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From: Pudge99
Date: 05-23-2005, 12:45 PM (1 of 32)
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I need suggestions for how to get rid of migraines. I have been to the doctor and the medicine he gave me I can not take. Says if you have a family history af heart disease and stroke that you should not take it. I am not able to hide in a quiet dark room because I have a two and a four year old at home with me all day. Please help! Gina
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From: plrlegal
Date: 05-23-2005, 01:23 PM (2 of 32)
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Pudge have you tried the Excedrin for Miagraines yet? Patsy Patsy
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 05-23-2005, 01:56 PM (3 of 32)
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Gina, Being a suffer of migraines for many many moons I know the feeling. Even going into a dark quiet room didn't help me. I have gone the whole route on meds, that either worked or didn't. My migraines became worse when I was carrying child #2. Since I couldn't take anything really strong for them and had a 15 months old needing me all the time, the doctor told me to try oils. I used lavender oil on all my pulse points and some tylenol. I brought it down to bearable. No it didn't take it away but I could live with it. One thing I have learned is that if I pay attention I have signs before they are going to set in. Not if I am sleeping but if I am awake. I get the flashes of lights in my vision and I take immediate action. No it doesn't always stop it but does help so it doesn't become full blown. I now take Excedrin for Migraines and they do help. One word of caution......try not to take it on an empty stomach. Something I was also told was caffiene either helps you or harms you. It can either work to open the blood flow so whatever you take works faster or it can make it worse. This is something only you can figure out in trail and error. Maybe a call back to the doc and he can give you something else but at least let him know what you are going to do. Summer Summer
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 05-23-2005, 03:39 PM (4 of 32)
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I don't have migraines, but my neighbor across the street does. Caffine make them worse for her. (no chocolate, coffee or tea) She takes Zomig (she just got that and it seems to work real well for her.) (she was on massive does of motrin and they did nothing)...she just closes all the drapes and makes sure theres no noise in the house. (of course her kids are 15 and 18, so they know better than to make noise if she's ill) Chrys
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From: Pudge99
Date: 05-23-2005, 04:58 PM (5 of 32)
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I never had migraines until after I had my last child. They started coming about the same time as my period returned. I would have them on the first day with all my heavy cramping. Well this month I have had two just out of the blue. This morning I knew one was coming, I woke up and the bedroom light hurt. Well I managed to get all the kids off to school and get back home before it became debilitating. I was sitting at my sewing machine finishing up my daughters outfit for her concert tonight and bam. I just about fell over it hit so hard. I laid down for awhile and it took the edge off and so I posted my question. Then laid back down until it was time to go pick up my son from school. I felt ok until I went out into the sun. Now I am back home in my dark house and all is bearable again. I think I could handle them better if the sunlight didn't bother them so much. I also suffer from that wonderful thing called seasonal affective dissorder, so when a bright sunny day comes along I normally go out and soak it up. I'll have to check out that Excedrin. I had been using Motrin to take the edge off but even that doesn't work anymore. I am going to try the lavender thing too. I have a bunch of it for making heat packs. I think Zomig is what the doctor gave me. I am so glad that I read the patient info that comes with medicines otherwise who knows what might have happened. I really don't like this doctor, and am very upset with the fact that he gave me that medicine right after we had just finished talking about ways to prevent me from following in my Mother's and Granfather's footstep (both died of a heart attack stroke combo). He was rude and didn't want to take the time to explain how things worked at this clinic (my first time going there). I am hoping I can get a different doctor when I call again. Thank you ladies for all your help and keep the suggestions coming. Gina
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From: Magot
Date: 05-23-2005, 06:14 PM (6 of 32)
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Gina, as a fellow suffer I can sympathise, I get mine 2 to 3 days before a period when there is a distinct drop in hormone levels - it sounds as though yours are related this way too. Menstrual migraines are common, triggered by the sudden drop in progesterone amd estrogen levels that trigger the onset of menses. I have no idea what form of contraception you practice - but it may be worth looking into progesterone dietary supplements. Personally I have avoided any form of hormone treatment all my ife and have never beenon the pill - I don't know of it's validity for someone with a family history of heart disease - perhaps it is something to discuss with your Doctor. I use a melt in the mouth tablet called Maxalt active ingredient rizatriptan. This works fine so long I as recognise when I need to take it - something I am not good at. It needs to be taken early in an attack and I don't always realise when this is happening. I am also reluctant to take them if I am unsure as the damn things are so expensive!(3 tablets costs £6.50 ish on the NHS) I really ought to take them and have done with it. I get no visable aura but nausea and a feeling of 'otherness'.
