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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scandalousbeauty 12/20/2015

These migraines have been going on since I was a little kid. It first started off with the auras and flashing lights but now it is a full on debilitating sickness. My balance is always off, my head is pounding, lights and blind spots are constant or inconvient, I feel on the verge of throwing up all of the time and light and sound are over whelming. I take Tylenol and try to push through but it doesn't seem to knock it out. I am scared to take any high dose pain relievers. I have had tests run and they all came back negative which is awesome but I still don't know what is going onbwith me and what is causing them. Any answers?

YvetteK 12/20/2015

First, tylenol isn't going to do sh*t for your migraines. Although you don't want to take anything stronger, you're going to have to.

Second, you need to see a doctor other than your PCP. They don't understand the science and mechanisms behind migraines. Which means you need to find a HEADACHE SPECIALISTS. Notice I DID NOT say a neurologist, although some are good, you need to find someone who is actually a headache specialist.They will prescribe you preventative meds so the headaches don't come on. They will also give you meds for when the headaches break through. But you NEED a plan of action.

If you have any questions along the way, please don't be afraid to ask in this group. We are quite knowledgeable. We can answer any questions you have.

scandalousbeauty 12/20/2015

Thank you darling. I will most definitely seek out a headache specialist. The neurologist didn't seem to get it.
I appreciate your feed back so much.

YvetteK 12/21/2015

In the mean time, there is not much for you to take when you have a migraine. When I get one and it's in the beginning stages, I'll pop some excedrin. Sometimes 2 don't do anything for me, so I'll take 3. Another person in the group (can't remember which one) takes tylenol and advil with pepsi or coffee. Sometimes, with whatever medicine you take, take it with a strong cup of coffee. The caffeine will help a lot.

Also, don't underestimate the power of ice. Sometimes I can be loaded on medicine, and if it's not working, I'll put ice all over my head, and it just numbs the pain.

for your nausea, I'm sorry, I just don't know. I'm on a prescription medicine for that. The only thing I'll try to do is eat something a bit bready. Like a piece of bread, or a few crackers, and just lay down if I can.

I hope you get a little relief. I get them every day.

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