Frequent Migranes help!!!?
489475
I have had migraines from the time I was a sophomore in High school and still have them today at age 55. No matter how bad my headaches have been I have never had one for longer than a day. Let me also state that trying to stop a migraine with over the counter drugs is like trying to stop a semi-truck by standing in front of it. However, do not take anything else till you see a doctor. I know what you said about insurance but you must get to a doctor now and have proper medication prescribe to you now. Worse yet is the fact that with migraines Doctors must experiment with what drugs do best for your type of migraine. So you may be forced to go see a Doc more than once or even twice. I am sorry but you have no choice as having this kind of pain for this long is not good for you. I am not a pro on any form of drug use but migraines can not be stopped any other way. I am sorry for your pain. Good luck and win!!!
760408
I am a long standing sufferer of migraines and what u describe certainly sounds like one (but go to see your doctor to get it checked out). There are a number of prescriptions you can have but i have recently seen a neurologist and he has suggested pure oxygen. 5 minutes of pure oxygen apparently gets rid of the migraine. I am yet to try it but thought id pass this info on. You can buy oxygen in canisters online. very popular for hangovers aswell. chocolate/alcohol and stress are the main factors for my migraines which i now try to avoid. hope this info is of help to you.
1118023
Avoid wine, cheese and chocolate.\n\ntry Excedrin\n\nImitrex is a great drug to stop pain but you need a prescription.\n\nTo stop having migraines, ask your doctor about Topomax or Depakote.
262870
As soon as you get even the slightest hint that you are going to get a migraine, take a dose of aspirin.  When I do that, I don't get the full-blown migraine (or the accompanying pain).  However, I can still tell that I'd have one if I hadn't taken the aspirin.\n\nTry to figure out what is causing your migraines so that you can avoid them that way, too.  It can be different for each person.  For me, it was monthly hormonal changes (so I had a pretty good clue when to expect them).  For others, it can be certain foods.  I had a friend once who got a migraine every time she ate anything cold, like ice cream or frozen yogurt.  See if you can track down the cause and then avoid whatever causes them.\n\nIf you already have the migraine and it is a relatively mild one, sometimes they can be warded off by either taking a hot shower or soaking your feet in hot water.  It has something to do with blood flow.  The hot shower worked for me several times.\n\nAlso, and I know this is really gross so bear with me, when a migraine becomes bad enough, you will become nauseous and then throw up.  And then, voile!, the migraine will disappear.  (At least this has been true for me and for others I've spoken with.)  So, if all else fails and you're in the middle of a terrible migraine and you just want it to STOP, I suggest working on the computer or reading a book.  For me, this speeds up the process to reaching nausea and then blessed relief.  And, no, throwing up isn't pleasant.  But sometimes it is better than the alternative of feeling like your head is going to explode.
1047193
See a neurologist.\n\nWhat you are describing MIGHT be migraine, but there is no way that anyone online can give you an accurate diagnosis!
730933
Demand a second opinion. Positive note I had similar symptoms for years rarely a day off. I had a brain scan, a EEG and other tests turns out I have hemiplegic migraines - very scary. I have an aura with mine - a bad taste often triggered by what I eat or smell. Gloss paint sends me off my legs for up to 2 weeks. I was investigated for having a stroke! Go back an see your Dr if symptoms don't improve and demand further tests! Have allergy/ sensitivity tests done, mine showed my triggers as being corn, melon, larger etc. I changed my diet and took FEVER FEW natural health supps and have made a fantastic recovery, with the occasional relapse. I f your symptoms are new to you and you have had no further investigations than a DR appointment, go back and demand more. Take a friend or relative with you if your reluctant to push the issue. You only have one life - enjoy it. Luv J xx
124127
Have you been to a neurologist who specializes in migranes? Sleep habits and diet can also affect incidents of migranes.  BUT DEFINITELY find a neurologist who specializes in migranes, especially to rule out other medical possibilities.  That is a much better course than this forum.  Best of luck.
252810
I known you said you've seen 40 doctors and have tried everything they prescribe so I hesitate to ask, but have any of them prescribed Topamax yet?  It is an anti-convulsant that you take every day to prevent a migraine from happening in the first place.  I have sever migraines, too, and while it hasn't stopped them completely, it has made a huge difference in my life.  Good luck.
1101785
Yeah, I get them! I found a medication that works for me. It's called Amerge and is from the triptan family that Imitrex is from (though imitrex did NOT work for me). I suggest you keep a diary for a few months. Write down what you eat, what your activities are, and if you come into contact with strong perfumes, etc. Also record your migraines with time, strength, duration, symptoms, etc. Often people have more than one type of migraine. This will help you figure out what triggers your migraines. Take the journal to your physician!!!
485524
As far as homeopathic/natural things go-- I found that feverfew tea (or now I think they have tablets) was a natural ingredient that helped migraines.  I didn't like the tea, so this one didn't work that great for me.\n\nWhat really helped me, was to up my intake of B vitamins/niacin.  That did help me prevent/get ride of a significant number of migraines.\n\nGood luck-- I know they are pretty miserable.
559269
Stay away from stressful situations.  Don't watch TC in the dark or stay up too late.  Sleep is important.\n\nIt sounds like you may be getting migrains and you may need to seek mediacal attention.  What you should do in the mean time is STAY in the dark, with a cool face cloth.  \n\nEat a well balanced diet, eat things in moderation, and include exercise in your daily routine.\n\nI am a previous sufferer of headaches.  Good luck!