love and kisses, Jan
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 05-23-2005, 07:50 PM (7 of 32)
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Gina, Have you seen the sunglasses that people (usually glass wearers) use that are quite ugly but very sun blocking. They are regular sunglasses that cover your own glasses. I received a pair from my eye doctor after I had an examination with lots of drops. I see older (senior citizen) people wear them quite a bit. They are boxy looking and have side flaps. If you are really sensitive to light these might help. The sun is blocked out from all angles. Just a thought. Summer Summer
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 05-23-2005, 07:59 PM (8 of 32)
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My Dd gets migraines & She takes the melting excedrin (25 & can't swallow a pill). as soon as she feels it coming on. She also uses a rice pack at the back of her neck. I think hers are mostly caused by stress. She usually spends the day on the couch luckily her 4 yr old is satisfied with her being in the room & watching movies with him. He will eat finger foods that he can get himself if she can't get up. When I wasn't working I would go pick him up for the day. If hers are really bad he goes to his other grandma's when Dad goes to work. Luckily she isn't getting as many as she used to. But youngest Dd (13) has started getting some bad headaches but I think her are more sinus as she gets them like me with changes in the weather. We are both here with them tonight. We were supposed to be at her school they were honoring the students with a 3 point grade average or higher for the year. she has averaged a 3.95 this yr. overall for middle school it has been a3.75. She starts High School in the fall & set her own goal to keep a 4 point or better( A.P. classes count as 5).
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From: Pudge99
Date: 05-23-2005, 11:31 PM (9 of 32)
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Looks like it is gone. Luckily it was over with before my daughters choir concert. My 2 & 4 yr old were angels today other than being a tad noisey. They snacked on fresh fruit and pretzels (the only things they could reach) and watched TV while momma rested on the couch. When I told them they had to be good cause momma had a real bad headache they were so cute. They both climbed up on the other couch and said "I need to lay down for a bit I have a headache too". Jan, I used to use oral contraceptives but I was a real B**** while on them. They played crazy with my emotions. I'd be up one day and down another. I try to get by in life with the least amount of medical intervention as possible. I find that quite often when you take something for one thing you end up with something even more unbearable as a side effect. ie I would much rather be pregnant than be the wacko person I was on the pill, and I would most deffinately rather have a migraine than a stroke or heart attack. I did a search on Maxalt. It has basically the same warning as the one my dr. gave me. I have been looking for a good pair of biking sunglasses, they rap around your face and keep the wind out and they do a pretty good job of keeping the sun out too. I am horrid on sunglasses though and go through several pair a year so I don't want to spend $50 to get them from the bike shops. I find it funny that I am now suffering from these. When I was younger (late teens early 20's) I used to get sinus headaches and I can remember my ex-MIL complaining that she couldn't work because she had migraines. I always thought that she was just making up excuses and that they couldn't be any worse than my sinus headaches. I am thinking I should call her up and appologize for even daring to think that. I am honestly wondering if these continue through my life if I could ever hold down a job as a teacher (what I want to be when I grow up). I don't think it would go over very well if I told a class of 30 to sit quietly and watch Barney while I lay down on the couch for a bit. 
