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Posted by fairywings on July 26, 2005, at 20:56:29
Every month I get horrible migraines. Tonight I feel like the outside of my head is numb and the inside is swollen, and hurts like h*ll! I can't think straight, and I have to think about things that should be 2nd nature.I have taken 3 Midrin and they haven't touched it. I can't take things like the calcium channel blockers. The only thing that usually helps is Vicodin, but I can't take unless I'm going to be home, which I'm not later tonight. Any ideas for what might prevent these? I've tried herbs, cold compresses, things like that, but they haven't helped. I've had these since I was about 13, ,it's definitely hormonal.
FW/Jazzy
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 27, 2005, at 0:31:58
In reply to Migraines, posted by fairywings on July 26, 2005, at 20:56:29
I regret to inform you the only "sure cure" I've found is menopause. I tried many drugs with little help. These included, calcium channel blockers, elavil, triavil, depakote, valium, DH-45, Inderal, Imitrex, Bellergal, Wigraine, Cafergot. You name it!
Posted by krybrahaha78 on July 27, 2005, at 4:18:02
In reply to Re: Migraines » fairywings, posted by MidnightBlue on July 27, 2005, at 0:31:58
my wife has migraines and she takes Celexa for them. The 40 mgs of Celexa prevents them from coming.
Posted by fairywings on July 27, 2005, at 7:23:53
In reply to Re: Migraines » fairywings, posted by MidnightBlue on July 27, 2005, at 0:31:58
Thanks MB, I've been on a lot of those too, with no success. Menopause? So it must be the estrogen that causes them? Interesting.
FW
Posted by fairywings on July 27, 2005, at 7:26:51
In reply to Re: Migraines, posted by krybrahaha78 on July 27, 2005, at 4:18:02
> my wife has migraines and she takes Celexa for them. The 40 mgs of Celexa prevents them from coming.
Hi Kry (love your name ; ))
I took Lexapro, and don't remember if they weren't as bad or not, wasn't on it long enough probably. I can't take the SSRIs, they do bad stuff to me - depression, weight gain, retaining water big time, dizziness, feeling stupid, more anxiety, etc... Glad the Celexa is working for your wife though.
FW
Posted by partlycloudy on July 27, 2005, at 8:02:33
In reply to Migraines, posted by fairywings on July 26, 2005, at 20:56:29
I've had migraines my entire life - my first memory is of banging my head against the wall of my crib to relieve the pain. It wasn't diagnosed until I was 12; when I hit puberty, they became much worse.
There is definitely a commection between hormone levels and migraines. As I approach menopause I find I am more prone to triggers such as changes in barometric pressure, aged foods (like cheese and wine), nuts, some shellfish. I've had success in treating my migraines with Maxalt, but I have no expectations of being rid of them until my body is done playing teeter-totter with my hormones.
One of my meds is Topamax which I'd heard can be used to treat migraine, but I take a very low dose (25mg/day as a mood stabiliser), and I haven't found that it's affected my headaches at all.
Things that have helped me soothe the pain and peripheral effects of migraine include hypnosis, meditation, tepid baths, massage, aromatherapy, and I particularly like a darkened room with silence. Quite often just this combined with the migraine medication can nip an attack in the bud. Otherwise, they can go on for days.
You might want to consult with your ob/gyn or even get an appointment with a neurologist, to help select the correct treatment.
(I *love* your new name!!)
partlycloudy
Posted by fairywings on July 27, 2005, at 11:24:44
In reply to Re: Migraines » fairywings, posted by partlycloudy on July 27, 2005, at 8:02:33
> I've had migraines my entire life - my first memory is of banging my head against the wall of my crib to relieve the pain. It wasn't diagnosed until I was 12; when I hit puberty, they became much worse.
>
> There is definitely a commection between hormone levels and migraines. As I approach menopause I find I am more prone to triggers such as changes in barometric pressure, aged foods (like cheese and wine), nuts, some shellfish. I've had success in treating my migraines with Maxalt, but I have no expectations of being rid of them until my body is done playing teeter-totter with my hormones.
>
> One of my meds is Topamax which I'd heard can be used to treat migraine, but I take a very low dose (25mg/day as a mood stabiliser), and I haven't found that it's affected my headaches at all.
>
> Things that have helped me soothe the pain and peripheral effects of migraine include hypnosis, meditation, tepid baths, massage, aromatherapy, and I particularly like a darkened room with silence. Quite often just this combined with the migraine medication can nip an attack in the bud. Otherwise, they can go on for days.
>
> You might want to consult with your ob/gyn or even get an appointment with a neurologist, to help select the correct treatment.
>
> (I *love* your new name!!)
> partlycloudy
OMGosh, PC! In your crib?! That's horrible! And then you had to wait till you were 12 to get diagnosed? That's a long time.I appreciate all the suggestions, and I know you're probably right, hormones. What is Maxalt?
I will try some of the other things you suggested.Thanks!
FW
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 27, 2005, at 11:48:27
In reply to Re: Migraines » MidnightBlue, posted by fairywings on July 27, 2005, at 7:23:53
I found it is the CHANGE in levels of estrogen that causes it. Either up or down. If you ever absolutely must go on estrogen use a patch.
Posted by partlycloudy on July 27, 2005, at 13:13:41
In reply to Re: Migraines » partlycloudy, posted by fairywings on July 27, 2005, at 11:24:44
> OMGosh, PC! In your crib?! That's horrible! And then you had to wait till you were 12 to get diagnosed? That's a long time.
>Yes, my mum thought I was "faking it" for the longest time. Makes good fodder for therapy, LOL.
> I appreciate all the suggestions, and I know you're probably right, hormones. What is Maxalt?
It's (reading from package) rizatriptan benzoate - I think it's in the same family of medication as Imitrex, taken at the onset of an attack. Usually just one 10mg tablet does the trick for me.
pc
Posted by Phillipa on July 27, 2005, at 18:46:02
In reply to Re: Migraines » fairywings, posted by partlycloudy on July 27, 2005, at 13:13:41
Someone once told me you can't take Imitrex on an SSRI. Is this correct? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by fairywings on July 27, 2005, at 21:49:25
In reply to Re: Migraines » partlycloudy, posted by Phillipa on July 27, 2005, at 18:46:02
> Someone once told me you can't take Imitrex on an SSRI. Is this correct? Fondly, Phillipa
I'm not sure about the SSRIs, but I can't take any of the meds that are specifically for migraines, like Imitrex, I think they're calcium channel blockers.FW/Jazzy
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