Migraine sufferers please.
Discussion
Hi guys.
Its not often I post on the HM forum, but I was prompted by my migraine episode last night. I've been suffering with them for a good 6 or 7 years now, but the one I had last night was the most violent I have had which prompted this post. The vision changes come first; last night, it started on the way home from work, and seemed as though all the cars coming in the opposite direction had a headlamp out.
Then, I got the fuzzy rainbow flashes in front of my eyes that confirmed I knew what was coming. Dropped straight into bed with all the lights off when I got home and tried to sleep in the vain hope I'd get away with it, but it wasn't to be. I was violently sick 5 times last night, getting a little tired of them now.
Does anyone have any tips on what to do in the event of a migraine kicking off, or are we just helpless?
Its not often I post on the HM forum, but I was prompted by my migraine episode last night. I've been suffering with them for a good 6 or 7 years now, but the one I had last night was the most violent I have had which prompted this post. The vision changes come first; last night, it started on the way home from work, and seemed as though all the cars coming in the opposite direction had a headlamp out.
Then, I got the fuzzy rainbow flashes in front of my eyes that confirmed I knew what was coming. Dropped straight into bed with all the lights off when I got home and tried to sleep in the vain hope I'd get away with it, but it wasn't to be. I was violently sick 5 times last night, getting a little tired of them now.
Does anyone have any tips on what to do in the event of a migraine kicking off, or are we just helpless?
Edited by robsco on Saturday 20th November 10:35
Appointment with your Doc. Explain the history, symptoms, frequency, duration etc. (They'll want to rule out other possible- more insidious- causes) but on the basis they are migraines, there's no reason you should have to simply suffer as there any number of effective medications available. (As a regular migraine sufferer myself, it was only when Sumatriptan came along that I found the most effective way to treat my own headaches and meant they were no longer the incapacitating factor they had been up until then.)
My wife suffers from migraines and the Docs were pretty useless really. She read a book on the relationship between migraines and food, it suggested removing certain items from your diet for a while. Getting rid of yogurt actually made a huge improvement (unsurprisingly ditching chocolate didn't help!) .But even now if she's tired and stressed one will come back, medicine tends to be useless as it doesn't stay down long enough!
For instant pain relief I wrap an Ice filled food bag in a tea towel an apply to brow! works a treat
For instant pain relief I wrap an Ice filled food bag in a tea towel an apply to brow! works a treat
Hi
Check out www.migraineclinic.org.uk - the website has lots of information.
Start keeping a migraine diary - download of the website (resources). This will help who every you go and see and it is important to keep it after you start whatever treatment/lifestyle changes are recommended. That way your treatment can be modified after 3/6 months to improve management.
The Clinic:
-is the only charity migraine/headache clinic in UK.
-All doctors are specialists with headaches.
-Won best clinic award at Migraine Action Heroes Awards 2010.
-Been running for 30 years and also a research centre.
Check out www.migraineclinic.org.uk - the website has lots of information.
Start keeping a migraine diary - download of the website (resources). This will help who every you go and see and it is important to keep it after you start whatever treatment/lifestyle changes are recommended. That way your treatment can be modified after 3/6 months to improve management.
The Clinic:
-is the only charity migraine/headache clinic in UK.
-All doctors are specialists with headaches.
-Won best clinic award at Migraine Action Heroes Awards 2010.
-Been running for 30 years and also a research centre.
When you consider that migraine pain is caused through neuronal deplolarisation leading to secondary changes in cerebral perfusion, (with the consequent release of chemicals, neurogenic inflammation and vasodilation all causing the actual migraine pain), it's unsurprising that there are other basic factors that have been found to precipitate migraine onset, besides the standard diet & stress triggers; making sure you are properly hydrated and avoiding sudden blood-sugar drops can all have a significant bearing in avoidance. It sounds obvious but is easily overlooked particularly if turning in for the night. Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality are also migraine precipitants as is posture. While this is far from being a comprehensive list of causative factors, they are the ones that are easily forgotten and may be most easily addressed.
maddog993 said:
(As a regular migraine sufferer myself, it was only when Sumatriptan came along that I found the most effective way to treat my own headaches and meant they were no longer the incapacitating factor they had been up until then.)
Agreed - you can obtain this via prescription from your doctor, or from Boots if you fill in an 'emergency' form....
Sidicks
I developed migraines about six years ago at the age of 36.
Suddenly losing 80% of your vision whilst in the outside lane of the M1 at speed is not a good experience!
Typically they hit me on a Friday and were getting worse, including aphasia and a really blinding headache
I was prescribed a course of drugs but on conducting my own research I cut out caffeinated drinks. The result was after about 6 months of migraines I haven't had one since.
On the downside I am now regularly abused by friends for ordering the decaff latte every time!
Suddenly losing 80% of your vision whilst in the outside lane of the M1 at speed is not a good experience!
Typically they hit me on a Friday and were getting worse, including aphasia and a really blinding headache
I was prescribed a course of drugs but on conducting my own research I cut out caffeinated drinks. The result was after about 6 months of migraines I haven't had one since.
On the downside I am now regularly abused by friends for ordering the decaff latte every time!
Edited by jdw100 on Thursday 16th December 14:18
Pkh72 said:
I have just started with a migraine a couple of minutes ago so can just about make out the screen as i type, normally a couple of migralive and half hour shut eye will take the edge off but i still usually feel very tired and have a background headache the next da, what joy!
Hope you are feeling better today!jdw100 said:
Pkh72 said:
I have just started with a migraine a couple of minutes ago so can just about make out the screen as i type, normally a couple of migralive and half hour shut eye will take the edge off but i still usually feel very tired and have a background headache the next da, what joy!
Hope you are feeling better today!
I have suffered for years but control with Sumatripan and co-codomal. However yesterday got one at 10am, took my meds and by half one i was in the local hospital as the pain was beyond bearable despite all the meds and i ended up with tramadol and diclofec or something like that. It was one of the worst attacks ive ever had... :-(
I have suffered for years but control with Sumatripan and co-codomal. However yesterday got one at 10am, took my meds and by half one i was in the local hospital as the pain was beyond bearable despite all the meds and i ended up with tramadol and diclofec or something like that. It was one of the worst attacks ive ever had... :-(
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