Migraines

Pal

Have any of you migrane sufferers been to see a decent chiropractor to get your neck and spine realigned?

I still can't help but think that migrane is more likely to be linked to the nervous system, muscular-skeletal factors and stress.

I don't have any back or neck problems but I go an see a chiropractor once every three months or so and love it. It really loosens my spine and neck up and I'd recommend it to anyone. There is nothing like having every joint in your spine go "pop" at the same time! ;D

ac

i go to a hands- on- healer for my complaint, and NO i'm not being rude. ;D

wirm

Thanks Pal! I'll do just that!

tru

Every now and then, I feel a bit sick and dizzy. My right eye goes a bit blurry, well not so much blurry but like I'm looking through a kaleidascope. Someone told me this was a migraine, but I thought they made you feel really ill? The light doesn't bother me either. I stand still for a few seconds and it goes away, it doesn't stop me from doing anything either. Is there such a thing as a mild migraine?

tru

Thanks Sheel

The symptoms don't last as long as 15-60 mins though.

Now I can say to my boss "I'll have to sit down for 30 seconds, I'm having an aura" ;D

rachpoppy

Hi all

I've suffered with migraines since the age of about 15/16. To start with I used to get 2-3 a week at which point the Doctor put me on Betablockers. This didn't help at all!
Gradually the migraines decreased in frequency apart from both times when pregnant where I was getting them every day for the first 20 wks or so!!
I know my migraines are mainly caused by a hormonal problem but I do tend to get them when I get tense ie Christmas shopping, staring at the computer screen etc.

I've found that the best possible medication for me is either Syndol or Propain. And as I used to work for Boots, believe me, I've tried everything!!!

Both of these contain paracetamol and another ingredient which is a muscle relaxant. I find these extremely effective if taken early enough. See my ciao review at http://www.ciao.co.uk/Syndol_Pain_Relief__Review_5422335

Obviously with any medication you need to make sure they're suitable for yourself though before taking.

Another one of my little quirks that I use is when I have a tension headache or a full blown migraine I rub Vick or a Menthol Cone onto my forehead (avoiding eyes!) and around my temples. This just helps to take the edge off the pain a little bit. They sell menthol cones at Boots. You just have to ask for them as they're kept under the counter!

Hope this helps.

Lillibet_2

I've had migraines since I was 7 years old with various degrees of frequencey & intensity throughout my life. They almost always seem to happen the week before or week of my period (Sorry, doesn't help you guys I know ::) and stress is a big trigger for me. I also avoid eating any combination of stronge cheese, chocolate, red wine & salty foods (i.e Marmite!) in the same day as I find one of these on it's own is fine but a mixture can coincide with a migraine. I used to think too much Coke was a trigger too (sorry, can't remember which other poster mentioned this) but that seems to have lessened it's effects on me in recent years. Tunnel vision, flashing lights & nausea are only the beginning, it's the 6 hour crushing headache that follows that is the killer for me . A few things I have found to help : Co-Dramonal (sp?) which is a stong combination of Codeine (which incidently is a derivative of cocaine, hence why too much causes more headaches!) & ibuprofen; a teasoonf of glucose or sugar right at the start of the symptoms (don't ask me why, a pharmicist suggested it years ago & it seems to work if taken early enough); keeping as still as possible in a dark room until the light show is over. When the headache kicks in all I wantot do is s-l-e-e-p ???

I never knew migraines were associated with travel sickness, that would explain a lot in my case thoguh! More than a one hour car journey? No thanks!

Leia_Stephens

I have migraines quite regularly and when I go out I almost religiously take my tablets with me.

When I get vision interference I take 2 tablets, which normally "kill" a migraine

Like others, yes, I find it best to lie down in a darkened room and relax. More often than not after taking my tablets in a couple of hours I feel more or less OK

Leia

elfmay

Hi all

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Another one of my little quirks that I use is when I have a tension headache or a full blown migraine I rub Vick or a Menthol Cone onto my forehead (avoiding eyes!) and around my temples.  This just helps to take the edge off the pain a little bit.  They sell menthol cones at Boots.  You just have to ask for them as they're kept under the counter!

Hope this helps.

try rubbing tiger balm on temple area (health food shops etc)

Paul_Varjak

My employer reminded me that an angram of migraine is:

IMAGINER

Do you think they were dropping a subtle hint!