does anyone have adult abdominal migraine, I do.  Why, what to do?  Thanks?
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http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html
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Hi Niftynan\n\nHere are some answers and ideas on how to heal your condition.\n\nCause \nThis is often the result of a disturbance in some other part of the body, such as digestive disorders in the stomach, liver or bowel; problems in the abdominal area; menstrual irregularities, impingements in the cervical; concussion, eye strain, nervous excitement, fatigue, etc. The headache is a mechanism which signals some serious problem elsewhere. The common headache is due to faulty elimination, and the waste matter causes problems until the toxic wastes reach the stomach nerves and affects them (colon cleanse is needed). Sometimes headaches are caused from panic, fear, or worrying about the unknown. Headaches of this type are the hardest to relieve, generally requiring something strong like a heavy nervine tea with lobelia in it to diminish the nervous excitement. A nerve tea such as valerian or skullcap with a few drops of tincture of lobelia to a cup will give relief. \n\nFood allergies are another very common cause of headache. The worst culprit is sugar; I have experienced sugar headaches, which are sort of a withdrawal; you eat the sugar, and then as the body is trying to eliminate the toxic substance, your head pounds. Cheese commonly causes headaches, probably the worst of the dairy products for this, although allergies to any of them may cause the pain. Meats and eggs are also common allergens. \n\nHerbal Aids \n1.General Instructions: Improve elimination with the Lower Bowel Formula #1 (use the cathartics and enemas only in case of emergency). If the problem is in the stomach area, use any of the following stomach herbs: angelica, balmony, black alder, elecampane, gentian root, raspberry leaves, rhubarb, strawberry leaves, wild cherry, wormwood. Use ginger for a menstrual problem. To relieve the local headache pain, two or three drops of tincture of lobelia in a little water three times a day or up to every hour if required will often give temporary relief. If the contents of the stomach causes the problem, empty that area with an emetic. Where the nerves are raw, the following herbs are excellent: catnip, peppermint (hot), rosemary herb, skullcap, spearmint, wood betony, and since plenty of rest is needed, any of the foregoing herbs along with hops tea is very soothing and will produce sleep. \n\n2.Migraine Headache: See formula using wormwood, Culver's root and cayenne. \n\n3.Relaxing Nervine (headache, neck, shoulder and muscular tension, irritability, nervousness or raw nerves, sleeplessness, female organs) \n\n4.Nervous Headache: Chew 1-2 freshly-picked leaves of rue. \n\n5.Headache: Apply the freshly-bruised leaves of rue to the temples. \n\n6.Nervous Headache: See formula using lady's slipper, catnip and scullcap. \n\n7.Nervous Headache: See formula using wood betony, rosemary and peppermint. \n\n8.Insomnia, Headache, Indigestion, Bronchitis, etc. Give black cohosh infusion in small doses. \n\n9.Peppermint Tea: Drink a cupful of hot peppermint tea; then lie down and relax. \n\nOil of Peppermint: Apply externally on the affected area for rheumatism, neuralgia, and headache. \n\n10.Stress Headache: My favorite headache/stress remedy is blending a banana into a cup of pineapple juice, adding a bit of nutmilk, and mixing in one to two tablespoons of brewer's yeast, blending briefly. In fifteen minutes I am calm and ready to deal with the problems that cause the stress. \n\n11.Constipation Headache: Headaches can stem from several sources. Very common is the constipation headache, where compressed fecal matter presses on the nerves that affect the head. We have seen severe migraine headaches cured by taking a catnip enema. For longer-term relief, the lower bowel formula can heal the bowel so that there is no constipation. \n\n12.Severe Migraine: For a really severe migraine headache, apply cold packs to the neck and head while the patient soaks in a very hot tub or whirlpool. Be sure to drink lots of feverfew t
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the problem with getting rid of migraines is that they can be triggered differently from person to person.  sometimes they are triggered by stress, many times by food, or drinks.  i've know a few people that have had success by keeping a food diary, and noting when in that diary they've had a migraine.  often times you'll see a connection between certain foods, and migraines.  also be sure to stay well hydrated.  dehydration is a common trigger among migrain sufferers.  \n\na friend of mine found 1 method that helps with temp.  relief during a migraine.  he takes a migraine medicine, and fills up the tub with warm water.  then lays in the tub with just his face exposed.  the warm/hot water surrounding the head relieves some of the pressure while until the medicine kicks in.  i recommend doing this with supervision, so you don't drown.
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i've suffered from migraines since childhood....never affected my breasts though. you need to go to neurologist. they are many remedies for migraines now.
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See a doctor.  May be a migraine.
