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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Altitude changes

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I live at about 1200 feet. When I visit relatives at sea level (coastal Calif.) I ALWAYS get a SEVERE migraine during the 1st night. It happens whether I travel on the ground or in the air. I take prevent. Aleve before bed, but it doesn't work. Any suggestions? I feel bad always putting my family through this.
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hey
this is very common! my doc prescribed a med called diamox suppose to help with altitude and flying with migraine people. If u have a doc u should look into it!
best
Anthony
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Anthony

Thanks for your response. I'm new here in the group, but have had migraines most of my life, so any ideas are appreciated. I'm sensitive to many meds so have a fear of trying new ones (not having health ins. doesn't help with this issue). I usually research them thoroughly first - to the point that doctors roll their eyes!! Finding the right meds though can make ALL the difference. I will check out diamox.
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