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Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head and are often accompanied by photophobia (hypersensitivity to light), phonophobia (hypersensitivity to sound) and nausea.

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patnard 07/04/2013

I have been reading through everyone's questions but have not seen the problem I have with migraines discussed so here goes, does anyone get a migraine that is caused by the weather? My migraines seem to be triggered by humid weather. Last week I had one that was so bad I vomited and had to be brought to the emergency room. I ended up having to spend the night in the hospital because not only was I vomiting, my blood pressure went up and I had heart palpitations, the doctor's wanted to make sure it wasn't a heart attack. I knew it wasn't but figured better safe than sorry. My doctor sent me home with Flonase nasal spray and imitex and neither have worked. The weather has been unusually humid and hot the past week or so and I have been pretty much a prisoner in my own home. I am going to see a Neuro Dr. pretty soon because my primary has no solution for me and I feel like I am being held prisoner in my own home. I can't live like this all summer, does anybody have any solutions? I have already cut back my caffeine and am drinking plenty of water I just don't know what else to do.

22Lynn 07/04/2013

I've had migraines for 30+ years. One of my triggers is when the weather changes. None of my medications work for a weather migraine. I have to wait for the weather to change again, then my headache will break. Quite a few people here have the same problem. Good luck with your neurologist. That is who you should be seeing for your migraines. Sorry your feeling so bad.

shelleyaz 07/05/2013

Is it possible to move? I live in Arizona and don't seem to have near as many migraines as I do when I visit family in the East.

I will say though, I am struggling right now. But you make a good point I had not considered before. Our humidity is building and by the end of the month we will be in monsoon season. Perhaps that is my problem now. I had never considered humidity change.

deleted_user 07/05/2013

I'm in Arizona and I get migraines when we have the monsoon season and the storms come in and the barometric pressure changes. The migraine hits and it's bad. The neurologist told me the monsoon season is a bad one for migraine people. So weather does impact some of us definitely.

Also, when we get news that it is an ozone day here, by the time it is on the news, I already have a bad migraine. It's because the ozone at that time is close to the Earth's surface and it is a gas that is a harmful air pollutant and for me it gives me migraines.

angee7 07/07/2013

Yes, weather can be a big migraine trigger for people.

I live in southern California, and I'm triggered by hot Santa Ana winds, 100 degree temps, low humidity.

So, everyone is different, but probably has a weather trigger!!

patnard 07/07/2013

thanks for all the input but how do you live like this, I'm starting to get very discouraged, I hate being stuck in the house. this morning I was woken up by such a terrible migraine at 6 o'clock, I've been in bed all day with an ice pack. I can't live like this all summer!

22Lynn 07/08/2013

Have you heard of the treatment where you go into the hospital and are given IV drugs for a few days to a week to stop the migraine? I can't remember the name of the treatment, sorry. But it is suppose to give you relief for a few months to a few years. I would ask the neuro about this if the weather is going to keep you in bed all summer.

22Lynn 07/08/2013

Also try magnesium, vitamin B2, and CoQ 10 everyday. These are known to help people who have migraines. They have helped me a lot. Good luck in your search for some relief.

daninflorida 07/09/2013

When the weather changes it affects your sinuses and can give you a headache. An over-the-counter decongestant might help you, or a visit to an ENT.

patnard 07/09/2013

Thanks for the all the advice, as I am typing this I am in bed with an ice pack. I just heard back from my PCP and the closest appointment I can get to see a Neuro DR. is Sept. 11th, I realy don't think I can wait that long. If the pain gets really bad I my just go to the ER again and mention and mention the IV treatment you suggested 22Lynn if you can remember the name of it would you let me know. I'm so glad I found this site and have people who can relate to this awful pain. Thanks again, Pat

deleted_user 07/09/2013

Here is the thread where we talked about that in-patient treatment for migraines. Check the thread and the link I provided.

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Migraine_Headaches/forum/16416122-has-anyone-tried-dhe-therapy

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