migraines

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Q: migraines?
i get migraines about 6 times a year. when i get them, i can’t see right, i throw up, and my face and other body parts get numb. one time when i had one, i couldn’t talk. i knew what i wanted to say but it came out as jibberish. my family got worried and took me to the emergency room and the doctors there thought i had brain aneurysm. they did a spinal tap but found nothing wrong. they basically came to the conclusion that i was dehydrated. after that happened, i have drank like no other and started eating healthier. about a month ago, i got a migraine and the same thing happened to where i couldn’t talk. i know i’m not dehydrated; i drink more than anyone i know. i also take medication for migraines but it never seems to work. someone mentioned in passing that i could be having some kind of seizure. do you think that may be possible?

thanks for your help!

A: A seizure may be possible. I have migrains too. I know a lot about it and friends who have it. What you mentioned doesn’t seem like it’s only a migrain. I think you should check further with a doctor.
Most people have migrains because their thyroid is inbalanced. You can take medication for that (daily) and your migrain should stop. But really, I think what you have is some kind of seizure. Please go to the doctor. I hope that you will get well soon.

Q: Migraines?
I get migraines in the left side of my head. Its in my neck and all over the left side of my face and head. I’ve had this migraine for 3 days going on 4, I’ve taken vicodin, excedrine(not together), nothing seems to work, it works for a bit then the pain is excrutiating. I feel like I have a bruise over the left eyebrow when i push there, Why is that? I havent hit my head. What should i do about the pain?
I’m 26, I was diagnosed a year ago with migraines. I also had cat scans done at that time to make sure that was all it was, nothing bad came up.

A: First of all I understand the pain of migraines and over time have come up with a plan that works for me.

1. Don’t forget to eat. If you skip meals your blood sugar drops and can trigger a migraine.

2. Don’t drink diet softdrinks AT ALL–they will make you have migraines!

3. Don’t be afraid to eat something a bit fatty when you feel yourself feeling a migraine coming on, this will stabilize your blood sugar.

4. Take meds immediately when you feel the first signs of a migraine coming on, if you wait it will be too late and nothing will work.

5. Look for triggers in your environment: make a log of foods, amount of rest or lack thereof, or any forms of stress that happen day to day, and when the migraines occur. Try to define what your triggers are.

6. Lastly, I would incorporate 2 things into your daily regimen: Take Magnesium and the herb Feverfew. Take these every day as they tend to reduce the number and frequency of migraines, but only if you take them every day.

Q: What kind of migraines am I having and how can i prevent them?
I am currently 15 and I experience terrible migraines before, during and after my period. I also have them during the month periodically. I began to think I was having menstraul migraines but everytime I move my eyes, I have extreme pain in my eyeballs. Someone please help, it hurts really bad!

A: i get migraines.. but not around my period. i get them ALL the time!

what i recommend is topomax. ask your doctor about it, youll need a prescription!

its a pill that you take daily.. and it helps prevent migraines.

also, i take relpax.. its a quick-fix for when you already have a migraine and need it gone within an hour.

i went from getting 3 migraines per week to getting one per month with topomax

good luck!

Q: What causes migraines where a person suddenly collapses?
What causes migraines so bad that a person suddenly collapes with very little or no warning, often accompanied by profuse vomiting and aura? Mine are well controlled now, but no doctor has ever explained to me what all is behind this.
I have never gone unconscious with mine, but would just suddenly go down, fully aware of what was going on, but totally unable to get up during the worst of it. Yes, I had seen a headache specialist 75 miles away, but had to quit when my back pain (from the falls) prevented me from being physically able to go, and when I was even getting sick while on the drugs. My symptoms are well controlled now with a strictly organic diet, so that I very rarely get a migraine or vertigo. However, no one has ever explained the mechanism behind it. I was tested for oxygen level after an attack, and it showed normal. No one has ever tested me while an attack is actually going on, as the worst of it is so sudden, and the worst of it leaves just as suddenly, and then I am left with the residual effects.
If lack of oxygen is possibly behind this, like some answers suggest, then what causes the sudden lack of oxygen, and what causes the oxygen level to normalize when, after an attack, I am tested at the emergency room for oxygen levels and it is shown to be normal?

And, no neurologist ever explained any of this to me although I had seen several neurologists in several states.

Not even my headache specialist ever really answered this question although I saw her for more than a year.

Doctors just kept treating it like a “typical” migraine headache…you know, the kind with severe head pain, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, etc.

I am having to ask here because of not having any luck getting my questions answered anywhere else.
I’m not looking for the usual, general information about migraine headaches, their triggers, their causes, etc.

What I am talking about is very different from that.

I am looking at what causes a usual migraine headache to become a violent, life-threatening ordeal.

Thus far, none of the answers has explained this.

I have every reason to believe, after having studied this, that MSG is the culprit behind my most violent and potentially life-threatening symptoms. I’m not the only person to have collapsed from MSG, and the excitotoxin has been linked to numerous health problems.

It makes sense, given that when I stray at all off my organic diet I get sick again, as organic food does not tend to have added MSG in it, and conventional food tends to have it in high doses.
I was actually tested for whether my blood pressure drops when I suddenly stand, suddenly switch to sitting, lying down, etc., and even that test for me showed normal.

And, like I said, it seems a bit more than ironic that I don’t get these symptoms when I completely avoid MSG and artificial sweeteners.
Also, I am not talking about fainting when getting up too quickly or otherwise changing positions too quickly. I am talking about walking down the street and doing other everyday tasks, and suddenly collapsing, getting very dizzy, and vomiting.

A: To my knowledge, NOONE knows exactly what the mechanism is behind migraines.Since headaches are vascular, as well as vertigo, I would assume it would have something to do with blood flow. I have seen lots of patients with migraines but never to the severity that you described. I have only seen a few “pass out” and the docs I worked for weren’t convinced they were true migraines.I am not sure I am fully understanding what occurs when you have a migraine.I wish I could better understand where it becomes life threatening in your eyes. You keep giving rebuttal to everyone’s response and keep in mind you are asking this on YA, not webmd. I am an RN with 13 yrs experience and have a degree in Pre Medicine and am hopefully going to practice as an NP someday and I can’t answer your question as precisely as I’m sure you’d like. There is still alot of mystery around migraines, different responses by different people. You said your neurologist couldn’t answer it ? He’s the specialist so I am willing to bet we won’t have the answer either, all we can do is speculate. Sorry! I really wish I could help. My answer is it’s a vascular issue, like a vagal issue, maybe?

Q: What can be done about migraines caused by changes in temperature?
At work I am on the go moving from place to place and some rooms are air conditioned and some are really warm. This brings on minor, but daily migraines for me.

What could possibly be done to help this problem?
Can anyone explain how temperature changes causes migraines??

A: Its good that you have found out your triggers. However it might not only be a room temp issue. I have been dealing with sever migraines forever! I have been to diaticians, allergists, nuerologists, and much much more of never ending specialists. The most help I have gotten was from my Nuorologist. You should considering seeking care for your headaches via them. Explain what you notice, they will also ask you to keep a daily log, foods you eat, scents you smell, when you eat, when you smell the scents, pretty much anything and everything you will log onto paper. They will review your daily routines and help customize a treatment that best suits yor needs. They will also prescribe a medication to help prevent your migrains. As well as a pain reducer for when you get the onset of a migraine. If your pain is truely a migraine no over the counter product is going to kick it because your brain is not processing chemicals and it needs something available only via a prescription to reset it.

Q: How can I tell if my migraines are triggered by unconscious teeth clenching?
*question*
I’ve been keeping a log of my migraines and I don’t seem to have any direct trigger. I’m curious to know if something unconscious like a bruxism might be causing my migraines. How can I tell if I do? Quality of sleep?

A: Headaches are a common symptom of TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint) problems that can be associated with night time bruxing or clenching. Other symptoms to look for are, the inability to open your mouth very wide, popping or clicking of the jaw joint when you open your mouth wide or chew, soar or tender temporal muscles especially first thing in the morning, or if someone tells you they hear you grinding your teeth at night. I would consult a TMJ specialist dentist for an evaluation. Good Luck!

Q: What medications for migraines are safe in the second trimester of pregnancy?
Who has had serious trouble with migraines during pregnancy and what did your doctor suggest for “home remedies” or RX medications? I have them about twice a week and seriously need help!
I am 16 weeks with my third child.
I am not stupid enough to take anything that is not approved by my doctor. I am simply curious about how others have dealt with the problem and the solutions their doctors have given them. If there was something I was curious about that someone suggested I would consult my doctor before use. DUH! I don’t want to hurt my child.

A: I have migraines as well and I’m in my 20th week. I was on Topomax to prevent migraines before I got pregnant but now my doc says Tylenol, Sudafed or Caffeine only. Tylenol! That’s baby aspirin to a migraine sufferer! Breath in steam through your nose, this seems to help me quite a bit, I also place pressure on the base of my skull where it meets the spinal cord. If you do this correctly it will make your headache feel worse while you do it but once you release your fingertips it will feel better. I feel for you. I’ve had horrible migraines all my life and only recently got to see a neurologist and get help, then I got pregnant. Go easy on the meds, I know it’s hard but in the long run your baby will be heatlhier.

Q: What over the counter drugs work for migraines?
I have migraines usually about once every couple of months. I usually use prescription Imitrex, but does anyone use anything over the counter that works? I tried one once, but it didn’t help too much. I get SERIOUS migraines – numbness in my fingers, vision problems, trouble talking and then the headache starts. I also get really, really sick to my stomach. The prescriptions are starting to get expensive so I would like to know if over the counter has worked for anyone?
I don’t get sick because of the medicine I take. Its from the migraine itself. I can handle the headache – but being sick to my stomach for three hours! Its horrible. Do any of the OTC work for nausea?
Another thing – I don’t know what causes my headaches. It used to be that I would get them after swimming (I was on the swimteam and a lifeguard) but ever since I had surgery they have been more frequent.

A: Today is your lucky day. I found a cure for migraines without medications. I suffered for weeks at a time with migraines. I was told that prescriptions didn’t work, so I didn’t go to a doctor. One night, my head felt so solid tight, I could hardly breath. I was so sick to my stomach. I could hardly stand. If only I could stick my head in a bucket of hot water to open the pores in my head to increase the circulation. Then I got the idea to get in a hot shower and let hot water hit my head. I was so sick to my stomach, I had to hold on to the walls of the shower. The pain was unbearable. To my surprise, the pain started to leave the area where the hot water was hitting my head. I noticed a pain in another place on my head, so I just moved the hot water to that area. Within ten minutes, all the pain was gone, and the water was getting cold. I got out of the shower with no headache. I figured that if the pain returned, I would wait for the water to heat up again and repeat this. I just left my hair wet. My hair got cold and the pores in my head that were opened with the hot water were now closed. The headache did not return that night.
The next day, I started to get another headache. I jumped in the shower immediately to repeat the previous days shower. This time, I did not have to wait ten minutes for the headache to leave. It was gone in five minutes. I again left my hair wet and my head got cold.
The third day, I waited for the headache to return. No headache came.
Months passed and I was ready for another migraine. I had one slight migraine ten months later. Now remember, I was having migraine headaches that lasted weeks at a time, would stop for a few days, and then repeat for weeks again.
I wrote to the Institute of Migraine Headaches of this discovery. The doctor warned me not to try things without a doctor and sent me lots of literature on the subject. This doctor was a specialist on migraine headaches.
Two year later, I saw a large article from this doctor telling that he had found a cure for migraine headaches that his patients had found successful and stopped migraines completely for over two years.
You guessed it..He told the readers about the hot shower. Everything was exactly as I had told him. The only difference was that he said to turn cold water on your head to close the pores. I just left my head wet.

Q: What are the best herbal remedies for migraines?
I suffer from daily migraines. I have seen 4 neurologist and none have treated the causes of my migraines. I have taken just about every prescription and am now willing to venture into herbal remedies.

A: A chiropractor, like one poster mentioned, can do a lot of help, but there are tons of great homeopathic remedies that help with headaches and migranes. I really like the products on Dr. Angel’s website. Her migrane formula combines a bunch of different vitamins so you don’t have to take multiple things. Here’s the link:

http://drjanetangel.mitamins.info/product_info.php?cPath=7&products_id=62

I hope it helps you out! I’ve used her skin/hair stuff, and muscle supplements for aches, etc, and always loved them.

Q: What are some different types of migraines?
I get really bad migraines. Severe pain, spots in my vision, loss of feeling in extremeties, vomiting, etc. I find it hard to talk, and I usually crawl to the bathroom. Yet I see other people who are walking around, working, etc. and they say, “Yeah, I have a migraine.” I cannot be prescribed certain types of birth control, because I am told I have “migraines with neurological affects.”

Are there different types, because when I get one, there is no functioning at all. Yet, when I see someone who is walking around and talking, and claims to have one, I am yet to believe that they are actually having a migraine. So are there different kinds?

A: Varying degrees of severity. Some migraines are much worse than others. Some last for days or weeks.
Many people think that any headache is a migraine. This is not true. Migraines can be on either side of the head, generally have some indication of onset, auras, tunnel vision, naseua, and extreme pain.
Migraine are in the brain stem and seem to be a chemical regulation deficiency. 3/4 of all migraine sufferers are women. Many women find it is tied to their menstral cycle.

Medication works for some, either taken everyday or on onset. Some find diet triggers the migraine, or stress, or lighting.

Migraines are really not well understood and there is little definitive information about them or how to treat them.

Q: Is there a connection between clitoral orgasms and migraines?
This is embarssing but in just the past week I have gotten shooting pains up the back of my head (that turn to horrible migraines) whenever I have a clitoral oragasm. Has anyone every experienced or heard of this? I do suffer from migraines already but this is an immediate searing pain at the exact point of climax. It’s weird, painful, embarassing but quite concerning.

A: nope…usually it helps headaches.

Q: At what age is it possible to start having migraines?
I suffer from migraines and have done since I was a teenager. My daughter, who is eight, showed all the classic symptoms (from tunnel vision followed by headache followed by being sick and then needing to sleep) yesterday. Can she really be getting a migraine at eight years old?

A: Absolutely, she can be experiencing migraines at this early age. If you have them she is doubly at risk. From my own experience, I started having them at around age 10, but did not get the prodromes until after puberty. Take her to the doctor (GP or Neurologist) so that she can be evaluated. No child should have to endure the pain of migraine…it made concentrating in school unbearable at times for me. Good luck!

Q: How do I get rid of migraines just after childbirth?
I got the migraines right after childbirth. I’m breastfeeding. What can I take that’s going to work and when will they go away? My doctor prescribed vicodin, but I got little results. Thanks for any advice.

A: You should go back and talk to your doctor. You wanna make sure that the medicines won’t affect your breast milk. Hope he can find something that helps!

Congrats on your lil one =)

Q: What’s the difference between tension headaches and migraines?
My husband has severe headaches. The Dr said it was tension headaches and a sinus infection. What I read on the internet suggests that these symptoms could also be migraines. Migraines run in his family and are currently being treated poorly. Suggestions?

A: headache is a pain in the head. Approximately seven of 10 people get headaches. A headache may be located in any part of the head and may even extend to the neck. The problem can be acute (short and isolated) or chronic (a common occurrence). Most headaches are painful and annoying but can be easily relieved with aspirin or acetaminophen. However, in some cases head pain becomes severe and debilitating, and occasionally a headache is a symptom of a serious underlying medical problem

A migraine is a common form of primary headache. Migraine pain seems to run in families, and women are three times more likely than men to experience this type of headache. The onset is usually between age 10 and 46 years. Seventy to 80 percent of all migraine headaches are classified as common migraines (migraines without a preceding aura, or an unusual sensation such as tingling or seeing zigzagging lights). Migraines that are preceded by an aura are known as classic migraines. Other forms of migraine include complicated migraine (with focal neurological symptoms), basilar migraine (with vertigo and occasionally loss of consciousness), and ophthalmic migraine (with eye pain and vision loss).

