How do you manage your headaches? - Page 2

Audiofuzzy · 10-12-2011, 12:09 AM

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I actually have a painkiller injection that I self administer for my headaches. Works awesome.

Really? what it is? I always look for the miraculous drug to stop the pain..

Fuzzy

**Smithtr** · 10-12-2011, 03:19 PM

I hate on headache numberous I work on stress I delete spammer awful I keep hard work I do best my job duty responsibity cope too much! balance reason figure!

DeafCaroline · 10-12-2011, 03:20 PM

I drink anything caffeinated for my headaches. Caffeine opens up capillaries.

**KristinaB** · 10-12-2011, 03:37 PM

I am beginning to get daily headaches again. Not sure what's causing it, but after a call in to the doctor, he has no suggestions. I asked about going back to coffee, 1 cup a day, and he said that would be fine as long as it's no more. Now, I get to buy some flavored creamer or syrup for my coffee as I hate the taste of it.

**Smithtr** · 10-12-2011, 03:38 PM

maybe on cause systme headache medications I suspect! I can't do that help i am willing medication reason issues!

**deafskeptic** · 10-12-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

I'm just curious, did you see a nutritionist? Some migraines can be triggered by specific food additives, for instance, MSG which is commonly found in cheddar cheese and many other food products.

Mine seem to be triggered by either stress or caffinee withdrawal. I used to have a great many migraines before I moved out of my parents and I left my old workplace. They tend to return when I have to stay with my parents for several weeks.

**KristinaB** · 10-12-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by deafskeptic

Mine seem to be triggered by either stress or caffinee withdrawal. I used to have a great many migraines before I moved out of my parents and I left my old workplace. They tend to return when I have to stay with my parents for several weeks.

I am seriously beginning to believe mine are due to dealing with my mother and her declining mental health. This dementia is really moving now.

Audiofuzzy · 10-12-2011, 06:36 PM

Now is believed that the stress is not the cause itself but it cause our immune system to get weaker, and then all the other triggers become stronger:
Migraine Is a Disease: Is Stress a Migraine Trigger?

pay attention especially to what Teri Robert says, because she is very known
as Migraine Expert. she even wrote a book, and it's pretty good

Amazon.com: Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know (Living Well (Collins)) (9780060766856): Teri Robert: Books

....

So, yeah, if you are living in stressful situation, your immune system get weaker,
also your normal routine is no longer as it was
and the headaches attack more often.

Fuzzy

**KristinaB** · 10-12-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Audiofuzzy

Now is believed that the stress is not the cause itself but it cause our immune system to get weaker, and then all the other triggers become stronger:
Migraine Is a Disease: Is Stress a Migraine Trigger?

pay attention especially to what Teri Robert says, because she is very known
as Migraine Expert. she even wrote a book, and it's pretty good
Amazon.com: Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know (Living Well (Collins)) (9780060766856): Teri Robert: Books
....

So, yeah, if you are living in stressful situation, your immune system get weaker,
also your normal routine is no longer as it was
and the headaches attack more often.

Fuzzy

This stressful situation is something else. We live with my MIL and my mother has lived with us since 9 months after we married. Mother now has a terminal illness with dementia.

**Smithtr** · 10-12-2011, 06:48 PM

I give up because headahce I contact to someonebody support consellor i have anxiety serious chemcial reason i hate everyday on many time 1,000 millon thousand headache I am serious!

Reginald71 · 07-27-2012, 07:02 AM

Avoid headache sparks. Ttry to avoid or decrease the elements that can trigger your headaches. Possibilities consist of particular food ,alterations in sleeping patterns, and alterations in the weather.

**KristinaB** · 07-27-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Reginald71

Avoid headache sparks. Ttry to avoid or decrease the elements that can trigger your headaches. Possibilities consist of particular food ,alterations in sleeping patterns, and alterations in the weather.

If I were to avoid the causes of headaches, then I should just kill myself and be done with it. Since that won't happen, I will deal with headaches.

