Does any one else suffer with migraines?

[Jaye234]

If you have migraine headaches like I do, do you have any advice on what meds you take or any kind of meditation techniques to share?

Yes

No

[ParamountArmada]

i do but i haven't had any for a long time, thank god. i go part blind with an aura and what looks like looking into a broken mirror, can't move my arm and leg very good on the side thats numb, and i get a grabbing tingling feeling that goes around my body and down my throat, even hearing sound hurts and sounds weird, and i puke all over. then comes the head pain on one side that lasts for a few days to a week, it resembles a stroke and a flu.
im on blood pressure medication and it seems it got rid of the migraines.
i used to get them from head rushes from standing to quick, or small accidental hits on the head, for example: when i was in school a soft Nerf ball during dodge ball, hitting my head could give me a migraine.

[Chromekids]

This entirely depends on what is causing the migraines.
Scalp massage
Resting in a dark quite room
Pills
Sleep
Heat, like a hot shower
Breath on steam
Working out hard
Close your nostrils with your finger and blowout as hard/long as possible.

[Jaye234]

Thank you, I'll try the hot shower and the nose thing.

[OleMissMiss]

I take Topamax - 200mg. Totally takes care of 95% of my headaches. I'll get an occasional migraine which is rare, but still subject to the once a month cycle headache. I love the stuff it's been a real blessing!

[Jaye234]

Thank you! I can't take topamax but my mom takes it for her migraines. It's sad I can't take any of the meds for migraines, I'm either allergic to them or they dope me up!

[OleMissMiss]

Really? I'm sorry to hear that... Topamax isn't a narcotic so I'm surprised you can't take it. All it does is eliminates head aches and gives you a lack of appetite. I had to make myself eat when I was on it - lost ten pounds and I was already in good shape.

[Jaye234]

Yes I know my mom even said she's surprised that I can't take it but I can take cymbalta that helps with my fibromyalgia pain and had helped with the frequency of the migraines but it dopes me up so I take it before bedtime. Topamax gives me the shakes really bad.

[Cmasterson]

Yep, I use to get botox injections for migraines, being 22 I wouldn't have gotten it but it was a last resort, but stopped I found that peppermint oil does help! If you want something more natural

[Jaye234]

Yea I tried the Botox shots and was allergic and even got a spinal tap done but I'm going to try the peppermint oil! Do you put it on your skin?

[Cmasterson]

I put it on my temples but be careful it gets really minty on your eyes put it on your head though none the less it helps circulate blood.

[Anonymous]

i haven't had one in around 15 years. an LSD side effect, no migraines. i've found cafergot for a nurse that i know that doesn't need to dissolve the universe.

[WillowTree]

Coffee and lots of it.

[Jaye234]

Yes I drink Sundrop! It's got lots of caffeine!!

[Anonymous]

No just rarely so I have no advice sorry

[Jaye234]

Thank you though

[bcromartie]

Not me! Hooray!

[Jaye234]

Be thankful! Migraines are horrible.

[cadans]

U should go to doctor