Q: What is the difference between status migrainous, chronic daily headache, and transformed migraines?
I have migraines that seem to go on forever and I don’t react well to treatment. When I’m not having pain, I’m having the other symptoms. I had a headache specialist who said I had Chronic Daily Headache and Migraines. How can I be sure that they’re just regular migraines with chronic daily headaches?

A: I have found the following in the net today as I search on and try to answer your queries;

Below lists some of the major headache types:

* Migraine
* Muscle Contraction Headache/Acute Tension Type Headache
* Chronic Daily Headache
* Cluster Headache
* Ice Pick/Ice Cream Headache
* Sinister Headache: Meningitis/Subarachnoid Haemorrhage/Cranial Arteritis
* Facial Headache: Acute Sinusitis, Post Herpetic Neuralgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Temporomandibular Joint

Today, despite the toll headaches still take on millions of people around the world, we have made enormous progress in treating them. New medications, combined with nondrug therapies, are preventing, stopping or managing some of the toughest headaches around.

Tension headache
Tension headache is the most common type of headache. Two out of three people will have at least one tension headache in their lifetime.

Sinus headaches: Sinus headaches are associated with a deep and constant pain in the cheekbones, forehead or bridge of the nose.

Ice-cream headache
Eating something very cold can cause a sharp pain in the middle of your forehead or over one temple. People who get migraines may be more likely to get an ice-cream headache — so-named because it comes on immediately after eating ice-cream.

Migraine headache
Three times as many women (15 per cent) as men (5 per cent) suffer from migraine, and hormones are thought to play a significant role.

Cluster headache
Cluster headaches are relatively uncommon and tend to mainly affect men.

Vascular headaches
Vascular headaches are related to blood vessels; includes migraines and cluster headaches.

Secondary headaches
A secondary headache is a side effect of another disorder.

Hormone headache
Some women experience severe headaches including migraines at times when their hormones fluctuate, for example, around the time of their period each month or around the time of ovulation.

Chronic progressive headaches
Also called traction or inflammatory headaches, chronic progressive headaches get worse and happen more often over time.

Eye strain headache
If you have visual problems that have not been addressed by prescription glasses or contact lenses, you can get an eye strain headache, which typically causes pain and a weighty feeling around the eyes.

Temporo-mandibular joint headache
Some people may get muscle tension and pain related to a disorder of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ), the joint just in front of each ear, where your jaw bone connects to your skull.

Acute headaches
Seen in children, these are headaches that occur suddenly and for the first time and have symptoms that subside after a relatively short period of time.

Mixed headache syndrome
Also called transformed migraines, this is a combination of migraine and tension headaches. Both adults and children experience this type of headache.

migraine headaches

Read and learn more about migraine headaches. For more, visit the Migraine Headache website MyBrainPain.com

Q: migraine headaches?
does anyone have any suggestions for releiving migraine headaches? natural remedies welcomed. i currently take zanaflex.

A: Do you have the list of foods that trigger migraines? Some of these foods might not seem to affect you, but if you mix them with each other,you can get a real whammy. Also, you don’t necessarily get the migraine right away – it could be with in a couple of days of when you eat this stuff.
– Don’t eat : any onions; bananas, red plums, beans (string beans are ok), AGED cheese like cheddar, etc ( cottage or cream cheese is ok), anything made with a culture – like blue cheese, swiss cheese, buttermilk; processed meats that have Sodium Nitrite or Sodium Nitrate in them for preservatives, chocolate, alcohol especially red wine, caffiene, and Monosodium Glutamate. Strictly avoiding all those things, AND having a few minutes of quiet time every few hours should help some.
Also, pinch one of your big toes with one fingernail on the fleshiest part and one finger on the toenail. Sounds nuts, but it helps some.

Q: Migraine Headaches?
I just found out from a cat scan that I’ve been having migraine headaches, did anyone know that you can tell that from a cat scan?

Well, the medicine prescribed causes drowsiness and I have 2 young children so I can only take my medication at night, does anyone know any natural remedies I can use or something that might help with these severe migraines?

A: I never knew a CAT scan could show that at all… Weird!!! I understand, I have medication that makes me drowsy for mine too (Tramal). The best thing I found is prevention in trsing to stop a migraine from happening. I would recommend a massage on your back and neck for an hour once a week or fortnight, to get out any tension that may be building up. Getting a massage regularly has really helped and now I only need to get a massage once every six months or so, and rarely get migraines. Of course, everyone is different, but I think the best way to get rid of them is by sleeping and unfortuantely taking thos sleep inducing tablets. I wish you much luck though and my heart goes out to you, I do understand your frustration at this. All the best

Q: Migraine headaches?
Does anyone know how to relieve migraine headaches? I used to take tylenol but after many years of taking this, I think it has taken a toll on my liver. I get pains right in my liver area.I dont know what to do anymore and the pain from the migraine headaches are so intense that I think only a migraine sufferer would understand how this feels. Any suggestions?
I almost forgot to ask, does anyone know if its true that you can suffer a stroke as a result from a migraine. I was given this info from a co worker.

A: You need to see a neurologist and get some migraine medication. They can give you something to take just for migraines and if you get them often they can start you on some preventative medicine. If you think you liver might be damaged from Tylenol you need to get this checked out too

Q: What is the most efficacious treatment for migraine headaches?
Migraine headaches is the biggest source of chronic pain. There is however a very thin line of distinction between Cervicogenic, Migraine and Tension headaches. I reckon drugs are the first line of defence however do other forms of treatment like physiotherapy help at all .

A: to be honest, i dont know about physiotherapy. i suffered from migraines for years until i was refered to a “headache specialist”, not a “neurologist”, but a headache specialist, after my initial consultation, she felt that my migraines were caused by a vitamin deficiency, she ordered tests, and sure enough, B12 deficient.
ever since then, i take 1000 mcg of B12 every day and have not even had so much as a hint of a headache since then.
it might be something worth checking out for you.

Q: What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches ?
My migraine headaches hurts so bad, my medications i took are not helping at all. Is there anything i could do to relieve my migraine headaches.

A: Migraine headaches can be the worst if not addressed immedeatly. Here are a couple of helpful hints, that I hope you find useful: 1) Immedeatly focus on relaxing… running the thoughts of stress or fear in your brain will not assist in this, the easiest way is 3 deep breaths, each one a little deeper than before, we also don’t want you to pass out! 2) close your eyes and start to visualize! Imagine you have a small camera inside of your own head and begin to inspect that area that is causing you the most amount of discomfort, what shape is it, what colour do you see, is it smooth or jagged along the edges, and as you notice the particulars of this discomfort, then start to take a look at a part of your head/ brain that feels perfectly fine. Migraines very rarely effect or occupy the entire head so there is usually a part if the head/brain that does feel “normal” as you notice the same qualities about that part of your head you can now begin to become creative in making the “two area” the same… preferabbly the area of discomfort the same as the part that feels normal!

Be Well

Kevin

Q: What can I do to get rid of my painful migraine headaches ?
I have taken my medications for migraine headaches as prescribed and directed and the medications is not helping my headaches at all and i am hurting really bad. What can i do to get rid of my migraine headaches ? ! It hurts so bad please help me !!!!!

A: Hi

Avoid smoking, red wine, chocolates, dairy foods, reduce salt in your foods etc.,

for more information and help refer this article

http://www.indiastudychannel.com/resources/59634-Headache-Migraine.aspx

Thanks

Q: How do you reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches without a prescription?
I have been getting migraine headaches for almost a year now and i went on the pill which helped. However Sometimes I still get full-blown migraines and sometimes I get really bad headaches that occur randomly and debilitate me for the day. I have tylenol threes and I also have some expensive tablets that dissolve on the tongue. Does anyone have any all-natural tricks or remedies?

A: Limit foods containing MSG. Limit deli meats, hot dogs, seafood. Avoid thiamine found in chocolate , cheeses. Apply ice pack as soon when know attack is starting. Avoid Nuti Sweet, does not say other brands. Increase Magnesium, it is muscle relaxant. Practice unwinding, relaxing techniques, music, light exercises, and not sudden change from work to time off fast paced activity.
Some persons have success by starting the herb fewerfew.Do not take if pregnant or notice swollen lips, tight throat.

Q: Can a chiropractor really help resolve migraine headaches?
My wife has had migraine headaches for 30 years. Maxalt pills are what help her, but it only lessens the pain, and it makes her very woozy and with no energy. Would it be worth it to go see a chiropractor to see if they can find a pinched nerve or something? Thanks!

A: I went to a chiropractor and he helped me. I wouldn’t let him torque my neck but I let him pull it and stretch it. Also he held my head in his hands and sort of did this “snake dance” with it. He also used the activator on my neck. I only had to go a few times and now I only get migraines about once in a few months.
Excedrin Back and Body is only aspirin and tylenol mixed without caffeine and three of those work if I take them early.
I found out I was sensitive to msg and aspartame, asulfame k and phenylalanine. My son inherited this, too. We quit eating or drinking all items containing these and the migraines almost never come.

Q: What can the emergency room do to help my migraine headaches ?
I feel so bad i have migraine headaches and it hurts so bad and i feel like i want to throw up, i couldn’t even go to school. My parents thinking of taking me into the emergency room for my migraines. What can they do to help me ? Are they going to hospitalized me ? I’m scared please help me !

A: It sounds like this is your first migraine? Never been diagnosed before?The ER will likely *not* keep you in-patient for very long unless they find your headache is triggered by something more than the mystery of “migraine” like a brain tumor, cyst, clot, that sort of thing. Most likely they’ll give you a shot of some kind of triptan like Imitrex (www.imitrex.com), some form of anti-inflammatory/NSAID, possibly a narcotic like morphine, and/or an anti-anxiety drug or muscle relaxant. It all depends on the doctor and their initial review of your particular situation.

I would recommend that after your ER visit, you see your regular doctor for an rx of some Epidrin (www.midrin.org) and to keep it with you at all times so you can take it when needed. It’s a pain reliever, muscle relaxant, and vein constrictor all in one.

Good luck..

Q: What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches pain & problems ?
I have serious migraine headaches & verdigo. It hurts from a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being little and 10 worse I rate my pain is 9. I also feel nausea and want to throw up and the school keeps on sending letters saying they going to take us to family court. What can i do to relieve my migraines and problems ?

A: I’ve been there man. Here’s what works for me:

Explain your situation to your regular doctor. He might want to do an MRI or other diagnostics to rule out a serious issue like a brain tumor, clot, etc. Once you’re “cleared”, ask him for a prescription for Midrin to keep on you at all times. (http://www.midrin.org to read about it) It’s best if taken RIGHT when you feel the migraine coming on.

If the Midrin doesn’t work after a few doses, keep some Norco and Compazine on hand. Norco is basically Vicodin with less Tylenol in it, and Compazine helps with the vertigo and nausea. Both of these two drugs are pretty hardcore so that’s why I only use them after the Midrin hasn’t helped.

The next option would be a triptan or preventative medication like Topamax.

You CAN make your migraine disease tolerable. Get the help asap!

Q: what can i do to get rid of my migraine headaches permanently ?
What can i do to get rid of my migraine headaches problems permanently ? My medications are not helping at all and it’s effecting my education.

A: There is No way to get rid of migraines permanently, sorry. There are many medications for them, prescription and OTC but a friend of mine has them and she takes an herbal pill called “Feverfew” and she rarely has migraines anymore. You might try “Feverfew” you take them everyday even if you don’t have a headache. It helps prevent many of hers.

Q: What should i do to get myself better from my migraine headaches ?
I was previously diagonosed with migraine headaches & verdigo about 2 years ago and my doctor gave medication and it seem to help back then but it is killing me with a lot pain right now. On the scale of 10 being worse and 1 nothing at all, i rate my painess about 8. What can i do to get myself better ?

A: Take a cold soda can and put it on your head 5-10 minutes. That may help a bit.

Q: What should I do about my attendance at school because of migraine headaches?
I have migraine headaches and i usually need to spend time in an quiet & dark room. I also have verdigo along side with it, and i couldn’t go to school for 2 weeks already. What should i do so my absences don’t count against me ?

A: My son has a condition called POTS and last year he missed 30 days of school. I am in constant contact with the school nurse, principal and teachers so that they are all aware of my son’s condition. They have been extremely understanding. He gets extra time to make up his work. His condition causes him to fall asleep during class and the teachers let him sleep. I think if the school knows everything that’s going on they will work with you. Don’t worry, just take care of your migraines, you don’t need the extra stress. Good Luck

Q: What can i do about my situation because of my migraine headaches?
I have an serious illness condition and i have migraine headaches & verdigo so i’m very sensitive to flouresecent lights & noises. The school official doesn’t want to provide homebound services even though the doctor filled out the application. I’m currently having a migraine right now and i feel very bad. Should i go to the emergency ? I’m helpless and none of the medications is helping !!! What should I do about my situation ? The school wants to file my absences as truancy.

A: First of all, an employer is not required to allow you to work from home just because your doctor suggests this. If your employer is aware of your illness they do have to try to accommodate you under the Americans with Disabilities Act. But there is a catch. If the employer is able to show that it is an undue burden on them to change your work environment, then they are not in violation of the act and they can release you from your employment. Working from home could be seen as an unreasonable accommodation. They are not required to allow you extra time off just because you are ill either. If you miss too much work or your missed time is in excess of what is permitted in the written company policies, they can terminate you and classify it is sub-par work performance. If you work in a “right to work” state like Arizona or Colorado, they do not even have to provide you with a reason for your termination and filing an ADA claim is that much harder in those states.

As far as your illness and the migraines, you need to see a doctor that specializes in the treatment of migraine headache. Most of the time these are neurologists or pain management specialists. They will be able to help you find a preventative medication that will reduce the frequency and severity of the migraines, as well as help you find an appropriate and effective abortive medication for when a migraine breaks through. If you have not seen a specialist like this you need to ask your PCP for a referral to one in your area.

Going to the hospital every time you get a migraine is going to get very expensive and also, they will label you as a drug seeker after numerous visits. I know that sometimes there is no other way to get migraines under control than to go to the hospital. I have had to do this 2 times because my medication did not get rid of the migraine. I always waited at least 48 hours before I went in though. My mom is a nurse and told me to avoid making trips for migraines unless I had tried everything to get rid of them, including going to see my family doctor first. She has worked in the ER for more than 10 years and said that migraine headaches are one of the most frequently reported pain issues for people who are drug seekers and hoping that the doctor will send them home with a prescription for narcotic pain medicine. I am not saying this is what you are doing and I certainly know how you feel, but you need to try and stay away from the ER unless the migraine is the most extreme pain you have ever felt in your life.

Q: What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches pain ?
I have migraine headaches and it is very painful and i feel so nauseated wanting to throw up a lot. I can’t stand lights especially bright lights like sun light and flouresecent light bulbs. What can i do to relieve my pain ? It hurts so bad!!!! Someone please help me !!!!!!

A: Go see your doctor! It used to be that there was no cure for migraines, but these days there are prescription medicines that work for most migraine sufferers. They usually come in the form of a nasal spray. You ideally should take it at the very beginning, when you first sense that a migraine is coming on, if possible before the pain even really begins. Your doctor should be able to give you a prescription for one of them, and there are a bunch you can try if the first one doesn’t work.

In the meantime, lie down in a cool dark quiet place and try as best you can to relax.

migraine headache

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Q: migraine headache!!!?
i want to know what’s the normal/average age of getting migraine headache? is it normal to get it at the age of 16~
and what can you do to prevent the headache (home remedies or drinks..not medicine)? anyone knows how to cure it completely? i mean not by eating painkillers like tylenol
thanks <3 =)

A: A migraine headache is a form of headache which is typically considered the most intense and disabling. Migraines are chronic in nature, meaning that they happen often for the individual that is affected. Typically Migraines are one sided in nature, meaning that the pain is felt on one side of the head.

When one looks at the Oriental Medical breakup of headaches, migraine symptoms start to make a lot more sense. In this system, migraine symptoms can be broken down by location, type of pain, amelioration and aggravation. Then, diagnosis can be made in relation to the organ systems or the channels affected. Lets look at how some of these symptoms might break down.

