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.
Hello,
About 3 months ago i started to have horrible migraines. Not pain...there was no pain at first, i was diagnosed with migraine auras where i lose my vision and memory and experience vertigo, dizziness, and nausea. I have had a cat scan but it was normal and i am now going in for an MRI this Saturday. My migraines last about 7-10 days, go away for about 3 days 5 if im lucky and then come back again. They have kept me bed ridden which is causing me to stay home from school and work. I am currently seeing a neurologist but she only put me on Verapimil which didnt do anything but lower my blood pressure and make me more dizzy than i already am. I am suffering truly and some days i find solace in that fact that death is always an option. If anyone has had this or is going through it please tell me what you have done for it.
I am a 20 year old female, i suffer from depression and severe anxiety and being 170 lbs probably doesnt help my cause either...if there is a link between my current status and the migraines that anyone is aware of please let me know.
Thank you all.
About 3 months ago i started to have horrible migraines. Not pain...there was no pain at first, i was diagnosed with migraine auras where i lose my vision and memory and experience vertigo, dizziness, and nausea. I have had a cat scan but it was normal and i am now going in for an MRI this Saturday. My migraines last about 7-10 days, go away for about 3 days 5 if im lucky and then come back again. They have kept me bed ridden which is causing me to stay home from school and work. I am currently seeing a neurologist but she only put me on Verapimil which didnt do anything but lower my blood pressure and make me more dizzy than i already am. I am suffering truly and some days i find solace in that fact that death is always an option. If anyone has had this or is going through it please tell me what you have done for it.
I am a 20 year old female, i suffer from depression and severe anxiety and being 170 lbs probably doesnt help my cause either...if there is a link between my current status and the migraines that anyone is aware of please let me know.
Thank you all.
Have you tried any of the triptans when your headache first starts? Is this the only drug the doctor has you on?
I know more people will have some advice for you. Good luck.
Sorry about the bad migraines!
About 1 yr. ago, I was in a similar boat.
I learned to keep a daily journal, i still do, of what I eat, do, sleep, if Headaches, how bad, symptoms, what helps, what makes them worse.
Good luck with the MRI.
Once they rule out a "mechanical problem", do you see a Headache specialist? who gives you Verapamil? It is trial and error to see what helps you.
The docs will try to keep the migraines away (preventative meds) and also talk about treating the migraine/headache as soon as it starts (they climb FAST).
Please remember you are important! If people or family can help, let them or ask. Hopefully you can get these under control.
Mine started bad last year but are more manageable this year.
Not perfect.
Hugs,
Carol