Seriously, there are some things that you literally cannot avoid that will give you a headache. Case in point: I am allergic to freon and no allergy medicine will help. Now, I cannot go ANYWHERE where there is no A/C running for the public.

caz12 · 07-27-2012, 03:14 PM

migrane worse pain there is i finish get one...i have a few tricks cheap penny sweets with tonic water or ginger beer if time it before migraine kicks in it can abort it.chew on small bit of fresh ginger chew fresh feverfew or borage leaves,some lavender oil on pillow case..all else fail you just got sleep it off cold compress....i have pain meds for another condition and i got morphine sulphate or dihydrocodine i tried both of them when got migrain they dont work

Anij · 07-27-2012, 03:42 PM

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Caz12 - for migraine pain meds other than Advil etc, you really need to stick with migraine specific medications for pain management. Medications especially opiods can actually trigger migraines and make migraines worse (it was one of the reasons I had to go off my Rx daily chronic pain meds- the opiods were causing migraines)

caz12 · 07-27-2012, 04:22 PM

not sure i know what you mean,i was showing that strong opiates may not work ,but if dr given to her just go back untill he satisfaction.those were just few tips i use sometimes it has workedsome time it has not

caz12 · 07-27-2012, 04:44 PM

that what i posted befoe i was ready,...in uk we got migrane clinic i can sent you info from them if like.but migrane should be tested...ultermetly it down to you get all the big issues storded then ask him..i would continue taking dr advice until see speacialist keep eye on...
blood sugar you should eat less red meat aswel. .
good luck hope it treated soon.it is criperling condtion

JabberJay · 07-27-2012, 05:38 PM

ah and now I'm on prescription strength Naproxin...you can get it over the counter here in canada as well. either form will kill the pain but make you high as a kite.

The reason for many of my migraines is that my brain similar to epileptics misfires occasionally but instead of having a seizure I get debilitating pain...maybe you should get your brain checked out.

**Smithtr** · 07-27-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by caz12

migrane worse pain there is i finish get one...i have a few tricks cheap penny sweets with tonic water or ginger beer if time it before migraine kicks in it can abort it.chew on small bit of fresh ginger chew fresh feverfew or borage leaves,some lavender oil on pillow case..all else fail you just got sleep it off cold compress....i have pain meds for another condition and i got morphine sulphate or dihydrocodine i tried both of them when got migrain they dont work

I'd advise to you recommend doctor better question, ask to better specialist to doctor,I don't know not familiar on public on medication or side effect,

I strong recommend advise to doctor otherwise Doctor do it fix will help better know full specialist.

people doing nothing won't answer , but instead better doctor advise to explain to you that is simply! clear better otherwise, I already my experience!

Lau2046 · 07-27-2012, 07:55 PM

Some of the basics that everyone knows: avoid too much coffee, chocolate (in moderation is fine but too much triggers headaches - as does sugar), harsh lighting - at work I had the building folks take out two lights above my desk to avoid glare on my computer screen which can trigger a migraine, and I wear my sunglasses always whenever outside. Drink plenty of water throughout the day - not drinking enough water can have all kinds of adverse effects. Get at least eight hours of sleep at night for obvious reasons. Exercise which has all kinds of benefits including reducing stress and avoid fast foods: soy sauce, "special sauces," flavorings, grease, and many commercial seasonings are just toxic for people prone to headaches and the less you eat out, the more your body thanks you.

Laura

Marie579 · 07-27-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerON

Take soft warm shower. AFter finish, put cold wet apply on small towel place on your back of neck.

I'm quoting this because it's close to what one of the neurologists I used to work for would tell me to do when I told him I didn't want another pill... he said to take a warm/hot bath and put a cold rag across my forehead to my temples. Or set a bag of cold, well whatever you can make up in your house, ziploc baggie of ice with a towel around it, etc. on top of your head. It slows down the blood pumping through your head. Same effect the above is going for, whichever you prefer the shower or tub I guess. (with the exception that you aren't experiencing any blood pressure issues because hot baths can effect this, I got in a hot bath once while I had pre-eclampsia and couldn't feel my legs when trying to get out, a crazy funny story!!!)

