Migraine

Re: Migraine

Nicola Russell — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:34:02 GMT

I used to get them every 4 months without fail from the age of 6/7. They got less as I got older but got worse again when I started taking the combined pill, and since I stopped taking it haven't had one migraine. I got really bad ones with one-sided weakness, difficulty talking and flashing lights, felt like throwing myself out the window on several occasions because of the pain.

Re: Migraine

Susan Jackson — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:29:02 GMT

I find that if I don't drink enough water especially when running around like a headless chicken I get a headache/migrane.

The other thing I found was when I was studying I got them also and it was eye strain. Knowing my doctor would tell me to get my eyes tested before being helpful I went to have them done. I had a very slight stigmatism not one they would normally say to have glasses for. They prescribed me some because of the headaches and it worked. Now I only get them if I don't wear my glasses for working on the computer and watching tv.

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Sal the 1st — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:28:57 GMT

I use rizatriptan wafers when I have a really bad one - but most of the time use self hypnosis which works for me in all but the worst attacks

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Claire Cameron — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:59:42 GMT

Hey

Loads better today. I took some Codeine and had an early night. Feel great today, bit fuzzy headed but not a patch on yesterday!

Cheers all x

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Vicky RVN — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:25:30 GMT

Thankfully I've never suffered from migraines. How you feeling today Claire? Today I've woken up feeling like I've got a hangover, yet I've not had a drop of alcohol! It's my work leaving do tonight so really hoping I feel a bit better soon :(

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Honeybadger — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:14:24 GMT

Wow, I didnt realise how debilitating they could be! Luckily I have never suffered. I do get bad head aches sometimes but a nap usually makes me feel much better. Are they brought on/triggered by anything?

Hope youre feeling better soon x

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Ju_xx — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:53:17 GMT

I suffered from them quite regularly went to once or twice a month *touch wood though* about every 4-5 months now,. I used to take migraleve but they dont touch me now. I usually take 1 co codamol (2 just knock me out) and then bed for a few hours. I usually have the bad pain for one days and vomiting but the next day I just have twinges in my head when I bend down or sneeze of all things! I used to use the 4head things but don't very often use them as not practical when i'm at work walking round with one on my head haha. Sleep is the best thing though.. Hope you feel better soon. I feel for you :(

Re: Migraine

BengalcatRVN — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:17:57 GMT

My mum suffers worse than me, she'll be down for a couple of days, and quite reg gets them. I'm lucky, I suffer for a day, sleep and they are usually gone, although they do take a couple of days build-up (usually starts as a pain over 1 eye usually right, then builds up till I'm sick and can't stand light, noise or anything) Don't get the often but they are bad. hope you don't suffer too long, time to get offline in a cold, dark room. Flipi that pillow to the cold side and zzzzzzzzzzz

Re: Migraine

Claire Cameron — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:13:06 GMT

Thanks guys

I'm off to try and sleep again now

Re: Migraine

flow * — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:07:40 GMT

I suffer quite alot with Migraines and know what a killer they are. I can imagen its very painful being on the comp. I have only found that a dark dark room- have you got a sleeping mask to put over yours eyes to block out any light. or use a top tied round. and quite and sleep sleep sleep! I find no meds help when its a migraine just darkend isolation :0) hope itgoes away soon x

Re: Migraine

Mac Feather — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:03:35 GMT

I have used Imigran in the past-(felt worse before I felt better) and went to bed in darkened room. Not nice, I can empathise Claire, hope you feel better soon

Re: Migraine

Chris — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:02:52 GMT

PRESCRIPTION MEDS AND ASPIRIN - SEEMINGLY THE BEST CURE!!

Over the years have tried non pres. meds. with little/no effect - dulled the pain a bit but still pretty

non functional for a few days and then mentally exhausted for another two days! Not the best.!!

Now have prescription meds which normally work within the hour, sometimes feel a bit of nausea

after taking them , but better than 3 to 4 days of feeling practically non functional!!

Re: Migraine

Claire Cameron — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:58:48 GMT

[quote user="Steph Worsley"]What symptoms are you having?[/quote]

Pounding headache

Photophobia

Phonophobia

Nausea

Dizziness

Vomiting

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BengalcatRVN — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:56:32 GMT

I found the patches help me, I can't take medication (tablet phobia - crazy story!) and found the migraleve patches work wonders for me. Not 4head, they smell funny

Re: Migraine

Steph Worsley — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:12:10 GMT

Agree with Nick, very very dark room, bed (covers over your head), quiet and sleep. there are plenty of meds you can get over the counter but i found none of them worked for me and have ended up with prescription meds.

What symptoms are you having?

Hope you feel better soon

Re: Migraine

Claire Cameron — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:10:44 GMT

[quote user="Nick Shackleton"]

bed and a darkened room some pain killers. sleep

[/quote]

Been in bed in a darkened room all day and had a nap. Still feel horrendous.

This is killing me being online but I'm hunting to see if there's anything that will alleviate it

Re: Migraine

Nick Shackleton — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:09:03 GMT

bed and a darkened room some pain killers. sleep