Top of the head – The liver channel reaches the top of the head. This type of headache is most often related to “a deficient liver blood state” but can also relate to “liver yang rising” which is an excess state. The difference being that if excess, the headache would be aggravated by lying down, but if deficient, would get relief from lying down.
Sides of the Head
Only One Sided – This relates to the “Gall Bladder” channel, and headaches here are either due to “Liver Yang Rising” or “Liver Fire”
Temples – This again is typically thought of as due to a disturbance in the “Gall Bladder” channel, and as such, can be either caused by “Liver Yang, “Liver Fire” or “Liver Wind.” This location shows pain that is often throbbing in nature.
Behind the Eyes – This is a very frequent location for migraine. This type of headache is often due to “Liver Blood Deficiency.”
Forehead – Headaches here are usually related to the “stomach.”
Back of the Head – Here, headaches are usually due to a “Kidney Deficiency” manifesting on the “Bladder Channel.”
Whole Head – Chronic Headaches n this area are due to “Kidney – Essence deficiency. They are not typically scene as migraines.

Q: Migraine Headache?
I have had a horrible migraine for the past 2 weeks. It came on so suddenly and so strong that i went to the emergency room. I have been to 3 different doctors since then and none of them will help me. I have searched the web for answers. The only thing i can find is answers about migraine prevention. The same thing the doctors keep talking about. I am not concerned about migraine prevention until i get rid of the one i already have. I don’t understand how i can have the same headache for 14 days now. It’s ruining my life! Can anyone help me?

A: I can’t believe they would not prescribe some medication for you. I take Imitrex for my migraine headaches. It is in pill form, but my MD said if it doesn’t work, she can prescribe me a shot to take that is fast acting. No one should have a headache for 14 days. That’s ridiculous!! Go back to the emergency room, or see your doctor and demand treatment of some sort to get rid of the headache. I’m sorry no one has treated your pain you poor thing!

Q: Migraine/Headache?
Last night I thought I had a normal headache and figured I could take a tylenol for it to go away. About 3 hours later it was still there and took one more tylenol. It hurt so much I was squeezing my skull! Anyways I got some sleep and woke up with parts of another headache….why? did that happen? I thought sleep would have gotten rid of the migraine/headache?

A: I have terrible migraines and the next day, all day, I feel terrible, I still have a small headache and feel completely drained of all energy. This is normal for a migraine, I take Immitrex which helps greatly, your doc can prescribe it for you.

Q: How do you reduce pain when you have a migraine headache?
I’m looking for a home remedy to reduce the pain for a migraine headache. I went to the doctors and the medicine he gave me does’t work. Please help me. I have had this migraine for a week.

A: There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves’ juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.
If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. – 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector – 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Q: What is the best way to try to prevent a migraine headache?
I can tell I have a migraine headache about ready to start. What is the best way to try to ward one off? I just dread knowing I’m probably going to have a migraine for the next couple of days. Any advice?

A: The Mayo Clinic is a pretty good starting place for any health questions, and the link is shown below. Basically, there are two types of medication – one to abort or treat a migraine, and one to try to prevent them occuring if you get them frequently. I’m assuming that you have one starting and are trying to stop it. There are various medical drugs that can help. The most common one are the family of Triptans – there are various types. The other well known one is Ergotamines (eg DHE45). However, personally I can’t take them due to bad side effects, but they do work successfully for many people. You would have to talk to your doctor. There are other options, personally I take Tylenol 3s as soon as I feel the headache coming on or getting the warning signs and they will often stop it. Or failing that, at least they help reduce the pain. However, there are issues with them if you take them too frequently (rebound headaches).
Other methods include caffeine (coffee, coke etc) as soon as you feel it starting. Either by itself or in combination with something like Advil or Tylenol. Excedrin Migraine worked surprisingly well for me. For the nausea I highly recommend Gravol’s Ginger tablets – they work really well without the side effects of traditional nausea reducing medication.
There are various pressure points that you can try to stop the migraine: http://taichi.snowcron.com/shiatsu_headache.htm. Massaging the neck and/or scalp or face can sometimes help. Lying down in a dark, quiet place helps many people. Eating protein, lots of water and caffeine is what I often try first and I know many people who find it an effective and easy way to try to stop a migraine. Good luck – you have my sympathy!

Q: What are the alternative ways to get rid of a migraine headache ?
I want to know if there’s an alternative way or herbs i could use to get rid of a painful migraine headache ? I have an history of migraines in the past 2 years and it has gotten worse since february 2009. Is there any alternative way i could try ?

A: Nyquil works for me.. It puts me to sleep. As soon as I fall asleep for about 15 mintues.. it resets and my migraine goes away.

Now that is just me..

My husband has one for the last six months without relief and is seeking medical help.

It just depends on who you are and what works for you.

Q: how to get help rid of a migraine headache?
my boyfriend has a terrible migraine he has had since last night, and he can’t eat or anything without it getting worse. he took 6 aleve and that didn’t do anything, and he tried to lay down and he can’t even go to sleep cause it hurts so bad.. what are some home remedies that can help his headache die down some, or all the way. so that he can go to bed?

A: HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT(s) FOR SINUSITIS / HEADACHES / MIGRAINES (Without any side effects or complications) :-

SINUSITIS :-

Right sided frontal sinusitis; discharge thick, yellowish; worse by cold,damp and exertion Penicillinum 30X or 200X, 6 hourly

Sinusitis after mastoid operation Helka lava 3X or 6X, 4 hourly

In acute or chronic sinusitis; catarrh with stringy discharge Kali Bich 30X 4 hourly

Tearing pain in head; from root of nose, extending to forehead with nausea; dryness of mucous passages Natrum Mur 30X, 4 hourly

Pain begins at the back of head and settles over the eyes; worse under a fan Silicea 1M, weekly (6 Doses)

Chronic cold with loss of smell and yellow green phlegm; better in cool, open air Pulsatilla 30X or 200X 4 hourly

Intercurrent remedy Bacillinum 200X or 1M fortnightly (3 Doses)

Complaints worse early morning; aversion to take bath Sulphur 200X weekly (3 Doses)

HEADACHE :-

With constant nausea; clean tongue Ipecac 30X, 3 hourly

With severe throbbing and rush of blood towards head Belladonna 30X, 3 hourly

Due to over eating; stomach disorders; tongue thickly whitish coated; worse bathing specially after river bathing Antim Crud 30X or 200 4 hourly(3 Doses)

Due to exposure to dry, cold wind; sudden with anxiety Aconite Nap.30X or 200X, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

With watering of eyes and sensitiveness to bright light Euphrasia 30X, 3 hourly

Headache; better by bending backwards; due to nerve injury Hypericum 30X, 3 hourly

Headache with humming in ears; due to nervous weakness Kali Phos.6X or 30X, 3 hourly

Hammering headache; worse during menstrual cycle going in sun; school girls head ache, Natrum Mur.30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Headache starts from nape of neck and shift over to the head; patient desires to lie down quietly; better passing urine Gelsemium 30X or 200X, 3 hourly

Violent headache due to working under gas light; sun-stroke Glonoine 6X or 30X, 2 hourly

Bursting headache; worse by stooping and movements; excessive thirst and constipation Bryonia 30X or 200X, 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Nervous headache; after grief, disappointment; worse inhaling smoke Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Headache; due to sinusitis, pressure and pain at the root of nose Kali Bich 30X, 4 hourly

Due to eating rich fatty food, loss of thirst, better in open cold air Pulsatilla 30X, 4 hourly

Due to eye strain; disturbances of accomodation of eye sight Ruta Grav 30X, 4 hourly

After taking alcoholic drinks; sedentary habits; chilly patient Nux Vomica 30X, 4 hourly

Sun haedcahe; aggravation from sun rise to sunset; from cardiac origin Kalmia Lat.30X or 200X, 6 hourly

Of school children; crushing headache, pressure on top of head Acid Phos 30, 4 hourly

Headache localised; at the nape of neck; worse by walking and noise Pneumococcin 200X, 10 min (3 Doses)

Frontal headache; neuralgic pain above and behind the right eye; heaviness of head. Better by rest, lying down and eating Penicillinum 30X or 200X, 10 min (3 Doses)

Headache worse early morning;empty gone sensation at 10 -11 A.M. Sulphur 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

MIGRAINES :-

From mental work; cold, uncovering head, pressure, sitting upright or sun-stroke Glonoinum 30X, 3 hourly

For nervous, gastric, bilious individuals. Migraine due to mental over exertion in teachers and students. Right sided, specially Sunday migraine, blurred vision, hemiopia; blindness; often burning pain in entire gastro-intestinal tract with violent acid vomiting at the height of attack; worse hot weather; spring and fall; better after vomiting or sufficient night sleep Iris v.200X or above, 10 min (3 Doses)

For irritable hypochondriacs of bad temper; cholerics, neuropathics; from abuse of alcohol, coffee, spices, tobacco, vexation and worry, mental over exertion, business worries, sexual excesses, sedentary habits, cold dry air and winds Nux Vomica 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

For pronounced vasomotor individuals (irritable and full of fear) during pre-climacteric and menopausal stage.Tired expression, head congestion, circumscribed red cheeks; pain above right eye, throbbing, stitching, rhythmic pain, often in every 8 days, early morning, beginning in nape, extending upwards, locating in the region of eye, rising and falling with the sun; sensation of heavy congestion Sanguinaria C 200X, 10 min (3 Doses)

For weak, fat and irritable patient; often apathetic, changing moods, strange changes of character (egocenteric), memory weak, due to disturbance during climacteric period, results of tobacco abuse. Person with shallow complexion, yellow saddle across the nose; pain located on left temple; throbbing, stitching pains Sepia 200X, 10 min (3 Doses)

For neuropathic persons, full of fear caused by noises, change of weather or worms; with face pale, located above left eye; specially left pupil (ciliary neuralgia); sharp, shooting, tearing, stitching, periodical pain from occiput to left eye; slowly rising in intensity with sun. Bile vomiting at the height of attack, slowly improving with setting sun. Feeling as if head were open along sagittal suture Spigelia 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Left sided; worse during and after sleep; before menstruation; heat; during menopause Lachesis 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Intercurrent remedy Bacillinum 200X or 1M, fortnightly (3 Doses) .

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms.
No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.

Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine .

Take Care and God Bless you !

Q: Migraine relief, does anyone know how to get some migraine headache relief?
Do you guys have any tips that can help get over migraines? You know some migraine relief tips…. Nobody should have to suffer with a migraine so what are some migraine headache relief steps to take to get over one?

A: Well if you do not like medicines too much there are some natural cures to migraines out there. I found a site on it and you may want to check it out. Goodluck!

Q: What can cause your neck to spontaneously bruise along with stiffness and migraine headache?
I have been slowly developing bruises along both sides of my neck that are dark in colour. Before they developed, I had neck pain accompanied with a debilitating migraine and tension headache combination. My neck often feels as though it is pulling right where the bruises are. I have not been in a car accident, have not fallen, or had any kind of trauma.

A: Bruising is caused by the bursting of small blood vessels. Maybe you rubbed your neck too hard. You need to be evaluated by a doctor. It may be something as simple as muscle strain, but you need to be diagnosed by a professional.

Q: What are the most common Migraine Headache Symptoms?
I think I’ve been experiencing migraine headaches and I needed to know what are the more common migraine headache symptoms?

A: A majority of the migraine attacks are accompanied by headache, which is an intense, throbbing or pounding pain involving one temple. At times, the pain may be located in the forehead or around the eye or the back of the head. Usually, migraine attack reoccurs and is a chronic disability. The headache is generally on one side of the head, though it may rarely happen on both the sides. The unilateral headache changes sides alternatively, from one attack to another, which is, in fact, characteristic of migraine (otherwise it may be a more serious problem).

Daily routines like walking upstairs can aggravate a migraine headache. The most common and obvious symptoms of migraine are nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light. Some people experience warning symptoms called aura before the actual beginning of a headache. An aura is a group of symptoms, mainly a vision disturbance which foretells that a headache is coming. But, most of the people do not have such warning signs. In fact, migraine headaches are classified based on their symptoms such as migraine without aura, migraine with aura and mixed tension migraine.

Migraine without aura: The most common symptoms can be a throbbing pulsating headache, which is usually worse on the sides of the forehead, generally only on one side, that can be either severe or dull, lasting for six to forty eight hours. The other symptoms are dizziness, vertigo (a feeling that the room is moving), loss of appetite, fatigue and nausea. There may be symptoms after a migraine attack too. It can be dullness, neck pain and a need for more sleep. Such symptoms may be accompanied apart from headache.

Migraine with aura: Before the headache, the warning symptoms may occur anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours and the aura or vision changes happen in one or both the eyes. The symptoms may be one or more of the following; seeing zigzag lines, seeing flashing lights, temporary blind spots, sensitivity to bright light, visual hallucinations, blurred vision and eye pain. Accompanying the headache, there are other symptoms like loss of appetite, chills, increased urination, increased sweating, irritability and fatigue. The “pounding” headache starts on one side and spreads to the other side that typically starts as a dull ache and progressively worsens over several minutes to hours. So, the patients wish to rest in a quiet, dark room.

Mixed tension migraine: This migraine is a headache with features of both tension and migraine headache. The symptoms include headache on one or both sides and the person may feel dull, tight and the pain, which varies from mild to severe, may get worse with activity, lasting from 4 to 72 hours. Sensitivity to light or sound, depression, tingling, sluggishness, numbness, and weakness are other symptoms.

Unfortunately, migraine headache is a recurring chronic ailment, which may recur after 24 hours for some people. For more info visit http://migraine-headache-symptoms.blogspot.com

Q: Is there help for chronic migraine headache?
I sometimes have a tension headache, but everyday I have a migraine. Depakote ER 1000 mg daily is helping, only been taking it 3 weeks.

A: If they are sugar migraines a reduced sugar intake would help. See item 71 in http://www.rheumatic.org/sugar.htm .

Q: Who thinks the $700 billion bailout plan should have been used for migraine headache research?
I woke up at 3:00 am with a migraine headache. I couldn’t get back to sleep for 3 hours then I showed up to work 4 hours late on top of that. They are by far the worst pain I ever experience.

A: You are a visionary they should definitely use it for that instead of fat ceos who took the money and ran

Q: What should i do during a SEVERE migraine headache?
My brother is having a VERY severe migraine headache happening from a scale 1-10 and is around a 9 and a half. we are wondering is there any treatment to stop this headache!!??
ASAP!

A: ok take some aleve drink a little soda then turn off all the lights. no lights at all!!!! then make him try to make him go to sleep i no it hurts really bad but tell him to forget about the pain like turn soothing music on. wen he wakes up it will be gone :] trust me i get these all the time ugh i hate getting them usually it only hurts on 1 side of ur head so tell him to lay on the opposite side were it doesnt hurt make sure he sleeps 4 more than an hour n a half

Q: How do you temporarily reduce a migraine headache?
How do I reduce a migraine headache that has resulted from an overdose of Caffeine from energy drinks.

Thank you

A: I use Execdrin Migraine. Works for me

Q: Why do I get sick to my stomach and vomit when I get a migraine headache?
Happens every time, I throw up when I feel a headache coming on and when it’s a flow blown migraine. why does this happen? Is it just because I’m in so much pain? I can’t even keep any medicine down so my headaches last for a day or two.

A: This is a pretty technical explanation below. Basically it all has to do with neuroreceptors and neurotransmitters in the brain. I too am a migraineur so I understand the symptoms you describe. If you cannot keep medicine down, you can get various triptan-type medications that are inhalers, injectable or sublingual (you put them under your tongue to dissolve). I usually can take Imitrex tablets but occasionally must use an injection if the migraine is very severe. Imitrex works on the 5-HT serotonin receptor. Talk to your doctor about these alternate forms of medication.
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Vomiting is coordinated in the vomiting center in the lateral medullary reticular formation in the medulla. Receptors on the floor of the fourth ventricle of the brain represent a chemoreceptor trigger zone, stimulation of which can lead to vomiting. The chemoreceptor zone lies outside the blood-brain barrier, and can therefore be stimulated by blood-borne drugs that can stimulate vomiting, or inhibit it.

