Migraine Headaches Support Group

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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Enigma609 03/20/2012

Okay, so I have to travel from West Coast Canada to East Germany for a week. Jet lag and work schedule from Saturday to Saturday, 10 hour flight and I have to say, I am not excited like everyone keeps asking me.

I have travelled to Europe before, but this time, my migraines are almost daily.

So, please, any advise is greatly appreciated.

Angela

deleted_user 04/27/2012

I'm afraid I don't have an answer, but I'm interested in advice others will give. I'm flying to Italy from the US in June on. Dream trip, and I don't want it ruined by migraines. I take Topomax daily and Imitrex as needed. My triggers are strong or sweet smells, stress, and lack of sleep. Any thoughts, anyone?

Enigma609 04/27/2012

Well, I just came back from my trip last week to East Germany and I had a 9 hour flight and 4 hour train ride. I did get some tips before I went and had success with minimal migraines.

After you get screened by customs, you can buy bottled water, so buy a big one so you have water on the plane. Buy a neck pillow so when you sleep, you head doesn't flop around when you sleep. And....sleep on the plane even if you have to take a sleeping pill. Get yourself on Italy time right away.

Watch what you eat and consider everything might have MSG so eat simple and drink lots and lots and lots of bottled water. If you feel a migraine start, do not hesitate to take an Imitrex.

Do the same on the way back.

Have a great time.

Angela

deleted_user 04/29/2012

My Dr just prescribed sleeping pills for my trip to Italy. And he made sure I have Ritalin for jet lag. So that's my plan!

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