Gina
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From: Sancin
Date: 05-24-2005, 01:49 AM (10 of 32)
I just wrote a response and somehow it deleted itself. I have experienced migraines since I was 10 yrs old - clue - menstration started and hormones! Also had more in the summer - trigger - barometric pressure changes - storms on the way! Travel in airplanes and trains aren't great experiences - more air pressure changes. When I became drinking age - much later than today, I discoved red wine was not good for me, nor was really good cheese.  And bright lights are triggers - especially certain types of lights, like headlights and late afternoon sun. It took me many years to learn about migraines (they are vascular headaches with dilation of blood vessels then contriction leading to engorged vessels) and once I did I found I could control them quite a bit. Admitting I was coming down with a headach also helped control, more or less. When I was younger I did recognize my pre pain signs (as others described) but would run around and try to finish or do things before it started. It didn't help that my boyfriend who became my husband and then ex husband felt that I should just ignore them. I was dumbfounded the evening we were out and he suggested we go home early as I was getting a headache yet as as usual I had not told him (he would have found out later  ). Apparently I turn very very pale. Now that I just accept them as they come and I change what I have to do my pain seems less, tho not entirely gone. And Pudge - I have told students they must do quiet work! Being a nursing instructor, on one or two occasions I escaped to the nursing lab and it's beds. One thing that has ALWAYS made the pain better (and keeps the nausea at bay) is the use of a cold cloth on my forehead and eyes, which darkens the room, of course and forces one to lie down. I have tried the usual over the counter and prescription medications (I am 65 - lots of years to try). My physician believes in integrative medicine and about 4 years ago recommened feverfew (herb) tablets. And it really works! One is supposed to take them all the time to prevent but I only take one or two when I know one is coming on or starting. Some people can't take it as it can cause sores in the mouth. I also take tylenol with a good dollop of codeine (prescription). Excedrin is tylenol with motrin in it and may have a bit of caffeine. Motrin is an antiinflammatory. As I have arthritis I am always on one or another antiinflamatory. My aunt used to say one outgrows migraines but I believe it probably is menopause. Unfortunately some people start having migraines at menopause! I feel for those of you with young children. I will never forget the day my husband took my preschoolers to the babysitter while I lay in a dark room with a fan going and a cold cloth on my face and my neighbours dog barked constantly all day under my window.  I can understand why some people become violent!  Good luck with your headaches and remember to allow yourself to have a few. One time I told a friend that I think God gave me migraines to force me to slow down. I could have done without the arthritis as well as the migraines. *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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From: siwian
Date: 05-26-2005, 05:15 AM (11 of 32)
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I know there is a lot of controversy concerning Naproxsyn but I take it for migraines and it is the only thing that helps. The dr. prescribed Anaprox-550 mg. tablets-twice a day-several years ago. I do not go to a dr. regularly so I now buy Aleve/Naproxsyn Sodium-220 mg. tablets OTC. I only take it when I have a headache. I have also used a lavendar lotion that my dds got me at Bath and Body. It helps some but I do not rely on it solely. My sister takes Excedrin with Mountain Dew. She says it is the only combination that helps her. A friend gave me a book on Living with Migraines several years ago. I learned a lot, but the main thing is to talk to the dr. about the meds you take and the side effects. If you do not like the dr. you saw then when you call ask to see someone else, if you can. I know in some practices you can't do that but it never hurts to ask. At one clinic here you are given an appointment and when you get there you see the PA instead of the Dr. Most people think they have no choice but if you tell the person making the appointment that you want to see Dr. ______. NOT ______ they will set you up with the right person. My dad told the Dr. that he did not want to see the PA and she (dr.) wrote in his chart that he was not to be given appointments with the PA. |
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From: Bama
Date: 05-27-2005, 12:00 PM (12 of 32)
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I started getting migraines in my early 20's. I can usually tell when one is coming on before the actual headache hits. My vision changes. Excedrin Migrane has helped me more than anything. I didn't like what my Dr prescribed. Can't remember the name of it, but it made me fall asleep. I used to get a couple of migraines a month, until I stopped taking birth control pills. I've only had 2 in the past year now. siwian, It makes sense that the combination of Excedrin and Mountain Dew works for your sister. One of the ingredients of Excedrin is caffeine. I think it's supposed to make the medicine work faster. |
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 05-27-2005, 06:30 PM (13 of 32)
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Gina, This will sound crazy.. consider yourself warned.. READ IT ANYWAY.. My Mother and my best friend both had terrible migranes.. The go to bed in a dark room with cold cloth on forehead and eyes kind.. All hooked to menstrual cycle.. My Mother would be in such pain, she used 'Deep heet Rub' and would rub it on her forehead.. The directions said pat, do not rub.. This rubbing would make her skin blister or almost blister.. Mother said the pain from that made the migrane pain bearable.. Now, when I met my best friend in the 60's, she was telling me about her migranes, and that her Dr. had a crazy new theory she was trying.. We soon discovered it was working... I told my Mother and she started doing the same thing, and hers got better and then stopped. (because she went thru menopause) The treatment -- during your ovulation time of the month, stay away from anything with a lot of salt.. Peanuts, popcorn, potato chips, pretzels, all kinds of nuts.. Do not put extra salt on your food in your plate.. Try this for a couple of months and see if it makes a difference.. My Mother could not believe anything so simple could make such a big difference..If heart trouble runs in your family, you probably don't need as much salt anyway.. I know we don't.. Try it, it cannot hurt you..and it might surprise you.. 