There are various sources of input to the vomiting center:

The chemoreceptor trigger zone at the base of the fourth ventricle has numerous dopamine D2 receptors, serotonin 5-HT3 receptors, opioid receptors, Acetylcholine receptors, and receptors for substance P. Stimulation of different receptors are involved in different pathways leading to emesis, in the final common pathway substance P appears to be involved.[1]
The vestibular system which sends information to the brain via cranial nerve VIII (vestibulocochlear nerve). It plays a major role in motion sickness and is rich in muscarinic receptors and histamine H1 receptors.
Cranial nerve X (vagus nerve), which is activated when the pharynx is irritated, leading to a gag reflex.
Vagal and enteric nervous system inputs that transmit information regarding the state of the gastrointestinal system. Irritation of the GI mucosa by chemotherapy, radiation, distention or acute infectious gastroenteritis activates the 5-HT3 receptors of these inputs.
The CNS mediates vomiting arising from psychiatric disorders and stress.

The neurotransmitters that regulate vomiting are poorly understood, but inhibitors of dopamine, histamine and serotonin are all used to suppress vomiting, suggesting that these play a role in the initiation or maintenance of a vomiting cycle. Vasopressin and neurokinin may also participate.

migraine symptoms

Read and learn more about migraine symptoms. For more, visit the Migraine Headache website MyBrainPain.com

Q: Migraine symptoms?
Sometimes I get a bad headache when there’s really bright light or loud noises. My eyes ache as well but I don’t get any sickness, could this be a migraine? And if it is what can I do about it?

A: Let symptoms go hell, try to cure it.
pl see what suits you.
If you are in cold country use all warm things.
Pl try cold water bath and observe if in hot country, if pain increases use warm.
If you have cough/cold body hot water bath will help.
Massage and exercise in front of morning sun is good thing, pl try.
Pl try simple acupressure given below for immediate relief.
If it fails you will have to go for Acupuncture.

There is hardly any medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for RA, OA, Back ache, Ear ache/ringing, Stomach ache and almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.

Acidity, WORRY, sadness, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES, Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy, BODY CONSTITUTION etc are their causes.
None of them can be treated with medicine.
Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.

Acupuncture is the best treatment.
I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.

Pain killers don’t treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.
The useless drugs have tremendous power of side effects like liver/kidney failures, ulcer, inflammation of intestines and lot more.

Avoid late sleeping if possible; worry, tension, spicy foods, sour fruits, stale bakery foods, SMOKING and alcohole.

Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits like dates, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS and good sleep will help if cough is not there.

But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves’ juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it is very strong.

If it is acute pl search a painful point (with round tipped pen/jimmy) 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

For forehead/eye pain the points are in front of nails on the finger tips or 3-7 mm below.

It may disappear naturally too.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Q: What are the most common Migraine Headache Symptoms?
I think I’ve been experiencing migraine headaches and I needed to know what are the more common migraine headache symptoms?

A: A majority of the migraine attacks are accompanied by headache, which is an intense, throbbing or pounding pain involving one temple. At times, the pain may be located in the forehead or around the eye or the back of the head. Usually, migraine attack reoccurs and is a chronic disability. The headache is generally on one side of the head, though it may rarely happen on both the sides. The unilateral headache changes sides alternatively, from one attack to another, which is, in fact, characteristic of migraine (otherwise it may be a more serious problem).

Daily routines like walking upstairs can aggravate a migraine headache. The most common and obvious symptoms of migraine are nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light. Some people experience warning symptoms called aura before the actual beginning of a headache. An aura is a group of symptoms, mainly a vision disturbance which foretells that a headache is coming. But, most of the people do not have such warning signs. In fact, migraine headaches are classified based on their symptoms such as migraine without aura, migraine with aura and mixed tension migraine.

Migraine without aura: The most common symptoms can be a throbbing pulsating headache, which is usually worse on the sides of the forehead, generally only on one side, that can be either severe or dull, lasting for six to forty eight hours. The other symptoms are dizziness, vertigo (a feeling that the room is moving), loss of appetite, fatigue and nausea. There may be symptoms after a migraine attack too. It can be dullness, neck pain and a need for more sleep. Such symptoms may be accompanied apart from headache.

Migraine with aura: Before the headache, the warning symptoms may occur anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours and the aura or vision changes happen in one or both the eyes. The symptoms may be one or more of the following; seeing zigzag lines, seeing flashing lights, temporary blind spots, sensitivity to bright light, visual hallucinations, blurred vision and eye pain. Accompanying the headache, there are other symptoms like loss of appetite, chills, increased urination, increased sweating, irritability and fatigue. The “pounding” headache starts on one side and spreads to the other side that typically starts as a dull ache and progressively worsens over several minutes to hours. So, the patients wish to rest in a quiet, dark room.

Mixed tension migraine: This migraine is a headache with features of both tension and migraine headache. The symptoms include headache on one or both sides and the person may feel dull, tight and the pain, which varies from mild to severe, may get worse with activity, lasting from 4 to 72 hours. Sensitivity to light or sound, depression, tingling, sluggishness, numbness, and weakness are other symptoms.

Unfortunately, migraine headache is a recurring chronic ailment, which may recur after 24 hours for some people. For more info visit http://migraine-headache-symptoms.blogspot.com

Q: What is a way to make migraine symptoms less severe without medications?
I’ve been having migraines for about 3 months. I am on Relpax, but I can only take it 3 times a week. I want to see if something natural helps, because with insurance 12 pills cost $40.

A: There’s a new development in migraine therapy:

http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html

Q: Medical symptoms – bad migraine, brief blurred vision, and a small amount of blood from the nose?
Could these three things together be a sign of something major? The bad migraine is a new symptom, but the blurred vision has happened a few times in the morning during the past two months. The blood from the nose happens several times a month, but is usually just a few drops when blowing the nose. Thoughts?

A: Get yourself consulted with a Neurophysician!
Sounds like a migraine. Usually basilar migraine produces blurred vision alng with typical headache. Get yourself checked and do mention the nose bleed
Get WELL SOON

Q: I got migraine symptoms when I woke up?
I get them every once in a while but never when I wake up. I woke up and went to get some breakfast. I started seeing the auroa. So I told my mom to get me some migraine medicene and I took it, but I know it’s a migraine because I get them a lot. But I am scared. Please help!

A: Migraines are actually caused by all sorts of triggers. They are a neurological condition and can be started by eating the wrong thing, a shift in hormones, weather fronts, all sorts of things. The best thing you can do is educate yourself. Since everybody is different, their triggers and symptoms and treatments have a wide range. Start trying to isolate what starts them, and if possible see a specialist in the field. Be careful, some treatments can actually make them worse. Here’s two sites to start you learning, but just google migraine and treatment and you’ll find all sorts of information.

http://www.migraines.org/

http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/default.htm

good luck and try not to be scared! Some of the information may be a little intense, but not everything will apply to you, that’s where a professional will be handy. Try to stay hydrated, take some B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin E and Magnesium, and stay calm. The migraine is from inflammation, so the healthier you are, the better your brain will handle it

Q: How many have additional symptoms of migraine as you age?
I recently had a migraine headache and my temp dropped to 95.0 degrees. Has anyone else had a drop in temp from migraine or was it something else?

A: I’ve had migranes for 13 years now. My temperature has never dropped *that* much. I’m thinking that it had to have been from something else. My migranes still cause me to throw-up. The only change I have experienced with them is the main point of pain. That’s about it. Hope I helped!

Q: Could these be migraine symptoms?
Lately i’ve been getting alot of headaches, stomach ache, senstive to light or loud noises and have lost my appetite. Are these symptoms of migraines? And how do i get rid of them?
Thanks.

A: These sound like migraine symptoms. When I get them, I feel nauseated, am sensitive to light, noise, and smells. There isn’t anything you can do naturally to get rid of the symptoms. Go to your doctor, and he can prescribe medications for you when you feel a headache coming on, or after you get one, to reduce the length and severity. Before he or she prescribes anything though, they will do a workup on you to decide if these really are migraines, or another sort of headache.

Q: How long was your longest migraine headache? What other symptoms did you have during it?
I am on Day 5 of a migraine? I did not know they could last this long? I even went to the hospital, they did a ct scan and said it was a migraine. Just worried?

A: We have treated 15 & 20 yrs Migrains.
There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk with sugar at bed time preferably or meals, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves’ juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. – 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector – 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA

Q: What are the symptoms of migraine/ serious headache?
Sometimes I feel my head is in deep pain. loss of balance.Can it also be a tumour? any suggestion to keep it in control.Is painkiller helps?

please give me simple info.Thank you

A: * Migraine headaches usually are described as an intense, throbbing or pounding pain that involves one temple. (Sometimes the pain is located in the forehead, around the eye, or at the back of the head).

* Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, facial pallor, cold hands, cold feet, and sensitivity to light and sound commonly accompany migraine headaches. As a result of this sensitivity to light and sound, migraine sufferers usually prefer to lie in a quiet, dark room during an attack. A typical attack lasts between 4 and 72 hours.

An estimated 40%-60% of migraine attacks are preceded by premonitory (warning) symptoms lasting hours to days. The symptoms may include:

* sleepiness,

* irritability,

* fatigue,

* depression or euphoria,

* yawning, and

* cravings for sweet or salty foods.

Q: Besides medications, what else can i do to help alleviate the symptoms of a Migraine / Tension Headache?
I have migraines and also tension headaches at times. I was wondering if there is anything I can do in addition taking medications to help with the pain and symptoms.

A: For general headaches, if you can hold down water without vomiting you should drink water to help with any dehydration, lay in a dark cool but not cold room and rest.

You can put either a cold or warm cloth on your eyes and face — some people are helped by cold and some by heat so you have to try to see which works for you.

For migraines there are quite a few foods that can be triggers, such as chocolate, red wine, aged cheeses, MSG, and many more that you should avoid. There are many lists on the web of such foods and you can pay attention to see which foods set you off. When you feel the beginning of one coming on you can drink some coffee or coca-cola. Migraine headaches are caused by the sudden widening of blood vessels, so drinking something caffeinated helps to constrict the vessels a bit, thereby lessening the pain. However, drinking too much caffeine can also trigger a migraine.

In the case of migraines, you should also lay in a dark, cool room [but not cold] and rest.

Q: What illness would cause the symptoms: Migraine, dizziness, nausea, high fever, and cold sweats?

A: do you have migraine syndrome as if you do then you already know that a migraine can cause all the symptoms you described, I don’t think they cause high fevers though. Are you throwing up or diarrehea with this, if so I would have the Dr. check for a stomach disorder called H-Pylori. It’s a bacteria in the tummy that causes ulcers and I had all the symptoms you have described when I was diagnosed with it. But if you have a fever you should see your Dr. as it could just be a flu type thing and you need some antibiotics. Good luck Hon and I hope you feel better soon

Q: what is the difference between a headache and a migraine (not the difference between symptoms)?
What causes a headache vs what causes a migraine? I heard it’s something to do with capillaries or something but I can’t find a good explanation anywhere?

A: The difference between a migraine headache and a tension headache is that while a tension headache involves the muscles and fascia of the scalp and neck tightening and causing pain, a migraine involves a large chemical change that affects the entire body. Blood vessels in the brain become wider, serotonin is lowered, and nerves misfire – causing severe pain – along with a host of other symptoms.

However this is not clear at this point that migraine is caused by serotonin deficiency.

The most frequent tension headache causes are stress, hunger, alcohol and sinus issues such as infection and allergies. Migraine headaches are much more severe than tension headaches. They also affect women more than men, and can sometimes accompany the menstrual cycle. Migraine headaches sometimes elicit other symptoms than just a throbbing head; such as sensitivity to light or sound. Migraines can last from hours to days, and can affect the sufferer’s ability to focus, concentrate, work and interact with family. They often cause nausea and force the person to lie down in a dark room, to try to sleep it off.

Q: What are the symptoms of a migraine?
I feel like crap and I l think I have a migraine but am not sure what are the signs to tell if you have one?

A: * Moderate to severe pain (often described as pounding, throbbing pain) that can affect whole head, or can shift from one side of the head to the other
* Sensitivity to light, noise or odors
* Blurred vision
* Nausea or vomiting, stomach upset, abdominal pain
* Loss of appetite
* Sensations of being very warm or cold
* Paleness
* Fatigue
* Dizziness
* Fever (rare)
* Bright flashing dots or lights, blind spots, wavy or jagged lines (aura)
it also depends on what kind of migraine u have too

Q: Anorexia Or Migraine Symptoms?
One of my friends has been worrying me lately. She never ate much before but lately it seems to me that she is not eating much at all. And she is drinking a lot of coffee. I mention this to her telling her I am worried that she is drinking too much coffee and not eating enough and she says she needs the coffee because she does not sleep at night. She also gets migraines which I guess I dont understand how serious they are but it seems like every week she has a migraine and when she does she will not eat at all. Does having a migraine cause one to not want to eat? Other symptoms I have noticed is that she has been losing weight. I also asked her about this and she denys she has lost weight. I know she has because all of her clothes just hang off her now. Someone please help. I dont know what to do. I am very worried about her and want to help but I dont know what to do, or even if I have something to worry about. COuld it just be her migraine and insomnia or could it be something more serious?

A: Actually, the migraines could be caused by the anorexia. Very commonly when someone does not eat, it triggers migraines. Additionally, the coffee acts as a diruetic and can have a laxative effect, therefore nothing she eats or drinks stays in her body.

I would try and ask her, but do not be judgemental. Tell her that you are concerned about her and want to support her.

Q: Do my symptoms sound like a migraine head ache?
Pain in my temple area. Pulsating. Chills, slight feeling of nausea but no vomiting. I bent over and the pain went to the top of my head. I do not have light sensitivity. This has lasted abut at hour and a half. I took two ibuprofen but no relief.

A: if you develop a fever you need to go to the Dr ASAP to rule out meningitis. With the increased pain when you bend over I think that may be significant

migraine treatment

Read and learn more about migraine treatment. For more, visit the Migraine Headache website MyBrainPain.com

Q: migraine treatment?
so ok …i get migraine headaches abt twice a week and it lasts for the whole day. So i was wondering if there is any treatment for it or if there is something anyone of u know tht causes the headache and somthing tht is better for the headache? …any suggestions?

A: I’m a nurse. Topamax is a medication that has helped many people with migraines. You would need to see a doctor for a prescription. You can also try the many OTC meds and see if it helps you at all. Take care.

Q: Migraine Treatment?
I am losing insurance at the end of the month and need treatment for migraines. I can’t take triptans because of high blood pressure. I have been taking topamax for almost two months with no result. I suffer almost everyday with one or two migraines. I had a baby two months ago and was diagnosed with pregnancy induced migraines because I never suffered with them before. I don’t know how much longer I can go with feeling like this and properly taking care of my baby. Any advise for what to do?

A: Trish pl see what suits you.
If you are in cold country use all warm things.
Pl try cold water bath and observe if in hot country, if pain increases use warm.
If you have cough/cold body hot water bath will help.
Massage and exercise in front of morning sun is good thing, pl try.
Pl try simple acupressure given below for immediate relief.
If it fails you will have to go for Acupuncture.

There is hardly any medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for RA, OA, Back ache, Ear ache/ringing, Stomach ache and almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.

Acidity, WORRY, sadness, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES, Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy, BODY CONSTITUTION etc are their causes.
None of them can be treated with medicine.
Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.

Acupuncture is the best treatment.
I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.

Pain killers don’t treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.
The useless drugs have tremendous power of side effects like liver/kidney failures, ulcer, inflammation of intestines and lot more.

But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves’ juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it is very strong.

If it is acute pl search a painful point (with round tipped pen/jimmy) 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

For forehead/eye pain the points are in front of nails on the finger tips or 3-7 mm below.

It may disappear naturally too.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Q: Migraine treatment?
I’ve had migraines for about ten years now. I’ve been on Topamax, Imitrex, birth control, and a bunch of nasal sprays. Nothing works. Every time I got to a doctor they try to put me back on topamax. Has anyone been treated for migraines with something else that worked when topamax didn’t? I’m trying to looking into different treatment options but I’m not sure where to start.

