see a doctor, describe the symptoms and let him characterize it -- you'll get better results.

 

[Cheyenne]

I get those same kind of pressure headaches that Weird Harold describes. I would use a washcloth with the hottest water I could stand on the side of my face to relieve the pain. BUT I found a new product that works better than the washcloth!

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?RN=184&SKU=10573050

Someone I know had one of these and let me use it when I got a terrible headache that medicine wouldn't touch. The Bed Buddy is great- it stays hot for a long time after being in the microwave for a short period of time. I searched the internet for quiet awhile to find the exact thing my friend had, and for the best price. The link above is it.

 

[april-wine]

My mom and sister suffer form migraines......When they become to hard to handle, it's off to the emergency room.......This is only on rare occasions, but the shot they are given is Demoral......(sp)


It kills the pain instantly, a nap for a couple hours and they are fine..........

 

[batter]

i used to get them.
stress is a big factor for getting migraines.

i used to be sick to my stomach for 48 hrs straight.

then a friend told me about Imitrix.
works fast.

i have only had 1 or 2 in the last 7 yrs.

good luck!

 

[ed0971]

i suffer from them also i get em bad i'm on a prescription called maxalt-mlt and it works great for me i hope you find something that works for you i don't wish them on anyone they suck good luck

 

[Guest]

Which email address did you send to? Lit.org? There's nothing there

I don't have your email address. I just hit the email button and sent from here.
Did you not get it? Let me know.