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From: Sancin
Date: 05-28-2005, 06:45 PM (14 of 32)
Interesting practices, Libby. Actually both have a physiological basis when you think about it. Pain can be distracted. Think about you distract children when they hurt.  Salt causes fluid retention and migraines are caused by blood vessel expansion and then contriction. If there is less fluid to be constricted there would be less pain. I think there is more than that but I have arthritis in my feet and the feet actually hurt less when my feet are swollen (cushioning the joints) and I have the desire to eat a salty snack. There is so much in life to know. Another perspective: Many years ago I dated a man from another country. He was impressed that I had migraines as he said it indicated great intelligence 
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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From: plrlegal
Date: 05-28-2005, 08:36 PM (15 of 32)
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Interesting concept Sancin about being more intelligent if you have migraines. I think I prefer to remain a little less intelligent and not have migraines! Patsy Patsy
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From: patti2
Date: 06-07-2005, 09:29 PM (16 of 32)
| I have had migranes for years. Compazine suppositories (prescription needed) worked for years, then I was using midol with a mild diuretic since some theories are that the bloating with your cycle causes an increase in the pressure in your head. When that stopped, they put me an an SSRI antidepressant since it is a side effect of the drugs. They have worked for 6 years. I guess my point is that all kinds of different things work for different people. I hope you find something to work for you soon. They sure disrupt your life!! |
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From: Longblades
Date: 08-03-2005, 01:22 PM (17 of 32)
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There are migraines and then there are MIGRAINES. I've gone from the former, where I just got blurry vision and dizziness and no over-the-counter medicine I knew of worked, but the headache could be managed, once a month (and done with now), to the latter. With the latter I have been known to vomit for hours, bang my head on the wall, terrify DH and find myself wondering if I really should learn how to use his guns. Prescription triptipans (sp?) did not work for me but they do for many. Now I am on prescription Fiorinal which has 30 mg codeine, caffeine and some other stuff in it. Sometimes I'll take 3 or 4 a day. This is not having the effect it used to; my Doc said most people have to keep moving from one remedy to another as they begin to lose effectiveness. My main trigger is weather; a drop in barometric pressure, or lightning - lightning is a real killer. The good news is I can drink all the red wind, eat all the hard cheese and dark chocolate I want. HIC, I sink I'll go hab, HIC, scube me, HIC, anuber cholat. |
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From: MaryW
Date: 08-03-2005, 02:25 PM (18 of 32)
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Red wind? Red wine for me please, hic!
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From: LauraM62
Date: 08-05-2005, 11:37 AM (19 of 32)
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I can say I hate my migraines!! I have had a horrible week with them this week! But there were really much better for the last year. When I went to the doc he decided to do a blood test, what he found is that my blood sugar was bad, and my period time only made it worse, bringing on my migraines. He put me on a diabetic diet, called me borderline. But I would say after this week it is time to go back, it maybe time for the little pills he talked to me about to regulate my blood sugar. He also prescribed some painkillers for the migraines when they did come, at least they help me sleep! So do check with a good doctor, they should really check things!
