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re: Migraines - welcome to Hell
Posted on 12/25/15 at 8:40 pm to windshieldman
Posted on 12/25/15 at 8:40 pm to windshieldman
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Mine made me always come close to puking and I'd get a couple a month.
Puking makes mine go away almost instantly. I've got to the point now when I get one occasionally I'll try to make myself vomit and it cures it.
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Posted on 12/25/15 at 8:41 pm to Akit1
My wife had botox injections for them a few months ago. So far so good.
Posted on 12/25/15 at 8:44 pm to Akit1
100% Oxygen for about 5-15 minutes, if you have access
Posted on 12/25/15 at 8:51 pm to Akit1
I was getting then about once or twice a month. I would end up puking at some point and sometimes that would help. Best thing I figured out popping 800mg of ibuprofen, taking a hot shower and then laying down in a dark room would knock it out most of the time but usually not until after the puking.
So have fun because it sucks.
So have fun because it sucks.
Posted on 12/25/15 at 8:59 pm to Akit1
I have cluster headaches, related to migraines. Docs put me on Verapamil to help prevent and Relapax to take at onset. Verapamil does help on frequency and intensity but doesn't totally prevent. Relpax is strong stuff but will normally knock a headache out.
Docs need to monitor blood work on both these tho
Docs need to monitor blood work on both these tho
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:04 pm to Akit1
I got one last night. Started above my eye. Laid down for an hour and woke up with a Headband of Pain. (Sounds like a Bruce Lee flick)
Was agonizing
Was agonizing
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:09 pm to ehidal1
I started getting them when I was a kid, say 12-13.
They've gotten less intense with time, or I've gotten more tolerant to them, but they're still not pleasant in the least. I always wake up with mine (I can't remember the last one I had that developed after being awake for at least two hours) and they're usually gone after a few hours.
I see color distortion and am affected by slight blurriness but the hallmark of getting a migraine (aside from the obvious pain) that lets me know it's not just a regular sinus headache or hangover is if there's a weird plastic-y smell. That's always the dead giveaway.
It's a common occurrence for me. Maybe once every week to two weeks, maybe somewhat more frequent than that.
They've gotten less intense with time, or I've gotten more tolerant to them, but they're still not pleasant in the least. I always wake up with mine (I can't remember the last one I had that developed after being awake for at least two hours) and they're usually gone after a few hours.
I see color distortion and am affected by slight blurriness but the hallmark of getting a migraine (aside from the obvious pain) that lets me know it's not just a regular sinus headache or hangover is if there's a weird plastic-y smell. That's always the dead giveaway.
It's a common occurrence for me. Maybe once every week to two weeks, maybe somewhat more frequent than that.
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:35 pm to Akit1
I have terrible migraines that have become more frequent in the past year. Someone suggested that I take magnesium supplements. I'll try anything at this point. So, I started them about a month ago, and I haven't had one aince. Could be a coincidence, but I'm hopeful.
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:42 pm to 7thWardTiger
How do some of y'all handle this and work? Only head ache I ever had was alcohol induced. But that usually goes away.
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:44 pm to drunkenpunkin
I've had migraines and clusters for 38 yrs.. I take amlodipine(Norvasc) daily and it really helps cut down the frequency and intensity of the headaches. I take Imitrex when i get one 3-4 times a week. The triptans- Imitrex, Zomig, Maxalt, Aemerge, etc. are a divine gift from God.
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:46 pm to Akit1
Maxalt
sometimes Benadryl
sometimes Benadryl
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:53 pm to Akit1
quote:Made from Excremento?
I've tried Excredrin
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:20 pm to Akit1
Wife has them regulaey for 20 years. In addition to pounding as much water as she can tolerate, she takes a prescription cocktail of hydrocodone and Benadryl. Also, takes a daily dose of nortryptoline as a preventative.
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:33 pm to Akit1
Sounds like cluster headaches more than migraines. There is a reason they are called suicide headaches.
Go to the doc and get some imitrex or whatever he suggests to have available when they happen.
Go to the doc and get some imitrex or whatever he suggests to have available when they happen.
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:39 pm to Akit1
I used to get 1 a month. Take a beta blocker now, no headaches.
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:55 pm to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
The cluster variety is nasty. Doc also said quit/minimize caffeine and chocolate and take Vitamin D supplements.
May check into some of the other remedies posted also
May check into some of the other remedies posted also
Posted on 12/25/15 at 11:09 pm to ArkBengal
I used to get them really bad, throwing up, literally almost pass out from the pain when I stood up. It was similar to spinal headaches. Imitrex and other medicines did not work. I would have to go to the ER, unless my local doc was available and get a demerol shot. I'd wake up 8 hours later feeling hungover but no headache. They came to the conclusion it was stress related. I very rarely get them any longer, thank God!
Posted on 12/25/15 at 11:41 pm to weptiger
quote:Sounds like Mississippi State folks checking in.
In addition to pounding as much...as she can tolerate, she takes a prescription cocktail of hydrocodone and Benadryl.
Posted on 12/25/15 at 11:47 pm to Akit1
prayers sent.
I know this doesn't help you now, but when I committed to staying hydrated and drinking about a gallon of water daily my migraines have dropped to one in 10 months, and mild headaches have disappeared.
Look into some deep breathing methods, more oxygen never hurt anybody.
I know this doesn't help you now, but when I committed to staying hydrated and drinking about a gallon of water daily my migraines have dropped to one in 10 months, and mild headaches have disappeared.
Look into some deep breathing methods, more oxygen never hurt anybody.
Posted on 12/25/15 at 11:48 pm to ArkBengal
Great feedback. Thanks. I'll try and figure something out.
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