Migraine – Revised & Expanded

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I’ve got a family history of migraine attacks. Both my maternal uncles (my mum’s older brothers) and their sons (my older male cousins) are migraine patients (but not my mum, or anybody else, from my dad’s side. I obviously knew what migraines were, but I didn’t even know I could get a migraine, till I actually got my first attack).

So I got my first migraine attack in August 2008 that lasted for about 72 hours. Although the intensity of the headaches reduced after those 72 hours, I still used to get throbbing headaches that I did my best to tolerate. But it went completely out of control. This led to my second migraine attack (within two months), in Sept 2008, and the agonising headaches lasted for about a month (till Oct 2008; just horrible beyond words). Things were pretty much in control after that, and I thought,’okay, looks like I’m fine now’. But about a year later, I got my third migraine attack in Sept 2009, that lasted for 60 hours. I was a bit cautious after that, but nothing to be alarmed about, you know. Last month (7 May 2010), on the day of my practical exam, I start the day with my fourth migraine attack, that lasted for 70 hours (don’t ask me how I managed to plod through my exam despite a migraine), and I’ve just recovered from my fifth (and the latest) attack that happened on Monday night (yeah, the last Monday night, and lasted for about 70 hours).

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For some years I have been suffering from the symptoms of migraine without the headache. I get blank spots in my vision, numbness of the face and hands, and sometimes I even loose words (like part of my memory has been wiped temporarily). It can feel like a mini stroke, but the only answers my doctors have is painless migraine. I had a brain scan some time ago but no anomolies were found. It can be very scary at times, especially when I can’t speak properly. Does anyone else have experience of this and if so how do you deal with it? It happens to me at least once every two weeks and sometimes a few times a week.
I also have trouble reading when this happens, and read like a 4 yr old. Once I recall knowing every word of Ironic, but I hadn’t got a clue who Alanis Morisette was, in spite of having her album. Once I knew my friend’s husband’s nickname, but not his real name. These are just some examples of what happens.

going on 3 years in a row,always comes same time of year, i get a migraine that last about a month,im taking Relpax and it works until it wears off then it hurts all over again. relpax is expensive with no insurance,anyone have any remedies or suggestions on what is causing this headache in the first place. ive done ice packs,massages,chiropractor nothing seems to b working.

The last time I had a milkshake I had a bad pain in the middle of my chest, right in between of my ribcage, as well as a migraine headache that lasted 2 days. I ate cheese the other day, and the same thing happened. Ibuprofen did not help my bad headache and the pharmacist said to take Gas-Ex to help with the chest pain, but that did not help one bit either. I took Pepcid as well, but no relief
I eat cereal with milk in it, but I don’t have any problems, though I don’t drink the milk.
I don’t know what is the matter, maybe one of you has experienced this?

Some migraineurs are considered fortunate since they are capable of experiencing prodromal symptoms. Prodromal symptoms alert the patient when they are about to have a migraine attack. Prodromal symptom does not offer any relief but at least it allows the migraineur to plan for the down period they are about to go into. Provided a migraineur has learnt the cognitive behavioral therapy they are in a position to use the prodromal symptoms to short circuit the migraine headache.

In cognitive behavioral therapy the aim is to consciously manipulate and recognize the role that the behavior of a patient plays in the development of the headaches. The therapist and the patient will both work to establish the patients behavior when they feel they are about to have a headache. For the patients who are not lucky enough to experience prodromal symptoms they work with their therapist to establish the patients behavior when the pain starts. After establishing the patient’s behavior, the therapist and patient then develop alternative behaviors for the patient to try in place of the earlier ones. The hope is that by changing the patient’s behavior they might be able to change the migraine.

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“They made a good deal of camomile tea, which they drunk freely to ward off colds, to soothe nerves, and as a general tonic. A large jug of this was alway prepared and stood ready for heating up after confinements. The horehound was used with honey in a preparation to be taken for sore throats and colds on the chest. Peppermint tea was made rather as a luxury than a medicine, it was brought out on special occasions and drunk from wine-glasses…” Flora Thompson – Lark Rise to Candleford.

Herbal infusions have been drunk throughout the centuries – both for their medicinal and culinary properties – after all, our common ol’ cuppa [the black tea which came over from the Far East] is just a herb infused in water. Herbal infusions can consist of just one herb, or can be blended with a number of different herbs to produce a range of tantalising tastes.
So you’ve tried the herb tea-bags from the supermarket….and weren’t that impressed…. try using loose dried herbs, preferably organic, or fresh herbs [you'll need to double the quantity of herb used if using fresh] and discover a myriad of new herbal remedies and refreshing drinks.

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So many people have headaches every day; this is probably the most common ailment that is suffered by adults and children alike. It would seem that with so many people dealing with them, that everyone would know a cure for them. Unfortunately, that is not the case. All too often, the very people who suffer from headaches the most, know the least about treating them. These at home tips should help the next time you find yourself suffering from a headache. Simple and Easy Cure for a Headache–Resting Often a simple and effective way to get rid of the headache is to just rest. Sometimes closing your eyes and taking a nap can have a relieving effect on your headache. Doing this one step may get rid of it for at least a little while, if you are lucky, for the entire day. Resting also helps when you’ve taken medication and it hasn’t taken effect yet. You may also just need to take it easy for a little while to get rid of the headache that you have. Hot Showers for Headache Relief Taking a hot shower can help to relieve the headache pain if it is caused by stress or tension. The hot shower will help to relax the blood vessels in the head and help the blood flow to different parts of the brain, as well as the body. This can help to get rid of the headache for at least a short period of time. Caffeine Headaches If you have made a habit of consuming large amounts of caffeine and attempt to quit “cold turkey”, this can cause horrible headaches. Basically, you are causing your brain to go through withdrawals. If this is the case with you, sometimes it can help to have a little hot coffee or soda, which can help to treat a headache that has been bothering you. It will also help to make the transition to caffeine free slowly in the future. Quiet And Dark Sometimes just being in a quiet and dark place can help your headache go away. Migraines often are helped with a quiet and dark room. Sometimes this can help with other kinds of headaches as well. This method tends to work best when accompanied with the first tip, resting.
When to Seek Medical Attention for Headaches
While all of these tips can help to alleviate pain that is associated with headaches, they are not foolproof. There may come a time when seeking medical attention for your headaches is required. Your doctor may want to run some tests to ensure that you are not suffering from an underlying illness. Once you have a clean bill of health, it may be of some relief to see a chiropractor. This specialized medical professional helps with issues of the spine. Sometimes headaches, including migraines are caused by a misalignment of the spine. A chiropractor may be able to fix this issue for you. With a little bit of time researching the cause of your headaches, they can be fairly easy to alleviate and perhaps to eliminate from your life.