LauraM
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From: Sancin
Date: 08-05-2005, 04:39 PM (20 of 32)
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The traditional drug of choice for migraines has always been ergotamine products. Is anyone taking an ergotamine product? For awhile I took a presciption drug called Bellergal spacetabs, which worked like a damn. Had belladona and ergot in them. One when the aura started and the headache was usually aborted, if not I took one Fiorinal. However, I cannot get it anymore. I don't know if it is not being made or whether BC just dropped it from the pharmacare accepted meds. Fiorinal is a special drug in BC as it has phenobarb in it (addicted to street people). Most emergencies and other places where drugs are held have signs up which state none available. Now I take 2x Tylenol 3 which has 30 mg of codeine in it but often have to repeat it. Fortunately I get fewer migraines (tho get sinus and tension headaches) since menopause has been over and as stated by someone else the triggers, other than storms, has lessened. I still avoid red wine, however. Fortunately I like white wine. I eat little cheese or dark chocolate due to taste. Nancy *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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From: bridesmom
Date: 08-05-2005, 06:00 PM (21 of 32)
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Ok, I'm surprised no one has tried accupuncture. I was suffering from intense headaches that were making me really sick to my stomach. I knew part of it was from menopausal symptoms and part was stress but I'd rarely had headaches up to this point. My husband was the one who suggested it and I was REALLY skeptical (coming from a medical background) but I called my chiropractor/massage clinic and they recommended trying it. The receptionist had tried it for migraines and it worked for her. So I made an appt for a consultation cause I didn't want all the mumbo jumbo voodoo stuff with it and I was really impressed with the accupuncturist's knowledge, attitude and so I went for it. It took 5 treatments and the headaches were gone, done, nada. It's been 6 months and no headaches after almost a year of them. I am one who would prefer not to put any more chemicals into my body than is absolutely necessary, so if I don't have to do medication, the better. I'd much rather try herbal or natural methods. I was really surprised at how the accupuncture worked and would highly recommend trying it. And I'd recommend neck massages every two weeks for a while afterwards to keep things loose.
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 08-05-2005, 08:33 PM (22 of 32)
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I'm with you bridesmom. I kept waiting for someone to mention acupuncture. I had migraines, but mild usually, for years - thunderstorms, monthly cycle, wine and nutmeg were my triggers (yes, nutmeg, strange as it seems). I mentioned it to my chiropracter and he did electrical acupuncture on my sinus points and the pain was gone almost immediately. I would go every couple of months just as a preventative measure and I pretty much had migraines under control....if I did get a headache a couple of tylenols took care of it. We now have a man that does chinese medicine and acupuncture so I go to him for the real thing and it's amazing what he has done for me. I have a permantently damaged knee and there is nothing the doctors can do for it until they replace it - when I'm in my 70's - and after 3 trips for acupuncture, the pain is gone. Just make sure the acupuncturist is properly trained - there is a 6 month course and I think a 3 or 4 year course - big difference. Keep track of what you have eaten 24 hours before an outbreak. That's how I discovered it was the nutmeg. Good luck Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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From: Longblades
Date: 08-06-2005, 03:41 PM (23 of 32)
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Bridesmom, acupuncture? Do you have to have it while the headache is active or is it more of a prophylactive? I'd like to investigate that as I was thrilled with acupuncture when I had a bad bout with Osteoarthritis. My hormonal triggers are over and done with so now I only have to watch the weather but of course that is much less predictable (my apologies to meteorologists everywhere). Sancin, Fiorinal is being made somewhere as I am getting it in ONtario. Just went and looked at my bottle but there is no manufacturer identified on it. |
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 08-06-2005, 07:45 PM (24 of 32)
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Like migraines, the treatment is different for everyone. My chiropractor told me that most of my "light" migraines were likely steming from my sinus and preventive acupuncture definitely helped. However, my current acupuncturist says he helps loads of people that come into his office with a headache/migraine. So, my suggestion is to first find a very qualified acupuncturist and make an appointment and discuss your specifics with him/her. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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From: Sancin
Date: 08-06-2005, 11:15 PM (25 of 32)
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Mamahooie - I have heard that about sinus headaches before. I get sinus, migraine and tension headaches. I find that the sinus headaches start out as sinus headaches but do tend to turn into a classic migraine. I had one today. I woke up all stuffed up and headachy but by 3pm had a ticky right side to my face, yellow lights, etc. One thing about migraines and all other headaches is that they hurt. I have heard many people say they have migraines but have never had a doctor check them out. My daughter is one. She gets severe headaches which she only assumes are migraines as she vomits with them - and she assumes they are hereditary (my son rather than my daughter is more likely to have inherited them). But the key is is that the vomiting makes her feel better -releases some tension and sedatives help her more than analgesics. I suggested she see her physician for correct diagnosis and treatment. Any kind of headache is very bad!! One thing I could never understand is several people I know go to emergency when they have a migraine (for demerol). When I have one the very thought of getting into a car and driving through changing light patterns let alone the whole atmosphere of an emergency department being tense and bright. But each one of us is different. I withdraw from everything and everyone. My GP does accupuncture having practiced in the orient for a number of years. He can treat me for an acute sinus headache but the chronicity of it doesn't work. I have been to an accupuncturist for my back (spends more time with me than my GP can) and it has been very effective. At one point was unable to drive for any distance. Three treatments held me for a year and was about to drive 2000 mile in one month! Thanks for info about Fiorinal Longblades. It is available here as well but hard to get anyone to prescribe. The one I find I cannot get is Bellergal. Heres to a painless day and night! 
