Migraines

System

MrJudi has just come back from the doctors. Some of you may know that a couple of weeks ago he scared the life out of me when after an argument with our daughter he went numb and had pins and needles all down his one side that lasted for 24 hours. It scared him enough to see a doctor eventually but the doctor has sent him for tests although he suspects it maybe migraine. This has suprised us, as he doesnt suffer with nausea or headaches. Do any of you have numbness/pins and needles down your side when you get attacks?

System

my gran always had migranes after eating certain foods, and she had numbness and pins and needles, although it was usually in her right leg. hope that reassures you a little. best wishes to Mr Judi,

take care 160.

Thanks 160, you have made me feel a whole lot better. Hes had his blood tests, and has to wait for a CAT scan appointment to come through so we shall know soon enough if its anything more sinister.

16011996

i'm glad. My gran had blood tests and an MRI scan, but they couldn't find anything, apparently the neurologist said it was to do with the nerves being extra sensitive because of the migrane.

jason69

Hi Sheel

Yes it is the migracap I use. Its had rave reviews and I would recommend it to fellow sufferers who find cold and dark therapy of benefit to them during a migraine attack.

Interesting that you have found it on the pharmacy2u site. I've used that site and not noticed migracap on there, but saying that i haven't looked as i purchased through the company direct.

Going to buy another for a relative as a Xmas prezzie, see where i can get the best deal!

16011996

my gran found cheese, nuts and cocoa set her off.

16011996

my gran hated giving up cheese, so loved it. ::)

perryash1

Hi there,
I have suffered from migraines for nearly 20 years, flashing lights let me know one is on the way!, I have been prescribed all the medications to stop it at this stage to no avail, I too feel sick and go numb down the opposite side of my body to the pain in my head, then the pain really starts and nothing will reduce this, then when I feel I can face the world again, or my children anyway i seem to get very confused, not being able to speak properly, knowing what I want to say but not being able to get the words out which is very frightening. Last year at last I was refered to a neurologist who did all the tests, eyes and ct scan to which nothing showed( thankfully) he then put me onto a medication called Sodium Valporate, which is used for epilepsy, and bingo no more migraines!!!!!!! I can now live a normal life and am thankful for this, after about 6 months I was slowly weened off of the medication, so this is worth a try.

John_M_Business

I used to get them more often, starting off as a minor pain and developing into a full-blown head-numbing vision-distorting pain-overload...

I finally found why it happened for me: water!

If I get dehydrated, a migraine starts... and grows... and grows. If I recognise the signs, then pain relief can work - however if I don't see them early enough, the only way I can release myself from their grip is sleep.

So, I drink water more frequently now, and it really helps.

jaybee

I can relate to that! Generally we don't drink enough water and it can cause all sorts of problems.

16011996

i not had any for a while,but am drinking 2-3 litres a day. not getting spots the same either.