|
daily migranes
I have had daily headaches for the past 5 years.Must have had every test going!But the CT scan or MRI doesn't show anything.There seems to be no rhyme or reason. Could be weather(especially humidity) ,eating to much or certain foods, tension ,stress.My shoulder muscles are hard and neck very stiff every day.Medicines such as anti-inflamatory's ,muscle relaxers or migrane pills (such as Imitrex) all work the opposite on me making things worse.I take Oxycocet only for the pain and sometime's that doesn't even help.Also,it is like I have too much fluid in my head.My ears have fluid in them quite often,nose runs when I eat anything and boy if I was to cry, my head would pound severly. So... What do you think? Cujobird
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category?
Maybe give some free advice about: Health?
I just wrote my remedy that works for me in another letter. Check it out on my column if you'd like. Should be right below your question.
Have you been to an ENT? Had your sinuses looked at? Might try that. I would walk down the laundry aisle in the grocery store and immediately get a headache from smelling the soap! Surgery cured that problem. If you think a lot of it is stress though. Check out my column.
Man I hate headaches! :)
]
Ok hun. I went to the hospital because i had a migrane. this is what happened: THe right side of my body was numb and i couldnt talk. Like i knew what i wanted to say but i couldnt get it out because the right side of my face was numb. I've been havein headaches for a long time before this happened and then they evolved into migranes. When i was in the hostpital they put me thru alotta tests. a ct and a mri the same ones you went thru and everything was fine and then they ruled out everything else and they said it was a Complex Migrane. I was in the hospital i think on june 14th to the 16th. Of this year '05. it was scarey but im glad they found out what happened. I take Inderal- im not sure how to spell it put it sounds exactly like its spelled. Its highblood pressure pills because a migrane is when not enough blood gets to the brain and the blood pressure pills make sure that enough blood gets to muh brain(i kno it sounds silly but its true) and when this happened Muh right Side was numb and then an hour later i got a serouisly bad headache. Processed meats such as Lunch Meats and hotdogs can cause migranes. Chocolate can, Caffiene can, and certian kind of cheeses can. Also stress and pressure can cause them too! And if you ever go to the hospital for migranes and they say you have one.. dont worrie you can still play sports ans stuff and do everything else in your everyday life! I Hope i helped!! If you have any other Questions just ask me!
and ya kno what? it wasnt a "mini Stroke" they RULED OUT EVERYTHING ELSE< derr already said that...
PePpErMintPunk (Amanda)
]
Hi HOney,
I understand what you are going thru. My son suffered with migraines and they also took all kinds of tests and could not find a reason for them. THe drugs helped with the pain, but he couldn't function with them. Luckily I started working part time for a naturopathic physician. He recommended a vitamin regimen and herbal supplements that have made a world of difference in my son's life. His migraines became less and less frequent, and not as bad, and now he hardly has any. One of the herbs he takes is called Feverfew and has been recommended by naturopathic physicians for many years. I suggest that you go and see a naturopathic physician who is also a clinical nutritionist, (most of them are both) and I believe they will be able to help you. If you want some on-line help. I have gone to this site, and submitted questions and have gotten great answers. Then I buy the products recommended by them, from their web site, and their happy, and I'm happy. The advice is free. A visit to a naturpathic physician, won't be free, and your insurance probably won' cover it, and you'll still have to buy the vitamins and herbs they recommend. Here is the site. Just sumbmitt a question to them, just like the one you wrote here, and I think they can help you. GOod Luck.,
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
Dr Hickey is the doctor he has five locations in New York City. I highly recommend him. He has helped me with a lot of things. I ALWAYS take natural approach to health care. I would ONLY see a medical doctor for a broken bone or cut that needed stitches. Never for a disease. I would see a naturpathic doctor for that.
GOod Luck
PS acupuncture has been very helpful with migraines also.
Michele
]
This is from WebMD.com; it's the closest thing I can find:
TRANSFORMED MIGRAINES:
Transformed migraines are chronic, daily headaches with a vascular quality (meaning that they are throbbing in nature.) Most people who experience transformed migraines have a history of migraines, usually beginning in childhood or early adolescence. The onset of daily transformed migraine headaches generally occurs in people during their 20's and 30's.
Many people with a previous history of migraine will suddenly report the headaches are less severe but are more frequent, until they begin occurring daily. This change may be caused by the daily use of pain-relievers. Some people with transformed migraines report having severe episodes accompanied by nausea and vomiting, much like migraines. Often, it is difficult to differentiate between tension headaches and transformed migraines.
Because transformed migraines are difficult to diagnose, many people may be treated inappropriately. Treatment is further complicated because of the chronic nature of headache. Many people with transformed headaches have the tendency to overuse pain-relievers, both prescription and over-the-counter, using these drugs daily with or without having a headache. This puts the person at risk for building up a tolerance to the drugs. Additionally, taking large amounts of pain-relievers containing caffeine can experience withdrawal headaches.
In many cases, people suffering from transformed migraines have other health problems such as hypertension and depression which complicate treatment. Seeking care by an experienced, multidisciplinary health care team to coordinate treatment is essential to finding relief.
]
More Questions: |