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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migraines and fibromyalgia

starkeeper
starkeeper
Recently, I have been having more migraines then usual, My diet hasn't been the best but they still seem to pop no matter what I do. I am also having rib pain, fatigue, joint issues and I do have colitis. When I was searching the internet, I came across information that with fibromyalgia more migraines can be a part of it. Does anyone deal with this, or know anything about it? It's the first time I have come across it. These sre auto immune diseases.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes I have Fibro and bad migraines. My pain doctor said they go hand and hand. It is an awful pair. i hope you feel better soon.
Rachel100
Rachel100
I had migraines first for many years, then developed fibro. Yes, they can go together. I hope you start to improve soon.

Merry Christmas to you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Stormy weather, achy joints, bone pain, muscle pain and weakness and migraines. I feel all of these anytime we have weather. Heat helps, I get the bean bags that you microwave and put on your neck or back, or sit in a hot tub.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I started having migraines in 2002, then was diagnosed with Fibro in 2008, my migraines had been worse before before I found out about fibro, so they do go together and things are worse. I hope things get better for you, but I sure know how you feel. Take care.. God Bless You!!! Lori
starkeeper
starkeeper
thank you all for your replys, I am going to discus this with my dr next visit.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I suffer both Migraines and Fibro and the headaches did increase after getting Fibro. I am presently taking Heparin, a blood thinner twice a day under my tongue. NO MIGRAINES in almost 3 months! I was treating with Axert almost every other day. My blood work did indicate that my blood was "thicker" than normal. This is not a common treatment,but, if it works for me maybe it will work for you. Good Luck.
Ali
deleted_user
deleted_user
i have both as well...found help for migraines but not yet for fibro.
Rocky7
Rocky7
Sorry to hear you`re in so much pain.since november ,when our weather turned alot colder ,i`ve been suffering from nasty migraines which have been so bad at times ,my head has gone numb from my right side...painful and scary ,but my dr too ,said this was typical for somebody with fibro,,
Found cutting out sacharin in my normal tea ,and drinking detoxifying herbal instead helped..(also with my sleep..which is normally abismal like yours).
Also try a warm (not hot) ,water bottle against where it most hurts can ease some of the discomfort.
Take care ,hugs and love ,and hope you feel better very soon..xox
Rocky7
Rocky7
Ps. x.something else i`d never connected ,the stomach and rib aches/pains...
Don`t take anti inflammatorys ,as i`m serverely allergic ,does anyone know of anything else...thanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was just diagnosed in November with fibro. Am taking the Lyrica which is currently the drug prefers. The only thing that gets me is that some doctors think fibro is just depression. My headaches increased about 2-3 years ago so I guess that's when the fibro began. I've had every test going and they can't find any reason for the migraines. I hope you feel better soon. The doctor did tell me to have hydrotherapy for the fibro so I bought a hot tub and exercise in it at least 2 times a day for 30 minutes. I helps with the fibro. Not so much with the headaches.