I get migraines at least twice a week and they’re usually so bad that I can’t do anything.
I’ve kept a food diary and there never seems to be any correlation between food and the migraines. My mom and grandma also used to have migraines when they were younger.
And I dunno if this is important but I generally have low blood pressure (98/56 was the last reading)

A: HI Oryx

Here are a few testimonials on healing the issue.

VITAMIN B AND MAGNESIUM
7/31/2007: Chris (ckjj55@hotmail.com) from San Antonio, Texax writes: “My wife had suffered from debilitating migraines for years. The various presciptions the doctors prescribed did not work and had significant side effects. Finally, I did a ton of research and found that migraines are caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B and Magnesium. Since then, a good B-complex vitamin and magnesium supplement a day keeps the migraines away. They start up if she misses more than a day. Also, before she started this supplement, she ended up in the ER again with a massive migraine–I convinced and strong armed the doctor to administer IV magnesium (it couldn’t hurt). Amazingly, her migraine was gone in 10 to 20 minutes. He had never seen this–my wife was amazed–she didn’t know what the doctors did and didn’t believe me until the doctor confirmed. Since then, she is very careful about taking her B-complex and magnesium supplements.”

8/4/2007: Ginnie (gloryboundservant/@/yahoo.com) from Jeffersonville, Indiana writes: “I was having problems with acid reflux, migraines, and yeast infections. For over a year now I have been taking 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar right before bed and I have not had problems since. The doctor was going to put me on medicine for my acid reflux, and since I started taking apple cider vinegar, the medication is not needed.”

Best of health to you

Q: Can anyone recommend a good acupuncturist for migraine treatment in Islington/ Old Street/Hackney area?
Has anyone had any success with any acupuncturists near N1 preferably in migraine treatment but if you know any that have been really good for other problems that could be helpful too. I’ve looked through lists of all the registered ones in the area but there’s no way of knowing if any of them are any good so really need some personal recommendations.
Many thanks

A: Unfortunately the latest evidence based study involving acupuncture failed to show it was any better than random needle pricks and thus merely a placebo effect.

Q: What is the most efficacious treatment for migraine headaches?
Migraine headaches is the biggest source of chronic pain. There is however a very thin line of distinction between Cervicogenic, Migraine and Tension headaches. I reckon drugs are the first line of defence however do other forms of treatment like physiotherapy help at all .

A: to be honest, i dont know about physiotherapy. i suffered from migraines for years until i was refered to a “headache specialist”, not a “neurologist”, but a headache specialist, after my initial consultation, she felt that my migraines were caused by a vitamin deficiency, she ordered tests, and sure enough, B12 deficient.
ever since then, i take 1000 mcg of B12 every day and have not even had so much as a hint of a headache since then.
it might be something worth checking out for you.

Q: For treatment of migraine and nueorological diagnosis?
Christian medical college(Vellore) and NIMHANS(Bangalore), which of these two institutes are better for the treatment of migraine and diagnosis of some other neurological disorders?The patient has been already diagnosed with migraine,would like to obtain treatment for it,please suggest which institute is better?CMC Vellore or NIMHANS Bangalore?I would like to have suggestions regarding some other medical institutes or organisations,that are renouned for this kind of treatment,provided it is in India.

A: These are both good hospitals so I can’t really say. But I do know that NIMHANS is supposed to be THE neurological place in India. However, ultimately I think it is not so much which hospital you must choose but which doctor. Try to ask around and see who is a highly recommended and experienced doctor in this field. (Sorry but I don’t know more than that .. )

Q: what is the treatment to migraine problem?
i m a bcs student.most of my time spend on pc…….thats required in my course… but now m going through the migraine problem(half headache)…what to do? i am already under treatment since last 2 years.please help me

A: You can use transdermal treatment as opposed to oral medication. See attached article for more information.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2336660/top_transdermal_migraine_treatments_pg2.html?cat=

Q: what is ophthalmic migraine treatment?
i have ophthalmic migraine it really interfere my life, do you know suitable solution?

A: Ophthalmic Migraine

Ophthalmic migraine is quite common. Patients usually experience visual symptoms of seeing bright zig-zag type lines in their central or peripheral (side) vision. These bright lines may have associated flashing light sensations and sometimes can interfere with vision. There are many variations of symptoms. These symptoms usually resolve spontaneously after several minutes but usually less than one hour. Often, rest in a darkened room can be helpful during a migraine attack. Medical treatment is usually not necessary.

Sometimes, there can be a headache after the visual symptoms resolve. This is called migraine headache with visual prodrome. Some people get migraine headaches without the visual symptoms. Some people get the visual symptoms without the headache. This is called Ophthalmic Migraine. The cause is due to a temporary spasm in the blood vessels behind the eye called “vasospasm” similar to a spasm or cramp that you may have once experienced in one of your leg muscles (Charlie-Horse). Usually, this resolves without treatment and many people never have another episode. Some people may continue to have them. An examination of the eye is important to rule out any other causes for these symptoms.

Q: Propranolol and its effectivesness in migraine treatment?
How does it work and what does it do????

My husbands just been referred to a Neurologist…finally and in the meantime the Doc has prescribed these…how will they help him?

A: Propranolol is an antihypertensive which works by blocking the beta receptors. I was found mostly as an incidental finding that people who were placed on this medication for blood pressure or cardiac reasons had a decrease in recurring headaches. Studies have substantiated that decrease, thus it is now used to prevent headaches in persons with recurring headaches especially migraines.

I have found that, in my experience that there are better prophylactic medications, but the propranolol may help until your husband can see the neurologist.

Headaches are complex issues and have many causes and triggers. The mechanism of migraines have not been confirmed but there are new theories about the cause which have changed how they are treated.

Prior to your husbands appointment go to this site:

www.headaches.org

Under the patient section and educational resources tab you will find a printable headache diary. Have your husband start filling this out prior to seeing the neurologist. Also look at the diet section for an idea of which foods may trigger his headaches. There is also a section on how to talk to your headache doctor, this can give you ideas of the kinds of information which will be needed to help your husband and you can have the information ready.

Headaches are treatable, and can be reduced in frequency with proper therapies. These include medication diet and non medication therapies like accupuncture and biofeedback.

Trying the propranolol to see if it works. This is part of the method for finding the right medications for your husband.

Q: My daughter has put on weight after migraine treatment please suggest diet?

A: The best strategy for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is to eat a variety of foods, including fruits and vegetables, and get lots of exercise. Meeting with a nutritionist can be helpful. It is not just the quantity of food, but also the quality. Before the visit, it is often recommended that your daughter keep a record of everything she eats on three different days including at least one weekend day.

Many suggestions about eating habits apply for the whole family and make it much easier for your daughter. For example, It is always wise to eat breakfast because when we skip meals, we run low on energy and tend to eat more at another meal. Likewise, healthy morning and afternoon snacks can keep appetites low and energy levels high. Limit juice, minimize sugar-containing soda, and consider a change from whole milk to low fat (1 or 2 percent). Drinking six to eight glasses of water a day may also help. Get regular exercise, both individually and as a family–after dinner walks, Sunday bike rides, or other activities.

Q: i want to know tha treatment and precautions for headache and migraine?
im sufferin in severe migraine. i took many treatements. but ,still im suffering. i want to know the best treatments for migraine i need ur advice. that will help me to cure

A: A migraine headache is caused by hormonal fluctuations which
cause blood vessels in the head and neck to contract and then
dilate. The first phase, or contraction phase, may last minutes,
hours, or days. During this phase, symptoms can be spots in
front of the eyes, difficulty concentrating, and cold fingertips
and hands. This is called an “aura”. Many people recognize this
phase of their headaches; many others don’t notice any symptoms
at this time. Some people who think they don’t have an “aura”
can learn to recognize it.

When the blood vessels dilate, the headache pain starts.
Apparently the hormones over-react. Instead of just going from a
contracted state back to normal, the blood vessels dilate much
wider than normal, causing pain. Other things also happen about
the same time: swelling of the brain, release of certain
chemicals, and perhaps muscle tension. These things add to the pain.

The following are natural remedies:

1) Chiropractic trement
2) biofeedback
3) Aupuncture, aromatherapy, and myotherapy
4) multivitamin treatments.
5)food sensitivity, increassed blood sugar
6) nutritional supplements
7) herbs
sex hormones.

Most of the treatments in this FAQ are used to prevent migraines
from happening. This section describes things you can do when
you’re in pain, to reduce the pain.

— Have a bath or shower.
— Lie down to rest in a dark room.
— Avoid bright or flashing light.
— Put something cold on the back of your neck, such as
a cold, wet cloth; or alternate hot and cold cloths
where the pain is.
— Put a cold compress on your forehead and your feet in a
container of warm water.
— Have a drink of water or natural juice, especially tomato juice.
— Have some food, or a nutritious drink, if you
haven’t eaten for a while.
— Massage your own face, head, neck and shoulders, or get someone
else to do those and your back. Relax your muscles.
— Press on two pressure points at the back of the neck. These
points are about two inches apart, just below the base of
the skull. Press for a minute or two. This releases
endorphins that help against pain.
— Massage or press on the fleshy area between thumb and
forefinger.
— Gently lean the head to left or right to stretch the neck muscles.
Massage and relax any tense muscles.
— Avoid sources of stress. Cancel activities so there’s less
to worry about.
— Avoid exercise during a headache if it makes throbbing pain
in the head and neck worse. On
the other hand, generally exercise improves health, and
it may help you relax during a headache.
— Take some niacin (a form of vitamin B3). Taking enough
niacin to cause a flush (blood rushing to the skin) can
provide relief from headache pain, but this much niacin
can also have side effects (flush, nausea, heartburn,
liver damage, etc.) Niacinamide doesn’t have such bad
side effects, but isn’t as much use against migraines, either.
Smaller, safer amounts of niacin are also helpful.
Niacin can trigger a migraine, though.
— Take some vitamin C, vitamin B6, choline, tryptophan and niacin
and/or magnesium.

.Common migraine triggers include:

Hormonal changes. Although the exact relationship between hormones and headaches isn’t clear, fluctuations in estrogen seem to trigger headaches in many women with known migraines. Women with a history of migraines often report headaches immediately before or during their periods, and this corresponds to a major drop in estrogen. Others have an increased tendency to develop migraines during pregnancy or menopause. Hormonal medications, such as contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy, also may worsen migraines.

Foods. Certain foods appear to trigger headaches in some people. Common offenders include alcohol, especially beer and red wine; nuts, aged cheeses; chocolate; fermented, pickled or marinated foods; aspartame; overuse of caffeine; monosodium glutamate — a key ingredient in some Asian foods; certain seasonings; and many canned and processed foods. Skipping meals or fasting also can trigger migraines.

Stress. A hard week at work followed by relaxation may cause weekend migraines.

Sensory Stimuli- bright blights and sunglare can produce head pains. So can unusual smells -including pleasant smells such as flowers and perfumes. and unpleasant odors such as paint thinner and secondhand smoke.

Changes in wake-sleep pattern- either not enough sleep or too much sleep may trigger migraines in some individuals.

physical Activity- intense exercise even sex can trigger migraines.

A change in the environment– a change of weather, season, altitude levels; barometric pressure or time zone can promote migraine.

Medications some meds have headaches as side effects.

High blood pressure can also cause headaches. so will hypoglycemia or hunger

Q: Difference between migraine or headache and treatment of such?
I’ve had a headache every day for a week and today was the same. Then about 3:00 I heard some loud music and suddenly my headache was a lot worse, throbbing and I felt really nauseaus. I had to go lie down and my head hurt so bad. Any light and sound made it 3x worse, which I’ve heard is a migraine. It finally went away about 2 hours later after laying down and taking Excedrin. How do you know the difference between a migraine and headache and is there anything a doctor can do or would he just tell me to take OTC medicine?

A: No, your headache is not necessarily a migraine. Both migraines and headaches can cause sensitivity to light, nausea, and sound. There is a type of headache called Daily Persistant Headache that causes all three of these symptoms. Migraines are typically one sided, and the pain is usually located near the front of the head (around one of your temples). There is definitely something a doctor a can do. If you are diagnosed with migraines, you can be put on preventative medication. This won’t eliminate your migraines, but it will help. Your doctor can also help prescribe you a medication to take when you get a migraine, such as Zomig, Imitrex, Midrin, or Axert. Here is a list of various types of migraines and headaches: http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/types-of-headaches.html . It may be of further help to you. Good luck, and I hope that you get to feeling better!

Q: Does anyone know what Chinese Herb is used for the treatment of Migraine headaches?
Trying to switch to natural remedies and I’m just curious what an herb doctor would normally prescribe

A: Chinese herbal medicine uses several herbs at once to treat a specific condition.

Take a look at some examples here. These are Chinese patent formulas made specifically for headaches. Each one has several herbs that synergistically work together for headache relief.

http://www.holisticchineseherbs.com/headachesmigraines.html

Q: Birth control as migraine treatment?
I am 36 and have recently been prescribed Yaz in an attempt to control my migraine headaches. I haven’t started taking it yet but I was wondering if anyone has had an luck with treating their migraines with birth control? I noticed there were a lot of negative posting about Yaz, but most seemed to be by younger people. I wonder if age plays a factor in how well you tolerate birth control?

A: I take Loestrin 24 FE and it has helped immensely with my migraines! I had started having hormonally triggered migraines. My gyno explained it like this…Loestrin 24 has 3 more active pills than most BCs. Those extra 3 pills stair step down your hormone dosage so there isn’t a sudden change in hormone levels which he thought was responsible for my migraines. Its worked for me! I’ve never taken Yaz so I don’t know anything about it, but Loestrin is worth trying. I’m 31 in case it matters. I still have the odd migraine but I no longer have monthly ones that line up with right before my period.

Good luck!

Q: What are the best drugs for the treatment of migraine headaches?

A: Headache is a pain in the head, scalp or neck. Headaches can be
caused by minor problems like eyestrain, lack of coffee or more
serious reasons like head injury, brain tumors, encephalitis and
meningitis. Taking painkillers continuously can have harmful side
effects, so it is better to modify your lifestyle. More information
available at

migraine relief

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Q: Migraine relief, does anyone know how to get some migraine headache relief?
Do you guys have any tips that can help get over migraines? You know some migraine relief tips…. Nobody should have to suffer with a migraine so what are some migraine headache relief steps to take to get over one?

A: Well if you do not like medicines too much there are some natural cures to migraines out there. I found a site on it and you may want to check it out. Goodluck!

Q: Migraine relief……..?
Does anyone know any migraine treatments apart from the conventional ones?
Thanks

A: hi cleocat,

this is going to sound silly but tie a tie or scarf tightly around your head, it releaves the pain-has something to do with pressire but i always find it great!

best of luck!
xxx

Q: migraine relief?
hi. i have a really bad migraine, and nothing is helping. i’ve tried caffine, so please don’t suggest that. any suggestions?

thanks.

please hurry!!

A: Take Excedrine Migraine or the generic version. Make sure it includes acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine in the active ingredient list. It will work, always does for me, even with the really bad migraines. Make sure you take it with plenty of water.
Hope this helps for the next time!

Q: How can I achieve severe migraine relief after trying so many medication combos?
I have at least 2-3 severe migraines a week. Over the past 3-4 years they have continuously increased in frequency and severity. I have been on numerous combinations of medications to stop and prevent the pain with no relief. At my neurologist’s request I have even tried Botox. I was hospitalized for 5 days in November with a Dihydroergotamine (DHE)(migraine med) and Reglan(antinausea med) IV hooked up to me. I’m tired of taking meds that don’t work and I don’t want to start taking pain meds on a regular basis just to get through the day. My quality of life is next to nothing. A few weeks ago I had a day where I woke up before 7am on my own, I felt great and was full of energy up until around 8pm when my migraine cam back with vengence. I have become so accustomed to feeling bad that I wasn’t aware of how bad until I had that day. I want my life back. What other alternatives may be out there to help me?
I’ve tried several low dose antidepressants, low dose blood pressure meds, low dose anti-seizure meds and other preventitives. I’ve tried Imitrex, maxalt, epidren, fioricet, DHE injections, Zomig as well as others for the migraines and they don’t help. I was put on actual antidepressants before thinking it might help the situation and it made it worse. I became emotional and moody as a result. The low dose antidpressants were the same. Pain meds are a joke! I take them and they don’t really touch the pain, just make me dopey if even that and that’s only the first few times I take it then it doesn’t work and I would need to take more each time to feel any effect. I refuse to go there. It seems to me that my body adjusts to any meds so quickly that it’s not effective or I will have a reverse effect.

