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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Physical therapy

WoMom1
WoMom1
So I've had about 5 PT treatments for my migraines now. And I feel horrible. I'm hoping this is a good thing. (The popular saying, "It will feel worse before it feels better") But I can't stand the every day nausea, fatigue, knife-like pain, incredible neck stiffness and watery eyes. I'm feeling so run-down. Therapist says a good massage would be helpful but wants me to hold off for a bit longer so we can tell if the PT is addressing the migraines. I would give anything for a massage right now though and for someone to just knock me out. Thanks for letting me vent.
angee7
angee7
I used to get a message every week, that was back when I could afford it. I'm on short term disability now trying to figure out if I'll ever be well enough to return to work.
I did Physical therapy and it would leave me a little sore, but never in more pain than when I started. Please, be careful your therapist is not pushing too hard.
You may want to consider taking a muscle relaxer. I take Amrix in the evening, (in case of sleepiness), I sure can tell the next morning if I accidently missed a dose, my neck is a mess!
Warm hugs and vent anytime!
deleted_user
deleted_user
PT does help. Unfortunately, it takes a bit of time and patience. Just hang in there as it did work for me last year. I had 3 sessions a week for 4 weeks and it did the trick. I added a massage therapy once a week (just back, neck and head) and also a chiropractor. So 6 days a week of something. Do not do two things in a day as it is too much for the body. But the combination did help!! Good luck!
WoMom1
WoMom1
Thanks for all the great tips. My ex-husband is a Chiropractor and I was adjusted about 3 times a week when we were married and even about once a week after we divorced. I've also tried acupuncture, Network Chiro, Cranial Sacral therapy, Atlas Chiro.....you name it, I've probably tried it. Lived with this for more than 20 years.....as you all know, it's exhausting. So, I'll hang in there and see what happens. Again, thanks.