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Talk to your doctor about Imitrex.  It's available in pills, nasal spray, or self-injector.\n\nCodeine will also help with the symptoms. \n\nIf you don't want to go the prescription route, try using ginger root.  It's a natural anti-nausea agent, and will help stop a migraine in its tracks.  It wont make one BETTER, but it can stop it from getting worse.\n\nThe fastest way to administer is to buy ginger root powder (available in grocery stores in the spices aisle), and add a half-teaspoonful to your favorite tea.  If it's taste is a little too much for you, you can buy it in pill form at most vitamin/supplement stores.  (Also great for helping prevent motionsickness!)\n\nCaffeine sometimes works.\n\nIf the symptoms are particularly bad, I like a cold compress in a pitch dark room in an attempt to sleep it off.  If you room isn't dark enough, tape tinfoil on the inside of the windows to block light.  If you don't have a cold compress, point a small fan at your face.\n\nThe best thing you can do about migraines is learn what your triggers are.  Sometimes it's food (or food combinations), too much light, too much heat, too much exertion, etc.  But involving a doctor is always a good idea.\n\nIf you get a migraine, try to write down everything you did prior to it, hopefully you will be able to narrow down some of your triggers over time.\n\nBest of luck to ya.
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You can't be sure that it's a migraine. It could be a cluster headache, those are more common in men than women. They are very painful, knife-like as you say. \nDon't waste any time. See a doctor, who can prescribe you medicine that you need to be able to handle life.
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I get really bad migraines too. Normally if I have a migraine I drink tea, place an ice pack on your forehead( lay in the dark where its peacefull), or I learned this when I was younger. First keep your eyes opes and take your pointer and middle finger and massage your temples at the same time for about ten sec.. THen close your eyes and do the same thing. It works a little for more, and if that doesnt work take some advil.
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I have suffered migrains since I was 12 now 35. I know what you are dealing with. My mother has never had a headache. She when i was younger, thought I was trying to get out of going to school, etc. She never took it seriously. Now, I think she feels bad. Good Luck to you.
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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.
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I'm a resident physician at UCSF, it sounds like a migraine headache, but I would not give an official diagnosis over the internet.  Tell her NOT to worry about a brain tumor.  She should see a doctor, at minimum they can give her medications for migraine relief.  Migraines are very common and are nothing to worry about, just have her go in so she can get that pain under control.\n\nTell her not to take tylenol everyday (or ibuprofen) because you can get something called "analgesic rebound headache" if you start taking those everyday.  Basically most over the counter pain meds like Alleve, Motrin, etc are only good for once in a while use.
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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.
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I would say go to your doctor but since you dont want to hear that all the advice i can give to you is: Stick to a healthy diet, leave out your last evening meal of the day and drink a pint of water instead.  Dont nibble when your hungry thats a very bad move. If you are really that hungry again drink water instead.  Also take a walk every day about 10 minutes after each meal if you can. It doesnt have to be a swift walk, but dont drag your feet.  A gentle walk for about 30minutes.  This will burn off any calories gained from each meal.  No matter how healthy you are eating each food still contains a certain amount of calories.\n\nOn advice for your pain.......I do alot of Aromatherapy.  Im NOT a proper qualified Trained Aromatherapist but have taught myself and Ive helped lots of my friends and family with alsorts of problems and still do.\nIf you can go to a health shop get yourself the following oils, they arent exspensive i promise.\nCARRIER OIL to blend with your chosen oils.\n1) ROMAN CHAMOMILE treats Muscular aches n pains n \n    inflammed joints.\n\n2)LAVENDER (This you do not need a carrier oil as its \n    safe to use neat on the skin).  Treats headaches, \n    migraine, muscular aches n a nerve sedative.\n\n3) PATCHOULI Stomache aches.\n\n4) ROSEMARY Muscular aches n pains, backache, fluid \n    retention, rheumatism n poor circulation.\n\n5) EUCALYPTUS Aches n pains including bachache.\n\nJust mix your chosen oil with a bottle of carrier oil and massage into the area twice daily.  Best time is just before bed.  Keep this up till either your pains decrease or are no more.  YOU SHOULD NOT GET AN ALLERGIC REACTION to any of the above oils but incase you have sentive skin either use just a few drops of chosen oil into 5 tablespoons of carrier oil for each massage or consult your GP first.  \n\nI could go on and list more oils suitable for you but these i know are easy to obtain.\n\nGood luck and hope ive been of some help
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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!!!
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I've had problems with migraines for years, and used to go the drug route, until I found myself addicted to demerol (this was like 15 years ago). Fed up, I went to a clinical psychologist who specialized in migraine. He used a combination of biofeedback and hynosis on me, and it worked amazingly well. During one of our sessions, I had a full-blown migraine, so he did a hynosis session, which he tape-recorded for me. Ever since then, any time a migraine comes on, I drag out that tape and listen to it. It still works like a charm, and I have not used drugs for migraine ever since.\n\nOne other possibility - are you definitely experiencing classic migraine, or could it possibly be a histamine headache (aka cluster headache)? While more common in men, some women can also suffer from these, and surprisingly sometimes a simple antihistamine like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can make a huge difference....
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I have migrane too, but I notice that when I didn't eat foe a long period with hard work, the migrane start so I atrat to laways eat and don't let my stomac empty at all, and i get a good result , whitch i get a migrane maximum two times per year only.\ni need from you to supervise exactly the situation when you get migrane for 2 - 3 and you can get  the result of direct effect for at least 90 % of migrane case.because each body has a different carcterristic than the other.
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call your doc for a refill.if you cant get thru go to the er they may give you a temporary refill,until you see your doc.i get migraines and its terrible!! hope you feel better soon