A: First I just want to say I am so sorry for your pain. I don’t think anyone knows how much migraines can mess up your life unless you have them.
Mine started lightly when I was 8 years old. At 17 they got bad enough to start the testing/doctor/drug part of my life. Like you, nothing worked and they kept getting worse. At 21 I moved to Germany. After my bf watched me suffer 3-4 migraines a week for months, he made me go to a homeopathic doctor. In Europe homeopathy is thought of as well as western medicine. Let me tell you IT WORKED!!! I was very skeptical, in the US we are taught that homeopathy is a bunch of herbs and silliness. It really is about finding the root of the problem instead of treating the symptoms. I now only get a migraine when I get sick and my body is tired from fighting. Please look into this. If you find a REAL homeopathic doctor who knows their stuff, I promise your life will change as mine did. I got my life back, I hope you get yours too.

Q: Ive had a migraine for a week, whats the best migraine relief?
I have had surgery on my jaw to correct TMJ, so my jaw is supposed to be in good shape but the left side has been bothering me quite a bit recently, and im goin to the dr next week about it. I also have neck pain along with my migraines and Im hoping its all connected to my jaw….but i need some relief until i go to the dr.

I have tried: excedrin migraine, vicks chest rub on my forehead, cool towel, quiet dark room, sleeping etc. But i just wake up with a migraine. Ive had one for about a week now.
Well i was just at my general dr last week and she checked my sinuses and all was fine. Also all my blood work was perfect, so Im assuming it is all connected to my jaw. If I go gt help now, won’t they just give be rx meds and send me on my way?

A: If you have repeatedly taken excedrin migraine, you may be causing something called rebound headaches.

Try a warm bath and put warm moist heat on the muscles of the cheeks by the ears, under the jaw and behind the neck and base of the skull. If it is related to these muscles, the warm heat will force the muscles to relax and help. Plus, when you are in pain, you tend to tense those muscles and make a bad migraine worse.

warm moist heat: one of those heating pads you throw in the microwave with the azuki beans or rice in them will emit that kindof heat; or just use a heating pad; or one of those rubber water containers you can put really warm water in.

Consider going to urgent care or the ER if you have insurance. Your copay might be 100 bucks (or more) but it might be worth it, right? They’ll give you a shot and you’ll be allright.

Oh and she’s right about the orgasm.

Good luck, I feel for you.

Q: Anyone have suggestions for migraine relief?
I get 2 to 3 migraines a week these days and daily headaches. I’ve seen regular doc, neurologist, hypnotherapist, and therapist….all to no or little relief. Sorry to seem dramatic but I don’t know how much more I can take and am ready to end it. If it weren’t for my family I would have done so long ago.

Any suggestions for relief??? I’m at the end of my rope.
Thank you for the suggestions. I’ve had a few people suggest trying a chiropractor but I just don’t trust them. Maybe it’s time I did?

I had back surgery in 2005 and it seems that is when the headaches intensified. I think I will make a call this week.

Thanks again….

A: Have you tried a chiropractor? They aren’t for everyone but they help me immensely after my accident. My hubby also has seen them on and off for yrs, usually if he starts getting lots of migraines something is out in his neck. A couple of sessions and he is good.

Q: Is The Migraine Relief a scam?
I searched the net to find a perfect cure for my recurrent migraine. I came across with an e-book on “The migraine relief”. I am afraid to buy it. Have anybody already bought this book? If so, is it useful? The migraine relief scam is a hype or real?

A: I actually used to suffer from migraines a lot and I tried all these drugs and so called cure your migraine ebooks but none worked except The Migraine Relief. Where I was getting migraines every day after reading The Migraine Relief I now only get them once every 2 weeks which is better then nothing. So, to answer your question. Is The Migraine Relief a scam? No!

Q: what is the best customized vitamin company focusing on migraine relief ?
Looking for Vitamins , minerals and herb or anything else that would assist in managing migraine.

A: was advised by my pharmacist to take womens multivitamen. i am a migraine sufferer and i have given up coffee, chocolates, deep fried foods, ice drinks, wines especially red wine. i also find that drastic changes in weather(strong winds) agrivates my migraines also hunger.

Q: Any recommendations for migraine relief? My girlfriend has painful debilitating migraines once a week. ?
Sometimes she has to be hospitalized they are so bad. Prescription medications do not help much.

A: She needs to visit a Neurologist. There are migraine specific medications they can try with her. Two I am familiar with are Zomig and Imitrex. They are in the Triptan class of medications. There are also anti seizure medications used as preventatives. The Triptans are used once the migraine has started or when the symptoms are starting to appear.

I don’t know if she has had an MRI or CT Scan to evaluate her brain, but if not, she needs this done to make sure there aren’t any other problems.

I hope this helps. I wish her the very best. I used to suffer from migraines on a regular basis. I deal with them every few years now. For me, Zomig works the best.

Q: Quick migraine relief. Any suggestions?
I’ve had a migraine since yesterday morning and nothing i’ve tried has gotten rid of it such as excedrin. I can’t take tylenol or anything weak like that because it does nothing to get rid of my migraine. This migraine I have now is just on the left side of my head. Does anyone know any quick remedies to relief the pain?

A: turn off the lights in your room, get a small towel and wet it with cold water, ring it out gently then place over you eyes and relax

I hope you feel better

Q: How can I relief the pain from migraine?
My mom is always suffering from the pain caused by her migraine. Are there any ways to at least relief the pain besides tablets? She always drinks them but they don’t always work. Any idea would help.

A: http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html

Q: Has anyone tried the “n2 Migraine relief Balm” does it work?
It’s a product for Migrain relief, and it’s sold as a natural health item.

A: what might work for one person, won’t necessarily work for you and vice versa. maybe u can buy the product and if it doesn’t work, take it back for a refund.

this i DO know works … when u feel a migrain coming on, bring urself to orgasim and it will get rid of it. there have been many articles on it and i’ve heard it talked about on Oprah. i wouldn’t have believed it if i hadn’t tried it. i’d tried all types of prescriptions for it. best wishes.

Q: Is there any relief for migraine headaches?
I get a migraine headache almost every time it rains. I’ve seen doctor’s for the headaches, but nothing seems to help.

Does this happen to anyone else and what do yo do to relieve the headaches?

A: I get them sometimes and when i do i take a shower it relieves some of the painif that doesnt work take medicine and eat(not junk food) and have water

Q: What’s a fast relief for migraine?
I think I have migraine. My whole body, especially my head is sensitive to all touch. I get this sharp headache and it would bit every now and then. D:

What’s a fast method of relief that will make me feel better by tomorrow?

A: Green tea will get rid of a headache in about ten or fifteen min.I have not had a headache in 4 years because I drink a cup a day as a preventive. I don’t know how or why it works , I just know it does work.

Q: Looking for a “natural” Migraine relief?
I get migraines every few months and it usually takes a couple days to get rid of it. I have popped Advil for so many years, and now I worry about the effect that will have on my liver.

Does anyone know of any more “natural” relief ideas for getting rid of migraines? I’ve tried cola (caffeine), chocolate, and other caffeinated things.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

A: Both apple cider vinegar and Coenzyme Q10 (taken every day) are supposed to prevent migraines.

ocular migraine

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Q: Ocular migraine?
Does anyone know if the inhaler Atrovent can make ocular migraines worse or come more frequently? The inhaler isn’t a “necessary” med – long story. I’m never short of breath nor do I have asthma – I’m on this maintenance inhaler for another reason. But I do need to know if it makes oculars worse. Thanks.

Karen

A: Yes I’m afraid it can. I don’t know if it can cause them to be more frequent but the listed side effects makes me believe it is very possible if you take it on a regular basis.

Ocular side effects have been reported (see Warnings).
Eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, visual halos or colored images in association with red eyes from conjunctival congestion and corneal edema may be signs of acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Should any of these symptoms develop, treatment with miotic drops should be initiated and specialist advice sought immediately. In the event that glaucoma is precipitated or worsened, treatment should include standard measures for this condition.
Hope this helps>

Q: How long can an ocular migraine last?
I see a flashing strobe light out of the corner of my left eye. My doctor thinks it may be ocular migraines (it’s not a torn retina according to the eye doctor). But I have had this flashing every day for over 2 months!!! Could an ocular migraine really last THAT long???

A: I get the same thing. Its a migrain that doesn’t hurt but effects your vision and is very frustrating because you can’t focus and lights flash or things in site swirl. Very frightening the first few times. They should not last for 2 months straight. Although you can get one every day that last a few minutes or an hour or more. When this happens, take Tylenol and drink a coke. (I know, that sucks, I absolutley HATE soda and that’s the only time I drink it). Lay down in a quite dark room and try to relax. It should go away very quickly.

If you are having one non-stop for 2 months then I suggest you go see a neurologist. That is not normal.

Q: Can you get glasses for a ocular migraine?
Can you. Some answered my question bout weird things in my eyes and they said it sound like an ocular migraine and i looked it up and found symptoms and those were exactly what i got when i had an ocular migraine.

The ye doctor said nothing was wrong with my eyes

im 12, no one believes me

can u get glasses for an ocular migraine?

A: No. Glasses have absolutely no affect upon ocular migraine.

Q: Has anyone else experienced an ocular migraine?
I had my first one today…I do suffer migraines, but this is the first ocular migraine I have had. No pain but a growing zigzag blind spot, I could see around the edge but anything in the middle I was blind too. This was one of the most frighten things I have ever experienced, lasted about 45mins then ended, but moved into the more common type of migraine with sever pain. Anyone else experienced this?

A: had one some time ago couldn’t see my hands everything else was OK except the hands it was really weird

Q: I have had an ocular migraine for over six days and it just wont go away any ideas?
This is the first time this has ever happened to me and it’s really starting to bug me. I have visited my eye doctor and he said there is nothing wrong with my eyes, then i visited my family doctor and he told me to try advil liquid gels but nothing seems to be working. I just started taking birth control about a month ago and i have read online that it could be the trigger for this ocular migraine. Any suggestions?

A: Hi,

Natural remedies are very effective to relief ocular migraines. You can can more information about ocular migraines natural remedies at

http://ocular-migraines.blogspot.com

Cheers,

Q: Ocular Migraine has this ever happend to you?
I had an ocular migraine today it was brief only about 15 min only saw zig zag lines on half of my vision, but now I have been having lots of nausea and a little headache and feel a little tingling and numbness on my upper lip comes and goes. Has anyone ever had this happen I have experienced the ocular migraines a few times before but never the nausea and the other stuff.

A: I would see a doctor whether it is your primary or ophthalmologist. Headaches are common with ophthalmic migraines, but tingling, nausea and numbness are not. That could be something neurological.

Q: Can an ocular migraine happen in just one eye?
My brother had this last week, he said it lasted about half an hour, just in one eye, and that he had a big blind spot in that eye. He’s 43 and relatively healthy, a little overweight though.

A: Yep.
You can get them in just one eye.

I get those darn things occasionally. The first time scared the crap out of me. I thought I was having stroke and went to a hospital emergency room. Now they just annoy me.

It turns out they are relatively harmless unless you try to drive or something.

My doctors told me to just take some Advil (Ibuprofen). It seems to work and they go away within 20 minutes.

Here is something I found last year that might help your dad.

http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/ocular-migraine.htm

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Q: How would you know the difference between an aura for a regular migraine and an ocular migraine?

A: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-I-Know-If-I-Have-an-Ocular-Migraine?&id=496205

perhaps this’ll help. If not try:

http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/ocular-migraine.htm

Good Luck.

Q: What is the cause of ocular migraine?
Could it be caused by the use of NSAIDs?
How about tizanidine?

A: We are unsure of the exact cause of ocular migraines. They can occur with or without a headache. I do not know of any direct correlation between NSAIDs or any other medication use with ocular migraines.

Q: does anyone really know what ocular migraine is?
my husband this pass year have been having trouble with his eyes at times some times he wont have a episode for months.Hes only35.
hes sight will get very faint to were it forms the tunnel vision effect sort of after he gets very tired and drained of his engery which can take days to recover from altho he only loses his sight for maybe a few minutes at the least.
hes been to the eye people and they tell him its ocular migraines with out headaches they said there is really no way to test for this but since he had migraines when he was younger that it suggestes that this was what he had..
well my husband is like a child he wont let the doctors run any blood test or even dilate his eyes basicly all they can do is look in his eyes and do eye test which his vision is perfect. so i have no idea what could be the underlying story here or what i am about to face.
does anyone have the same symptoms.
he has a sore come up on his feet each time his eyes sight does it .the drs only guesing.

A: Without proper testing there is no way to truthfully know what is going on so you need to work on getting your husband to the docs for testing. Remind him that you want him to be around for a long time and the only way that will happen is if he gets checked out by a neurologist. These symptoms sound severe and all though it could be something minor it needs to be thoroughly checked out. There is no way to know what you are about to face without a diganosis. If he doesn’t get it checked out you could be in for a rough road if something serious happens. Something else that might help is to remind him if he gets this checked out now they may be able to help him sooner but if lets this go unchecked he may be doing more damage and it may take more to help him the longer he waits. Have you tried talking to his buddies to see if they can help or maybe some family memeber he is close to? I wish you luck.

Q: Has anyone ever experienced an Ocular Migraine?
My symptoms was seeing a wavy line in my right eye, almost like I was looking through a glass of water. After about 20 minutes it went away, then followed by a mild headache. I thought I was experiencing a detached retina. Scary stuff!!

A: I was having them daily for a while about a year ago. At first I had no idea what was going on I thought I was going blind or something. The worst part about it is how fatigued you feel. It also causes serious issues with driving when you frequently have ocular migraines. I talked to an optometrist and found out extended amounts of physical activity can trigger an ocular migraine. I have since toned down my work out and haven’t had an ocular migraine since.

Q: Eye specialists, ocular migraine?
I experienced a shimmering flash of white lights in my eyes and lasted abount 10 min,went away and came back again and was hard to focus. No headache,no pain in my eye.

Scared me and went to the eye doctor who adv it was an ocular migraine. By the time she examined me, it had gone away. Do they diagnois this by just looking into my eyes or by the description I gave them?

A: Just by description, and by checking that there are no signs of any other conditions that might produce similar symptoms…
A retinal tear, for example, or transient ischaemia, but almost all other conditions would leave a permanent sign or have more associated symptoms.

There’s no definitive test for migraine, and it’s not in the eye at all: it’s the brain producing visual symptoms.
(some people also get false smells!)

Q: I had an Ocular Migraine but why is my vision still blurry?
I had an Ocular Migraine about 2 weeks ago and it was the second one I have had in my life, and by reading peoples posts online, they are getting them later on in life, but I am only 15 coming on 16. I had one before and I get a severe headache with the migraine unlike some people. A couple of days after the Ocular Migraine I noticed the vision in my left eye (where the blurriness from the migraine occured) was still kind of blurry. When sitting in the library I noticed I couldn’t read really anything across the room like I use to with my left eye, but could with my right. I have an appointment with the doctor today and I am just wondering what could be wrong with my eye, is it anything serious or permanent? Thanks for any answers…

A: better see a doctor in case there’s something going on with the brain and the visual centers…

have you had your blood pressure checked lately? have you had a blood panel taken lately?

see the doctor tell them about this….

also maybe it’s time to see a retinal specialist.. to ensure there’s nothing going on with the macula in your eye.

and… remember. this is not an eye issue.. the eye just gets attacked by the issue going on in the brain.

i have these ocular migraines, but with no pain… i also have malignant hypertension, i had a stroke and i suffer macular degeneration…

thus, this is not something to just ask about… especially in yahoo answers.

see the doc.. have them check you over real good.. because there may be something leaking in the brain, spasms that may become uncontrollable or other neuro disorders that may become problematic in years to come…

having a looksee by professionals can have a preventative effect along with possible improvements in vision and cutting down on these pains and visual disturbances.