Lau2046 · 07-27-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie579

I'm quoting this because it's close to what one of the neurologists I used to work for would tell me to do when I told him I didn't want another pill... he said to take a warm/hot bath and put a cold rag across my forehead to my temples. Or set a bag of cold, well whatever you can make up in your house, ziploc baggie of ice with a towel around it, etc. on top of your head. It slows down the blood pumping through your head. Same effect the above is going for, whichever you prefer the shower or tub I guess. (with the exception that you aren't experiencing any blood pressure issues because hot baths can effect this, I got in a hot bath once while I had pre-eclampsia and couldn't feel my legs when trying to get out, a crazy funny story!!!)

Warm baths never did anything for me. Damn near made it worse. I can remember crying, sitting in the bath, in the middle of the migraine trying to swallow a Tylenol, and praying I didn't throw up into the tub. The best thing for me was ice, lots of it and getting to sleep as fast as I could (hard to do). Prayers to anyone that deals with these headaches on a regular basis.

Laura

Anij · 07-27-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lau2046

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Originally Posted by Marie579

I'm quoting this because it's close to what one of the neurologists I used to work for would tell me to do when I told him I didn't want another pill... he said to take a warm/hot bath and put a cold rag across my forehead to my temples. Or set a bag of cold, well whatever you can make up in your house, ziploc baggie of ice with a towel around it, etc. on top of your head. It slows down the blood pumping through your head. Same effect the above is going for, whichever you prefer the shower or tub I guess. (with the exception that you aren't experiencing any blood pressure issues because hot baths can effect this, I got in a hot bath once while I had pre-eclampsia and couldn't feel my legs when trying to get out, a crazy funny story!!!)

Warm baths never did anything for me. Damn near made it worse. I can remember crying, sitting in the bath, in the middle of the migraine trying to swallow a Tylenol, and praying I didn't throw up into the tub. The best thing for me was ice, lots of it and getting to sleep as fast as I could (hard to do). Prayers to anyone that deals with these headaches on a regular basis.

Laura

Actually the best thing is to sit in a hot bath with your arms out of the water - then have icepack/compresses on your head & neck.

The reason it works is because the hot water dilates the blood vessels in the lower body and the ice constricts (makes smaller) the blood vessels in the head. What this does is force the extra blood pooling in the brain (the cause of most migraines) away from the head and into the lower body.

The key is to make sure that your "hot" (water, then in bed blankets) below your heart level, and that you're "cold" above the heart level (so armpits to head).

Another thing that everyone with migraines really should look into is learning from a professional something called "biofeedback"

Lau2046 · 07-27-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Anij

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Actually the best thing is to sit in a hot bath with your arms out of the water - then have icepack/compresses on your head & neck.

The reason it works is because the hot water dilates the blood vessels in the lower body and the ice constricts (makes smaller) the blood vessels in the head. What this does is force the extra blood pooling in the brain (the cause of most migraines) away from the head and into the lower body.

The key is to make sure that your "hot" (water, then in bed blankets) below your heart level, and that you're "cold" above the heart level (so armpits to head).

Another thing that everyone with migraines really should look into is learning from a professional something called "biofeedback"

I'll have to remember this if God forbid it ever happens again. I think I was just in sooo much pain, I really couldn't take it. My sister had a friend who had a migraine coming on. She drove like crazy to the hospital, ran into the ER and screamed, "I'm not leaving here till someone gives me morphine!" Much to our amazement, a nurse did. I thought that was beyond cool and made it a point to remember this if I found myself under similar circumstances. If I had the bad luck to be at work when a migraine hit - I'd opt for this route....

coolgirlspyer90 · 08-03-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Lissa

I have had headaches many times this week, usually a dose of ibuprofen will keep it away, but like the day before yesterday ibuprofen won't remove it at all, and now today I've got another headache *sighs* it's not unusual for me to have so many headaches so just wondering what you all do to keep them away or to ease them?

