It's ok Shelleyaz my own family didn't/still doesn't really understand the limitations that I have and often believe I don't have a job because I am lazy or that I just lie about being sick. It's stressful and heartbreaking. My husband and I just flat out lie to our inlaws and tell them that I have a job because they have said in the past that they hate me and think I am a gold digger (my husband is computer technician so, what?). We haven't seen them in 4 years because the stress is too much for us to bear and I get upset just talking about them because I don't have any problem with them. Sorry about the rant but I just get so mad when people think we like being sick or that we make it or use it as an excuse for anything. I hope you figure out your trigger.

binkular,
I am sorry you have in-laws who do not understand. I agree, it certainly adds stress to the family dynamics.
I am fortunate that my own family and my husband are wonderful to me. My husband just tells me to go to bed and take a nap. He takes care of dinner or whatever needs to be done. He has been like that for years. I am forever saying - I don't know how you stand me. :)

Also, I have a neurologist who gets migraines so he is wonderful too and always calls back within two hours of me putting a call into him.

I guess I need to count my blessings.

I am really grateful that my husband is so understand because if I were in his position I don't how I would put up with all of this. My parents are finally starting to come around this year (they live out of state so they usually gloss over my problems) but now they are starting to understand that migraine disease is real and it can really cause a lot of problems. I finally found a new clinic that I love and the nurse that did my IV Infusion yesterday also has migraines so she was amazing. I noticed you posted something under hypoglycemia before, have you ever tried drinking rice milk? I can't have dairy and I have to limit my soy so I find this to be a good boost because of the naturally occuring sugar in it and it's cheap at Costco. Plus there are no chemicals like in Powerade etc.

hi there - your post came up in that general mailbox DS sends and I just had a peek here. They talk about walking a mile in other people's shoes and I dont think anyone who hasnt had a migraine can quite understand. Apart from a couple I had late onset migraines but in genes somewhere as daughters have them. Can touch base with you over house! I also have RA and find getting energy together to keep on top of everything hard. When a migraine hits you just have to stop! I do think hormones relate to migraines in some people but we are all so different. I am much better this year than last. I noticed the other poster was talking about rice milk which I use. I am gluten and dairy free (in some people apparently the immune system confuses the molecular structures of these two and will attach both in the bloodstream causing imbalances). My eldest daughter got migraine relief when a little girl with a very strict diet (we saw a specialist who did skin prick tests). I dont know with late onset if food does play such a big part but at least its something we can control. I always say that what I eat is about the only thing I feel I have any control over now...(just keep the chocolate away though). Hope the migraines continue to be noticeable by absence.

Hi everyone I am new here and I used to keep track of the migraines but this year I have been really bad about doing that. This week I had 3. But last week only one. And I think usally it has been averaging about one a week. I used to get them daily so I can understand the cause for celebration when you go for 18 days without one.

Gosh I wish I had a husband that I could count on to take care of me. I am single and self employed so if I don't work I don't make any money, it is as simple as that. So I have to force myself to go to work sick....literally. At first last year I would take off days when I was sick but then I was losing so much money I couldn't do it anymore that I just had to force myself to go in sick no matter what and it was not pretty. The worst part for me is the nausea. Not too fun when you are talking to a client and you have to excuse yourself to go throw up.

Hey shelleyaz who is your neurologist? I wonder if it is the same one I have. I am seeing Dr. Erros. If you have someone different you like let me know. One thing I do want to know is the cause of my migraines and he does not seem to be interested in finding out, just says he thinks they are genetic even though no one else in my family has them (although we think my maternal grandmother might have, and it is possible that my half sister might altough her headaches were dx as cluster headaches).

I actually think they might be hormonal in origin because I seem to be having lots of other symptoms that appear to be hormonal (loss of hair, tired, wieght gain when I wasn't taking the topomax, loss of vision, cold extremities, memory problems, etc.).

This is the neurologist I go to:
http://www.neurozone.org/ (Dr. Flitman)

I also see this naturopath:
http://www.naturopathicgroup.com/drkcronin.shtml

I think she does a far better job of getting to the core of the problem. An MD typically just gives you pills to manage your symptoms.

All of my doctors say that the majority of migraines are caused by hormone issues.

My doctor said they were genetic too because something like 90% are but my parents almost never had a headache let alone a migraine.

I am pretty convinced that once I get the hormones settled (we are close) and focus on eating protein over sugar, I should do much better ( I already am).

I ended up going 28 days without a migraine. Then had three days of tension headaches which were managed with Excedrin Migraine rather than a prescription.

It seems like my migraines are changing. Can't wait to see what my doctor says.

I continue to see a huge difference eating far more protein and less sugar.

Shelleyaz...I am so happy you have had 18 days without a headache! I absolutely can not imagine that! At this point I would take 1/2 a day with out a headache...but let alone 18 days! I wouldn't even know what to do with myself.

What kind of hormonal treatments have you done? What kind of food alterations have you done?

I have been where you are. I hate to post that I am doing so well but I do so to encourage others that if you are diligent you might be able to find something that will work. If on the other hand, migraines are genetic, I am not sure if anything will help; I haven't done any research regarding that issue.

I went to a naturopathic doctor who specializes in bio-identical hormones. She knows more than my internist, neurologist and chiropractor put together. I will say though, I saw a chiropractor for over a year but once my "structure/neck" was doing better I weaned myself off.

As far as food, basically I eat all fresh fruit and vegetables usually organic and from the farmer's market, meat that is usually hormone-free and grilled. I eat very little processed foods. I drink some decaf tea, homemade lemonade, and water. From time to time I will make a cake, cookies or ice cream from scratch. I buy 9-grain bread from a bakery.

If I have candy, only Hershey candy will not give me a migraine.

I also make sure that I get at least 7 hours sleep and NOT go to bed too late (like after 1am).