Q: Is this an Ocular migraine?
Does this sound like an ocular migraine.

Okay first it will start off as visual trouble. then theres some kind of thing litteraly floating in my vision and everytime i look at something i cant see it. sorta like: http://www.migraine-aura.org/site/content/e27891/e27265/e26585/e49135/e49199/Richmondeye_migraine_2_en.jpg but i think theres like a lot of colors in it but i dont know if its in one eye or both

Usually i end up puking and then after that it starts going away but then i get a huge headache to the point i cry and i want to be alone and not hear any noise becaus it disturbes me. It usually laast for like 1-2 hours. I usually notice it when i wake up but only two times it happened during the day.

I also read online that an ocular migraine can cause from drinking to much milk and i drink ALOT of milk.

Is this an ocularr migraine? or something else? dont saay go see an eye doctor or doctor bc my mom is not taking me back bc she thinks its a waste of money.

The first time it happened was in 2009 of march or april in the morning. I get them about every 4-12 months.

A: From your description it most certainly sounds like status ocular migrainous

Your ‘thing’ floating in your vision that has lots of colors and so forth is referred to as a scintillating scotoma. These odd patterns of various shapes generally ‘precede’ the migraine or at least the worst part of it. Sometimes people experience the visual effects of the ocular migraine and none of the pain or nausea. (I bet you wish you were so lucky).

Generally the visual oddity is a result in a malfunction in the occipital cortex in the brain as opposed to some malfunction or stimulation of any part of the eye itself.

The time these occur for, the frequency, the nausea, scotoma and so on are exactly diagnostic of Ocular Migraine. Given they occur so infrequently no treatment is likely indicated — though your doctor or neurologist would be glad to give you a migraine abortive to ‘try’ to .. well.. abort the migraine when you first experience the scotoma. Things such as imitrex, maxalt, and other abortives have a ‘chance’ in helping.

I wouldn’t say it is essential you see a doctor for this well documented phenomenon that occurs as infrequently as it does in yourself.

Take care,

Q: Ocular Migraine – Lasting days!!!?
Ive been to a Boots optician and they have said that I am suffering with a Ocular Migraine. Most people have them for 30minutes or so – but ive had mine for 5 days now. Ive tried going to my GP but they wont see me for 2 weeks as its ‘not urgent’.

Does anyone have any suggestions for getting rid of the migraine. Im not having any pain, only my eye is effected. Im having distortions in my left eye, and it hurts to look far left, up etc. Also have quite bad light intollerance.

Taken Migraleve – done nothing
Taken Nurofen – done nothing

(not taken them together).

Please please help!!!!

A: Lie down quietly in a darkened room with a damp cloth over your eyes , take Paracetamol or Ibuprofen.
Stay calm and if it does not go within a couple of hours, I suggest going to your nearest Walk in centre to see a doctor.

migraine pain

Read and learn more about migraine pain. For more, visit the Migraine Headache website MyBrainPain.com

Q: migraine pain?
alright! my situation!!
recently i’ve been under a lot of stress between friends fighting and home life..
ive kept a pretty good handle on it though.. and i have been having less head pains.. but some days its unberrable!
its like.. it hurts really bad so i take a nap. when i first wake up it dosent hurt that bad. and then it will start to hurt allong the top of my head and somtimes behind my eyes..
it hurts at school somtimes too usually when i get out. and we are in winter so it might be a weather thing.. or a sinus problem..

somebody want to help me out? its bothering me.. a lot..
ive tried to take pain meds (asprin and other pain killers) but those dont work all the time… =[

A: If you have been taking a lot of pain meds, you might be suffering from rebound headaches- medication overuse.

Why not you try stopping your pain meds for a while? You will feel very terrible at first, after that you will realise that your migraine will not be that painful.

If it is not medication overuse, you might want to see a neurologist, especially one who specialises in headaches. You could start on preventative treatment to prevent your migraine from coming.

Try preventative medications like topamax or beta blockers like proprananolol or tricyclic like amitriptyline, these are the more common drugs use to prevent migraines.

Also, keep a headache diary, other than stress, certain food may be triggers that may cause you to have a migraine attack.

Whenever you have a migraine, write down the day, date, time, what you have eaten for that day, how long the migraine has lapsed, the pain score (from 1-10, 1 being the least), emotional factor (what was mood, were you feeling depressed, angry or stressed?), what medication have you taken to lessen the pain, and the pain score after the medication.

From there, you might be able to spot patterns like certain food triggers your migraine, or certain days eg mondays because you are in a rush so you didn’t eat breakfast thus lack of food therefore migraine.

What about time? Are you in a very hot or cold place at a particular time? That could trigger migraines. Fluctuating weather and temperature could also trigger migraine. A change in season too. Some people can predict weather by their offset in migraines.

Usually before you have a migraine attack, you will have a prodrome, a craving for certain food, or mood swings. If you are able to spot your prodrome and take medications like metoclopramide, you could lessen or even abort your migraine.

Migraine might not be curable, but it is managable. Hope you will see a doctor soon.

Q: How to deal with moderate migraine pain?
How to deal with moderate and sever migraine pain?
How to deal with moderate and *severe migraine pain?
Thank you theresad, jijo k and lillard. Your suggestion were very valuable. But I wished those medicines were available in Indian market.

A: Hello
Here I am explaining you about migraine and its cure

What causes migraine headaches?
Migraine headaches seem to be caused in part by changes in the level of a body chemical called serotonin. Serotonin plays many roles in the body, and it can have an effect on the blood vessels. When serotonin levels are high, blood vessels constrict (shrink). When serotonin levels fall, the blood vessels dilate (swell). This swelling can cause pain or other problems.

Many things can affect the level of serotonin in your body, including your level of blood sugar, certain foods and changes in your estrogen level if you’re a woman.

Possible symptoms of migraines
• Intense throbbing or dull aching pain on one side of ur head or both sides.
• Nausea or vomiting
• Changes in how you see, including blurred vision or blind spots
• Being bothered by light, noise or odors
• Feeling tired and/or confused
• Stopped-up nose
• Feeling cold or sweaty
• Stiff or tender neck
• Light-headedness
• Tender scalp

Are there different kinds of migraine headaches?
The most common are classic migraine and common migraine.
Classic migraines start with a warning sign, called an aura. The aura often involves changes in the way you see. You may see flashing lights and colors. You may temporarily lose some of your vision, such as your side vision.

You may also feel a strange prickly or burning sensation, or have muscle weakness on one side of your body. You may have trouble communicating. You may also feel depressed, irritable and restless.

Common migraines don’t start with an aura. Common migraines may start more slowly than classic migraines, last longer and interfere more with daily activities. The pain of common migraines may be on only one side of your head.

Foods that may trigger migraines:
• Aged, canned, cured or processed meat, including bologna, game, ham, herring, hot dogs, pepperoni and sausage
• Aged cheese
• Alcoholic beverages, especially red wine
• Aspartame
• Avocados
• Beans, including pole, broad, lima, Italian, navy, pinto and garbanzo
• Brewer’s yeast, including fresh yeast coffee cake, donuts and sourdough bread
• Caffeine (in excess)
• Canned soup or bouillon cubes
• Chocolate, cocoa and carob
• Cultured dairy products, such as buttermilk and sour cream
• Figs
• Lentils
• Meat tenderizer
• Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
• Nuts and peanut butter
• Onions, except small amounts for flavoring
• Papaya
• Passion fruit
• Pea pods
• Pickled, preserved or marinated foods, such as olives and pickles, & some snack foods
• Raisins
• Red plums
• Sauerkraut
• Seasoned salt
• Snow peas
• Soy sauce

How are migraines treated?
There are 2 types of migraine treatments. Some treatments are used to relieve the headache pain. Most of these treatments should be started as soon as you think you’re getting a migraine. The other type includes treatments that are used to prevent headaches before they occur.

What about prescription medicines?
People who have more severe pain may need prescription medicine. A medicine called ergotamine (brand name: Ergomar) can be effective alone or combined with other medicines. Dihydroergotamine (brand names: Migranal, D.H.E. 45) is related to ergotamine and can be helpful.

Other prescription medicines for migraines include sumatriptan (brand name: Imitrex), zolmitriptan (brand name: Zomig), naratriptan (brand name: Amerge) rizatriptan (brand name: Maxalt), almotriptan (brand name: Axert), eletriptan (brand name: Relpax) and frovatriptan (brand name: Frova).

If the pain won’t go away, stronger medicine may be needed, such as a narcotic (brand name: Stadol nasal spray) or medicines that contain a barbiturate. These medicines can be habit-forming and should be used cautiously.

What else can I do to prevent migraines?
Try to avoid foods or other things that seem to cause migraines for you. Get plenty of sleep and drink plenty of fluids. Try to relax and reduce the stress in your life.

Tips on reducing the pain
• Lie down in a dark, quiet room.
• Put a cold compress or rag over your forehead.
• Massage your scalp using a lot of pressure.
• Put pressure on your temples.

I hope somehow it will give u idea.
Take care

Q: Does lavender essential oil help in easing migraine pain?
I know that lavender eo is good for promoting relaxation as well as Ylang Ylang. I have both of these oils and use them in a light bulb fragrance diffuser in the bedroom to help ease stress from the day. Is lavender good for treating migraine pain? What other oils are there to help do this?
Also, can I use lavender oil alone or does it need a carrier oil.

A: actually ylang ylang (and other strong floral essential oils) will probably make a headache and/or migraine worse.
but lavender is very beneficial. its not just the scent that promotes relaxation but the chemicals that make it up are natural pain relievers along with several other things (skin care, acne, burns, rashes, soothes muscle aches and pains, helps digestion etc..) you can apply lavender oil, straight from the bottle to your skin (temples, back of neck) and it will be more beneficial
frankincense might also help (but do not apply to the skin, only use in the diffuser) and most citrus oils work well too, (lime, lemon, neroli, tangerine, grapefruit….but only use in the diffuser)

Q: Is Nutrilite Calmag is worth taking for preventing migraine pain?
pls suggest as someone is suggesting me Nutrilite Calmag of Amway for preventing migraine pain..

A: Apart from using 99% of the calcium for the bones and teeth, 1% Calcium is used by the body in ensuring proper nerve transmission in the body.
Migraine pain may not be prevented by the Calcium in Amway’s Calmag.
Perhaps Nutrilite DAILY , containing 13 vitamins and 11 minerals, will do your friend more good, by supplementing the body and improving the overall vitamin deficiency that exists. this would possibly prevent migraine pain.

Q: What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches pain & problems ?
I have serious migraine headaches & verdigo. It hurts from a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being little and 10 worse I rate my pain is 9. I also feel nausea and want to throw up and the school keeps on sending letters saying they going to take us to family court. What can i do to relieve my migraines and problems ?

A: I’ve been there man. Here’s what works for me:

Explain your situation to your regular doctor. He might want to do an MRI or other diagnostics to rule out a serious issue like a brain tumor, clot, etc. Once you’re “cleared”, ask him for a prescription for Midrin to keep on you at all times. (http://www.midrin.org to read about it) It’s best if taken RIGHT when you feel the migraine coming on.

If the Midrin doesn’t work after a few doses, keep some Norco and Compazine on hand. Norco is basically Vicodin with less Tylenol in it, and Compazine helps with the vertigo and nausea. Both of these two drugs are pretty hardcore so that’s why I only use them after the Midrin hasn’t helped.

The next option would be a triptan or preventative medication like Topamax.

You CAN make your migraine disease tolerable. Get the help asap!

Q: What is it when a migraine causes pain in the jaw and numbness in the fingers and toes?
My mother has had a migraine for a week now and yesterday it had given her pain in the right side of her jaw and today her fingers and toes have become numb.

A: I would say it is something other than a migraine.

Q: What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches pain ?
I have migraine headaches and it is very painful and i feel so nauseated wanting to throw up a lot. I can’t stand lights especially bright lights like sun light and flouresecent light bulbs. What can i do to relieve my pain ? It hurts so bad!!!! Someone please help me !!!!!!

A: Go see your doctor! It used to be that there was no cure for migraines, but these days there are prescription medicines that work for most migraine sufferers. They usually come in the form of a nasal spray. You ideally should take it at the very beginning, when you first sense that a migraine is coming on, if possible before the pain even really begins. Your doctor should be able to give you a prescription for one of them, and there are a bunch you can try if the first one doesn’t work.

In the meantime, lie down in a cool dark quiet place and try as best you can to relax.

Q: How do i get rid of migraine pain ?
I’ve been suffering migraine head aches for two years with no doctor’s help.

A: 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.

One 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….

Q: How to cure a kid’s migraine pain?
My almost 8 year old daughter suffers from migraine every now and then. Especially when she’s stressed. Besides oral medication, are there any home remedies to cure it? She would cry nonstop and it breaks my heart

A: Take her to see a pediatric neurologist ASAP! Migraines in little kids are unusual,and should never be ignored.They can point to something much more severe going on for her. If she is diagnosed with migraines by the neurologist, the neurologist can provide medication to help stop the migraine, even after the migraine been going on for several hours. Especially in the summertime, insufficient water intake can cause a really severe headache in the back of the head. It’s not a migraine, but it hurts almost as badly as a migraine. And in any case, as someone else pointed out, she should be drinking a lot of water to help flush her system and to avoid dehydration. Little kids seem to get dehydrated much more quickly than adults do and don’t understand that they aren’t drinking enough water. Gatorade is also good because it has electrolytes to help control the fluids, salt to help retain a bit of fluid, and sugar to help with the energy. But you really can’t beat just drinking enough water.

People who suffer from migraines almost always have a relative who also has or had migraines, so you might want to check w/ other family members to find out if anyone else in your family has or had migraines. The neurologist will want to know that as well.

Maxalt and Imitrex are two of the newer class of drugs that are not analgesics (pain killers) but actually stop the causes of the migraine, the dilation of certain blood vessels related to serotonin levels in the nervous system. (Serotonin is one of the neurotransmitters in the nervous system, chemicals that transmit nerve impulses from one nerve to another.) I would expect that if your daughter is experiencing migraines, the doctor would order one of these newer mediccations for her, and they would stop the migraine attack.The doctor has several of these medications to choose from, and if one doesn’t work, the doctor can change the meds around to find one that does work.

I have suffered from migraines for many years, and it is a hard disorder to deal with at times. I hope that you will hwlp youe daughter begin to control her migraines, as they can be some of the worst pain anyone could ever imagine.

Q: my migraine start on sunday and I am still having pain on the left side. its worse when i lay down. help!?
can’t take the pain. migraine headache since sunday. can’t have a good night sleep help

A: I used to have migraines. The stress from the job seemed to be the trigger. I no longer have that job and no longer have migraines. A friend’s daughter has bad migraines. Her daughter actually consumes caffeine to relieve it…. I thought caffeine would make it worse or even cause it but apparently in some cases caffeine relieves a migraine. Did you google “migraine?”

Q: What does everyone take for migraine pain and migraine preventative?
I have one every 6-8 weeks and I think it’s the weather or climate causing mine. I’m on a nightly preventative medicine which is actually a seizure medicine and I take Frova and 4 motrin when one comes on. I want to know what other people take and how that works for you.
Thanks!

A: Aleve works better than tylenol for me.

Q: Do you know any good ways to help ease pain of migraine headaches?
I get really bad migraine headaches and I’m just looking for any suggestions to help the pain of them.

A: The suggestions of green tea or strong coffee are excellent, as well as rest. Migraine may be triggered by many things, such as allergy, but the most common trait in my experience is a stong similarity to tension headaches (in spite of the vascular changes only seen in migraine).

Analyze yourself. When did the headaches start, what was going on in your life at that time that might have been stressful to you?

For simple management, relaxation exercises to calm down and not fight the pain can be very helpful. find a quiet spot to rest, practice deep breathing. Sometimes neck massage helps. Ice packs to the neck or heat to the neck may help, depending on the stage of the headache.