474433
I had constant, horrible migraines at that age as well. I did notice that drinking plenty of water helped somewhat because they weren't as debilitating when I happened to drink plenty of water that day.\n\nApparently there still is no known cause or cure for them, however the good news is that they go away on their own. I personally got them again around my early twenties after not having migraines for a few years. I wish I could remember the name of the medication I was given this last time they came back because it worked. I remember it was especially for migraines and that the doctor told me to take it as soon as I felt like one was coming and to take it with a glass of cold water. He also gave me another medication in case I didn't take the previous one on time. \n\nLooking back, I think my migraines might have had a lot to do with stress and conflict in the environment you're in. Is your son doing ok at school? Has anything been bothering him for a while? Has he seen a doctor? It's a little scary what the effect of a migraine has not only on your whole body, but in your brain. For example, I never had seizures but apparently you're more succeptible to them if you're having a migraine or something like that. \n\nMigraines can also be a symptom of other things, so hopefully you've already taken him to the doctor, although it's probably nothing serious. Get the poor thing a fan, ear plugs, and a pair of sleep shades. Keep a trash can nearby the bed in case he needs to throw up. A little carafe of water next to his bed wouldn't hurt, unless he likes tea. Chamomille is nice.
1069325
Hi, for me is dairy, and citrics.  Also, too much exposure to the sun.  I try to avoid any of these in excess, and if I still get a migrane, I drift to my room, cool it a little, close the drapes and take a "Maxalt".  I get better about 4 or 5 hours later, if I get some sleep.
1057333
I would go to the doctor for bad migraines.  I have read that certain foods can trigger migraines too.  Maybe keep a food journal and see if you get migraines after eating certain things.
340046
You need a good headache specialist.  Not all neurologists specialize in migraines.  \nThis is just a brief overview: There are many different medications for migraines, preventative, abortive and rescue.  \nThere are 4 classes of preventative medications: beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, anti-seizure, and antidepressants.  These drugs were all created for other purposes, but were found to have the side affect of lessening migraine frequency/severity.  These drugs are taken daily to prevent migraines.  \nWhen you get a migraine, you use an abortive (usually triptans--Imitrex, Amerge, Relpax, Maxalt, Frova, and one other I forget).  \nWhen abortives fail, you need rescue medication to keep you out of the emergency room when migraines are most severe.  \nIf you have more than a couple of migraines per month, you need to find a good preventative.  There are dozens and none work for all migraineurs all the time, each person is different. So its a trial & error process.  \nA great reference for migraine support & info is the Yahoo Group "migraine" and http://headaches.about.com\nGood luck!
932524
Treatment and Prevention- \n\n1.If your migraines are mild or infrequent, you may be able to get sufficient relief from an over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofren--provided you take the pain reliever during the first 30 minutes of an attack. \n\n2.For those who get frequent migraines (two or more disabling attacks per month), prescription medications may be the only way to prevent or reduce symptoms. medications, such as sumatriptan. \n\nNatural treatment -\n1.Two supplements may be useful in reducing the intensity and frequency of attacks. \nThe herb feverfew, one of the most popular migraine remedies, has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. \n5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), helps boost serotonin levels in the brain, and has been found to prevent migraines as effectively as some prescription medications. Both may need to be taken daily over several months for maximum benefit. 5-HTP should be used with caution when using certain antidepressants, called SSRI drugs. \n\n2.For people who average four attacks per month, the B vitamin riboflavin may provide some significant relief. \n\n3.The following foods and substances should be avoided, since they are thought to trigger migraines in some people: nuts, peanut butter, yogurt, sour cream, onions, pickles, eggs, tomatoes, citrus fruits, freshly baked yeast products, alcohol- and caffeine-rich drinks, MSG (monosodium glutamate), and aspartame (artificial sweetener).Some studies have shown improvement in migraines when dairy and wheat are removed from the diet. \n\n4.Consuming fish with a high content of omega-3 fatty acids, such as tuna and salmon, may aid in migraine prevention.
799983
It could just be the air. Eventually you will adapt to whatever changes the changes may be. Drink bottled water if you are concerned about the water, or boil it for a minimum of one minute. Know your limit for alcohol. If it has nothing to with alcohol and you are drinking plenty of bottled water it should go away. Maybe you can take a closer look at where you are living, check to make sure there is no mold anywhere because mold has a way of hiding in remote areas. If you are really concerned, go talk to a doctor. Hopefully, it won't cost you too much since you are in a foreing country. If this persists for many months, I highly recomend you going to a doctor. If the doctor says there is nothing wrong I would also get a second or third opinion. I only say this because some doctors are stupid. I had one friend who suffered from severe migrains and he kept going to his doctor about it. He even suspected it could be cancer since he was a heavy smoker, the doctor said he was fine so he just put up with it. Not until he was on his honeymoon in Hawaii did he get a severe seizure,  and the doctors saw that he had cancer all throught his brain and body. The doctors were shocked that it hadn't been detected by the previous doctor he kept going to. Although, the doctors gave him two months to live he lived for two years more, enduring endless chemo. Had the doctor taken his migrains more seriously, he could have started chemo way sooner before it had spread way too much. Now, your headaches could just be simple non-threatning headaches, but it wouldn't hurt to get it checked out. If this goes on for a long time and the doctor thinks nothing of it, go to another doctor. Try not to become too dependant on pain killers.