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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Wondering if you think its Migraines??

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Hi all~

I've had on & off headaches, for as long as I can remember. A lot of what I would describe as sinus or tension headaches. Mostly because someone once said to me "oh you would know if it was a migraine--because you can't move--& need to go to bed"--well with 2 little kids, thats not always a choice.

About a year & a half ago, I had a bad bout of vertigo--went through a number of tests, with no answer for it. Since then, I've been correlating the episodes to headaches more & more. My headaches are much worse these days (when I have them) and they certainly seem to be hormone & weather related.

I'm wondering if its possible to have symptoms of a migraine, without the severe pain. For example today, the pain hasn't been so bad--just feel like pushing on the back of my head--but my eyes hurt from behind & feel a little "wobbly" or dizzy. Its what I call my "bobble head" feeling.
Other times, I get the severe pain (had it this weekend) and feel sick to my stomach, sensitive to noises, smells, etc. More of the classic MIgraine symptoms.

I hope this makes sense--I mostly am just curious what others experience with their migraines.
Thanks
Lisa
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Obviously, there are "right and wrong" symptoms, but symptoms are unique to the individual and pain is experienced uniquely.

Any time you experience persisting bouts of head pain, or head pain along with neurological deficits - you need to get it checked out. It sounds like migraine, but I'm just a voice on an internet forum - what do I know? :)

There are people who get migraines they can muddle through pain-wise. So even if you have a migraine WITH pain, it is possible for it to be of a moderate intensity, etc. Like you said - sometimes you need to get things done and go to work when it is within your reach. Not everyone can, not everyone can't either.

There is a whole category of migraines, "acephalgic migraines," devoted to experiencing aura without any pain at all.

There is also Migraine-Associated Vertigo, where there is vertigo prior to, during, or in between migraines.

Take care,
Laura
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Everyone has different signs since there are many different migraines. I have chronic everyday and some times they hurt and sometimes they don't. I can be off balance and moody or I can be doubled over in pain and throwing up!! Sorry TMI. I have everything in between also so really your best bet is to get to the DR. I had one of the best DR's I have had in my life tell me that when it comes to the head there is never a silly appt!! Don't put it off it can be dangerious with having kids, what if your driving with them and finally get a break through!!
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migraines headaches are just that and getting things done inspite of them is in the picture and everyone deals with them differently.
christtie
christtie
Hi, im new here and just found out that my problem is migraines. When i was pregnant 8 yrs ago i started seeing these flashing lights. I was freaking out and not knowing what was going on. Then after i had my son i went thru a bad time in my marriage (which is now over) and the drs put the flashing in my eyes down to stress. Now i have found out it is called a silent or eye migraine. It starts of with vertigo and dizziness and also some nausea. I couldnt describe the flashes but apparantly it is the onset of a migraine. Sometimes after i get these flashes which last about an hr i get the headache and sometimes not, hence the name silent migraine. Just had one yesterday after picking up my son from school. It was so frightening as u cant see nothing but flashing lights till it passes.
I seem to get these when there is a storm coming. Im not sure yet as i have only found out what these are.
Hope u feel better soon
christie
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I get migraines all the time without the intense pain that everyone gets. It almost punishes me to because I don't "look" like I have a migraine. My doctors think I've gotten migraines all my life sometimes without the pain at all. When I first started getting them regularly they were really really bad, but I think that I've almost gotten accustomed to them and it doesn't bother me quite as much anymore. I would try to find a neurologist that specializes in headaches (Yeah good luck with that-- sorry I don't mean to sound nasty by that I'm just having neurologist trouble right now) and see what they have to say
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Thank you so much for all your responses. I really appreaciate it. Its so frustrating to live this way & not really have any answers. I have anxiety problems & everyone tends to sweep all my problems under that umbrella--but I know these symptoms are different. It helps to come on here & have others understand what you are going through.
thanks!
Lisa
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