There is always Immetrex and it’s new cousin for prescription, but avoid narcotics and tranquilizers unless clearly indicated by a specialist.

Q: what is best for migraine pain for a teenager to use?
i am 14 and have been having migraine pain. i take excedrin migraine but it doesnt work. what should i use

A: geez mate, i’m sorry you’re in so much pain at such a young age …. It could very well be food allergies or intolerances …… or chemical sensitivities which can greatly affect your health and vitality …….what you ingest and absorb through your skin and breath can have a vast impact on the way you think, the way you feel and your overall health and vitality ……. seriously, you can live a pain free drug free life if only you know precisely what chemicals and foods are upsetting your system …. it could be something as simple as lactose intolerance or an intolerance to processed sugar or wheat …… disorders from which people suffer due to intolerances to food or chemicals in their diets can cover almost the whole spectrum of physical and mental illnesses ….. an extraordinary concept but mind blowingly true……. do yourself a favor and go and get allergy tested if you can’t pinpoint the cause.

in the meantime, try to eat as much whole fresh foods that you prepare yourself that includes a wide range of leafy and green vegies, peas beans and lentils, some low sugar fresh fruits like watermelon, pears and strawberries, some lean meats and fishes, brown rice, organic nuts and seeds like almonds, brazil nuts and sunflower seeds and lots of fresh filtered water ………. feed your body from God’s table and wean yourself off any highly processed, highly refined sugary and packagedsludge that has little to no nutritional value anyway.

Other causes for headaches could be calcium deficiency firstly. Do you also suffer with insomnia, achy bones, irritability and moodiness, digestive issues such as bloating and constipation?? If so these are all symptoms of calcium deficiency ……. if you don’t like drinking milk try drinking some organic rice milk fortified with calcium or eat more leafy and green vegies (rich in calcium) and eat more low sugar fresh fruit (also rich in calcium)……….. try eating a carrott…… they are rich in calcium and a natural way to bust a headache…… good for helping with elimination too.

Foods rich in magnesium will also help to alleviate headaches and migraines, nervous tension, stress, muscle twitching, constipation and help to lower high blood pressure ………. leafy and green vegies again….. also wholegrain breads and cereals like rice and fresh fish like tuna, sardines and salmon are rich in magnesium.

Iron deficieny can also cause nasty nasty wicked slapping headaches ………. other symptoms of iron deficiency anemia are paleness of skin, dizzy spells, excessive feelings of being cold, fatigue and exhaustion ……. eat more brown rice, leafy and green vegies, lentils, oatmeal, lean red meats, organic peanuts if this is the case.

Failing all that eat some of the white meat of the chicken …… rich in vitamin B3 …….vitamin B3 has been shown to alleviate headaches and migraines …… don’t supplement with any of the B complex of vitamins individually though …….. if you choose to take a supplement, rather take them as a whole complex as they work best as a group… ie ~ B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B!2 and folic acid choline,inositol, biotin, PABA etc………… they’ll help you to better deal with the everyday dose of stress we are all exposed to at some level.

Things that will rob you of your precious supplies of B vitamins are stress, antidepressants, antibiotics, laxatives and diuretics, otc cold and flu meds and painkillers, alcohol, eating too much tinned food or protein, eating too much frozen fruits and vegies and processed sugar, sodas, pop and soft drinks ….. caffeinated drinks such as coffee and tea will also rob you of your B vitamins.

Have you been drinking enough water?? You could just be dehydrated…….. If not, drink up luv… your body needs at least 2 – 3 litres of water daily……… and ditch the sodas and pop if you drink any cos they’ll dehydrate you terribly and wash out your B complex of vitamins …….. as will caffeine and alcohol.

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actually, having said all that and prolly totally bored the pants off you, if you drink excessive amounts of sodas, pop or soft drink ie ~ more than one glass occassionally ~ your calcium supplies will automatically be ripped right out of your bones as the phosphorus in the sodas overloads the body and upsets the precious calcium phosphorus balance …. in an effort to rebalance the equation and realkalise your system, your body simply rips the calcium right out of your bones.

drink more water ……….. please …… calcium deficiency is icky, headaches and migraines, irritability and moodiness, digestive upsets such as constipation and bloating, achy bones, insomnia….. drink more water hey.

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Also, it could simply be that you are intolerant to a new body perfume, air spray, chemical cleaner, bath soap or hair wash that you may be using……;0)

(((huggs)))

peace 2 u
♥

Q: How can I relief the pain from migraine?
My mom is always suffering from the pain caused by her migraine. Are there any ways to at least relief the pain besides tablets? She always drinks them but they don’t always work. Any idea would help.

A: http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html

Q: Ibuprofen is giving me an ulcer. Tylenol no longer works. What to do for my migraine pain?
I have been suffering frequent headaches all my life. When I was young I simply took Tylenol. As an adult I’ve used ibuprofen as Tylenol no longer works. Now I’ve been experiencing bouts of excruciating pain in my stomach following ibuprofen use. What now? I’ve had cramps and headaches all week and I just want to feel good again.

A: I have been suffering migraine headaches since i was about 12. At age 26 i was diagnosed with Celiac Disease.. meaning my body could not tolerate a protein called GLUTEN. Since dramatically changing my diet i have been able to greatly reduce the persistent headaches. Good luck

migraine causes

Read and learn more about migraine causes. For more, visit the Migraine Headache website MyBrainPain.com

Q: what really causes migraine, and who is prone to such illness?
i’ve been suffering migraine for 10 years,i’m 32 now, i cant still find a clue what really causes this illness and why or how!

A: There is no known DEFINITE cause because people who have the history have so many variations. Mine have calmed now–I was diagnosed with the problem 2-28-95, thanks to 100mg. Atenolol (my beta blocker) and 10 mg. Reglan (when I have a migraine). Mean little “beasts,” aren’t they? People with the problem have inherited “the guest.” It is caused, many scientists believe, by an imbalance, at the time of the problem, in Seratonin, a necessary pain-reliever in the brain. When the imbalance happens, the person feels the pain. There can be many “trigger” factors, though these aren’t a “catch-all” for everyone: stress, coffee, light, noise (especially loud), msg (added to many restuarant food for preservation), peanut oil, etc. Sometimes, they can happen and you have to go back through the events of the day to POSSIBLY find the “trigger.” Sometimes you can’t. When you get them under control, have faith that you will, don’t stop taking your beta blocker. FYI: Make sure your doc has you on a beta blocker. Talk to them. Sometimes, doctors forget to do that, and the patient really suffers. Tell them what you found out, if you’re not taking one with your migraine medication. I KNOW because my diagnosing doctor forgot to do that! EEEK! They will confirm what I’m telling you.

Q: What is it when a migraine causes pain in the jaw and numbness in the fingers and toes?
My mother has had a migraine for a week now and yesterday it had given her pain in the right side of her jaw and today her fingers and toes have become numb.

A: I would say it is something other than a migraine.

Q: what are the symptons of Migraine disease and what are causes for that ?
I am suffering from Migraine disease and its continued for long time ? Is it due to mental tension ?I have had a big turn around in my life some years back and from then, there is total different world and I have changed completely. I was very happy person in the world but after the incident which caused me lot of disappointment and embarrasement in my life.since then i am not mentally pleased …and that incident cannot be cleared at any stage of my life as it is gone …..Is it causing Migraine to me ?

A: That, only a doctor can tell. If you want it to go try foot reflexology. I suffered from Migraine for long time before i found out about that technique.

Q: what causes a migraine that doesnt go away when medicated?
i have migraines all the time and i would be able to relieve it by either taking 2 advils and 2 tylenols or it would sometimes go away when i puked out what bothered me. Now i have a migraine not caused by food reaction and does not go away with drugs.My father has diabetes could i have diabetes? If so could that cause my migraines? but this is the first time i was never able to stop the pain. please keep the answer short my moniter is killing me

A: Don’t discount your monitor as the problem, especially if you spend a lot of time looking at it. Aside from classic migraine triggers (food, allergens, etc.) ergonomic stress and improper refresh rate setting on your monitor’s GPU can cause migraines and nausea as well.

First consider your monitor in relation to your eye level – if you have to move your head up or down to view it properly, then it’s in the wrong position. You should be able to view it properly by only having to move your eyes up or down, not your head. Many people don’t even realize they’re bending their head up or down because they’re focused on what they’re working on, but it puts pressure on the neck muscles, and that in turn triggers the headache. Don’t forget about your chair either – you could be sitting too low, or if the chair is at a steady height and can’t be raised or lowered, then you need to adjust the monitor height.

Refresh Rate – This is something I run into often with clients that isn’t well known. Computer graphics cards are set for a Refresh Rate of either 59hz or 60hz, and in the West it should be set to 60hz to match the electrical grid frequency rate. However, quite often a GPU will be set to 59hz; not everyone is sensitive, but if you are, nausea, dizziness, migraines, and general “crawl into a black hole and die” feelings are very common. To check, right click on your desktop and select your GPU’s control panel (e.g., NVIDIA Control Panel). The Refresh Rate is usually in the Resolution area.

Don’t forget that not just food can trigger a migraine; anything you may be allergic to can trigger one. Think about if you’ve started using a new product recently (cosmetics, lotions, prescriptions, new OTC meds, etc.) and try and correlate it with your headaches.

Q: What causes migraine , fever , black mucus stool and light head ?
When ever my body get warm I get a migraine and light headed. My stool black with mucus in it , I get frequent UTI and a fever. I’m always thirsty and nausea mostly in the late nite early morning.

A: A. go to webmd symptom checker that is a great place. B.GO TO THE DR. 1. fever indicates infection,2. black stool indicates always see your Dr.,3. question about getting warm..do you get warm 1st then the other symptoms-or does it come after or as the other symptoms arise? as always take all your meds with you, list all your symptoms on paper so not to forget anything. don’t eat or drink before you go just in case he wants blood work. Good luck

Q: What exactly causes this killer migraine days before my period?
I get a migraine 2 days before my period every month. Nothing helps it. Not laying down, different medicines, taking a shower, eating, etc.

What is it that causes it? Can going on birth control help this?

A: i think you are a high blood. try to go to doctor and tell that you have always migrain.

Q: What is the best way to get rid of a headache or migraine and what causes them?
I have been having headaches/migraines all my life. I am frankly tired of them!!! I know it could be a chemical in food or an actually type of food that causes the haedache. I just want them to leave me alone. Now that I have a child I can no longer lay down when my head starts to hammer. I just need some help.

A: http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html

Q: What causes the Migraine Aura itself?
I sometimes have an aura before the pain begins. The appearance of it varies. Sometimes flashing lights, sometimes looks like a shimmer or waterfall that is hard to see through.
I experienced one this morning that was annoyingly large and long lasting. Could see it even with my eyes closed. No other symptoms.
I took 2 aspirin and went back to sleep, woke up fine. Currently take a beta blocker to prevent migraine, but have had a lot of family stress lately.

What causes this personal light show in my head??

A: Although the cause of a migraine is not fully understood, most sufferers probably have a genetic predisposition to them. About 80 percent of people who have migraine headaches have a family history of migraines.

It used to be thought that the aura and then headaches in migraines were caused by blood vessels at first contracting and then expanding (dilating) in the brain. However, recent research suggests that migraine symptoms are caused by changes in the activity of neurones (nerve cells in the brain), and that changes in blood vessels happen as a result of this. A chemical messenger in the brain – serotonin – is also thought to be involved in migraine.

This site is also good for info:

http://headaches.about.com/od/migrainediseas1/a/aura_ache.htm

Q: What are the triggering factors that causes migraine headache?

A: Some typical triggers are strong smells, nuts, chocolate, spicy foods, changes in weather, and altered sleeping patterns. However, some people with chronic daily migraines have no triggers but rather their brains are simply somewhat wired at all times.

Q: Drinking red wine causes migraine headaches for me. Will drinking concord grape juice cause migraines?
Doctors are advising adding 1 glass of red wine or concord grape juice a day for health benefits. I can’t drink the red wine and am hoping I can drink the grape juice.

A: I’ve had severe migraines for years, and one of the only “food” items i could narrow it down to was red wine! It’s almost an immediate migraine after drinking it. I mentioned it to my doctor and he said for sure, the red wine is a culprit!! Evidently, red wine is fermented a different way than white wine or rose`. Sure enough, other wines don’t affect me the same way. The grape juice shouldn’t bother you, since it’s not fermented.

By the way, a glass of white or rose` is just as benificial. ( one glass, not a night of drinking!

Q: What causes a Migraine Headache Hangover?
If you’ve ever had a migraine headache like those that I suffer from occationally than you’ll understand why I call them “Migraine Hangovers”. What I can’t figure out is why after two days the intense pain reappears when I cough or sneeze?

A: First you should check eyes and take treatment for eyes if problem.

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases like RA, Back ache, earache etc. Hence they become chronic.

Acidity, WORRY, sadness, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and cough & sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES,
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.

Acupuncture is the best treatment.
I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
You should avoid sweet, fatty foods, milk and its’ products, fruits.
Roasted/steamed pulses, spices and hot food and warm water will minimise your cough.

When you cough or sneeze some pressure is created in sinus and ifnlamed nerves create pains due to it.

Pain killers don’t treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.

These useless drugs have enormous power to create hazardous side effects like liver/kidney failure, ulcer, acidity and lot others.

But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves’ juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it is very strong.

Pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds!

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Q: What causes chronic migraine with the feeling of nausea?
I’ve been depressed for sometime. I don’t think thats what’s doing this. It gets worse as I move. I hardly get headaches so this is pretty new. I felt this fuzz and numbness in my head when I was half asleep. This hasn’t happened since few years back. I tried to look it up on pub med. I was also light headed at work..but that was ok after i ate something.

A: Millions of things can cause it, and they can look for years and never figure out whats wrong with you migraines are just one of those things. I know because I get them fairly often and than that causes nausea.some common causes of migraines: Caffeine headaches,(like if you usually drink a lot of caffeine and now your not, your body will go through with drawl, or sometimes if you drink too much caffeine,Lack of eating,lack of sleep, drinking alcohol/(sometimes)and or dehydration, being in the sun for too long, being on your feet for too long, stress, and lots of other reasons including medical and chemical imbalances, and things you cant control. So just make sure first off that you are getting plenty of rest, youre not starving yourself make sure you eat this is like one of the biggest causes., and caffeine with drawl. If you do get a migraine the best thing is to sleep it off, but you cant always do that so the best medicines are Migralex, it works great , Stronger drugstore aspirins sometimes work like excederin migraine or tylenol extra strength. ‘Head on’ is this medicine you rub on your forehead and for some reason it works like a miracle and takes the pain away, you can buy it at the drug store or grocery store it cost about $8 a tube. I would reccomend that number 1.

Q: What is the difference between a regular head ache and a migraine and what causes a migraine?
I have been having, on a regular basis, what I think are head aches. I will take tylenal, advil, aleve, whatever but it seems to not work. Sometimes it feels like it just lingers…..It’s one of those that is not unbearable but you know its there and every now and then you massage your own head.

A: I found some good info here.

Q: what causes migraine; best cures and preventions?
I’m always trying different things and nothing really helps keep them at bay. Anyone have any advice?

A: Some possible triggers are:
- Foods containing MSG
- Too much/too little sleep
- Too much caffine
- Anything that is too loud
- Stress
- Bright lights

Advil liquid gels and a gravol does the trick for me, but migraines are very varied depending on the person and the symptoms, so I think it would be in your best interest to go see what a doctor could do for you. Check with your doctor before you do anything different.

Hope you feel better soon!

Q: What causes a headache or a migraine?
I’ve only ever had four or five migraines in my life – (not just headaches), and lost the best part of today in bed wanting to die to make it stop. The whole nine yards – distress, vomitting etc.

But what causes the pain in your head? The brain is devoid of pain receptors so it’s not actual ‘brain pain’ – what IS it?

A: Well im pretty sure its when the blood vessels in your brain swell. It can be caused by many things like, stress, an uncomfotable position, or an allergy of some kind.