*~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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From: Pudge99
Date: 08-07-2005, 11:25 AM (26 of 32)
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Well I went out and bought some Excedrin for Migraines. It works great. Then I stopped drinking coffee everyday. I suffered a couple of horendous days while my body went through withdrawl but have been pretty much free of my extra migraines. I still get the monthly ones but hey I got rid of some of them. Going to wait and see how things go this month hopefully the Excedrin will thake care of that. Thanks everyone for all your suggestions. Gina
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From: mommydionne
Date: 08-07-2005, 08:30 PM (27 of 32)
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Gina watch out for withdrawl headaches with the excedrin for migraines, if you use it on a daily basis you can get medication induced headache , you may wish to see a neurologist and perhaps get put on something on a daily basis as a preventive measure, if you get 2 or more h/a a week most docs recommend this. I've had my migraines since age 7 and the pattern has changed with every kid but I usually do need a preventive med and that keeps me down to 4-5 h/a per month. gross eh?
Jeanette
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 08-07-2005, 10:17 PM (28 of 32)
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I just read an article today that says for some people, aspertane and other artificial sweetners are causing migraines, hormonal upsets, fatigue, and a whole list of other ailments. As with everything else, what affects one person does not another but if any of you migraine suffers drink a lot of diet pop or use the sweetners in your coffee/tea, perhaps it would be worthwhile stopping for a couple of weeks to see what happens. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 08-07-2005, 11:05 PM (29 of 32)
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That's what I get. People don't believe me when I say I am allergic to artificial sweetners. some people think it is funny to make sugar free desserts for a potluck & not tell me. I quit eating potluck desserts unless I know who made them. Especially Jello. It took me a while to figure out why I had a headache after I went to potlucks until I figured this out. Now I only get them along with weather changes I don't think mine are true migraines more of sinus but they can still incapacitate me if I don't catch it with medicine as soon as it hits.
Barb
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From: bridesmom
Date: 08-08-2005, 12:17 PM (30 of 32)
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Longblades - you can go any time, don't have to wait for a headache, in fact I think I'd recommend going before not during.
Laura
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From: Pudge99
Date: 08-08-2005, 12:22 PM (31 of 32)
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Now I know I am not crazy. I refuse artificial sweeteners also because when I was a teen and "diet" drinks were really becoming big I would get horrid headaches everytime I drank one. I quit using that stuff right then and there and avoid it as much as possible. I took a health class in college and learned about artificial sweeteners and what destruction they can do to a body. I won't allow my children to have anything with artificial sweeteners in it if I can avoid it. It is hard sometimes because they sneak it in on you all the time now and you have to read the labels closely. They put it in toothpaste with no warning label, Propel Fitness Water also contains it with no clear markings. Anytime something says "New Great Taste" I cringe because in my case it almost always means I have to find a new brand because they have added some form of artificial sweetener. I also have people who fail to tell be about the artificial sweetener or blow off my allergy as a thing in my head. It is quite frustrating because this same person will go out of their way if their guests have peanut or other more common allergies. Gina
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 08-08-2005, 07:47 PM (32 of 32)
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I can relate. I get they eye roll when people find out I'm a vegetarian and when I mention I'm allergic to nutmeg some will actually say "So, what can you eat?" ... and I just look them right back in the eye and say, "Anything but meat and nutmeg". I have one son-in-law allergic to peanuts, peas and lentils and you are right about manufacturers slipping stuff in food/drinks without being labeled. A couple of months ago he was working on the house and someone gave him a tropical fruit drink. He is usually so careful about what he eats/drinks but he looked at the label and didn't see anything he couldn't have and drank it down - went immediatley from there to emerg for 5 hours. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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