I do have hypertension so idk if I need go to get my bp checked which it hasnt been checked for six months

I usually get headaches from the weather changing, or from my implants. If i take 2 pills of ibuprofen i'm okay. But if it doesn't work, then i'll go take a nap or take a nice, long hot shower. But the nap usually helps me out. I'd just take off my implants, set them aside and just sleep in my room. My room is like the best place to sleep because i have blinds and a window treatment which makes it pretty easy for me to fall asleep. I'd also take my allergy medicine, for the weather changing. It sometimes helps my headaches too, I take claritin. One pill is enough for me.

Marie579 · 08-06-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Anij

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Actually the best thing is to sit in a hot bath with your arms out of the water - then have icepack/compresses on your head & neck.

The reason it works is because the hot water dilates the blood vessels in the lower body and the ice constricts (makes smaller) the blood vessels in the head. What this does is force the extra blood pooling in the brain (the cause of most migraines) away from the head and into the lower body.

The key is to make sure that your "hot" (water, then in bed blankets) below your heart level, and that you're "cold" above the heart level (so armpits to head).

Another thing that everyone with migraines really should look into is learning from a professional something called "biofeedback"

You said it better, Thank you!! And I love biofeedback!! When they hooked me up just to see the difference it'd make for me, because you don't get hooked up for biofeedback, but anyway the lines were so far to top of the screen you couldn't see them because my migraine was so bad! When I finished the session the lines were all on the bottom. It was awesome!!!

**Smithtr** · 08-07-2012, 08:52 PM

I think so depend on already, It depend your stress how feeling headache manage handle, how feeling your headache worst, if suppose medication strong not good health dangerous, I understood, I know! , It is very figure out rough complication for me!

**KristinaB** · 08-08-2012, 04:25 PM

Have had a low grade headache all day. I have vacuumed, dusted, changed sheets, washed pillows and washed hair this week, so I know it's not that. I am really trying not to have to resort to my medicine if I can help it. Can't do the bath-tub thing as we have no tub in the house. I have also left my hair down and not put it up in a ponytail. Am eating right with all the right nutrients and getting plenty of water. Doctor says if it's not better tomorrow, then to take my medicine and if it still is there after another 24 hours then to go to ER.

10-12-2011, 03:19 PM	#32 (permalink)
Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,680	I hate on headache numberous I work on stress I delete spammer awful I keep hard work I do best my job duty responsibity cope too much! balance reason figure! __________________

10-12-2011, 03:37 PM	#34 (permalink)
KristinaB New SDIT Deacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the backstroke Posts: 13,778	I am beginning to get daily headaches again. Not sure what's causing it, but after a call in to the doctor, he has no suggestions. I asked about going back to coffee, 1 cup a day, and he said that would be fine as long as it's no more. Now, I get to buy some flavored creamer or syrup for my coffee as I hate the taste of it. __________________ Taking life one day at a time.

10-12-2011, 03:38 PM	#35 (permalink)
Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,680	maybe on cause systme headache medications I suspect! I can't do that help i am willing medication reason issues! __________________

10-12-2011, 06:36 PM	#38 (permalink)
Audiofuzzy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,384	Now is believed that the stress is not the cause itself but it cause our immune system to get weaker, and then all the other triggers become stronger: Migraine Is a Disease: Is Stress a Migraine Trigger? pay attention especially to what Teri Robert says, because she is very known as Migraine Expert. she even wrote a book, and it's pretty good Amazon.com: Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know (Living Well (Collins)) (9780060766856): Teri Robert: Books Amazon.com: Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know (Living Well (Collins)) (9780060766856): Teri Robert: Books .... So, yeah, if you are living in stressful situation, your immune system get weaker, also your normal routine is no longer as it was and the headaches attack more often. Fuzzy __________________ . A 'No' uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a 'Yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble. Mohandas Gandhi .

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DeafCaroline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,889	I drink anything caffeinated for my headaches. Caffeine opens up capillaries.

07-27-2012, 07:02 AM	#41 (permalink)
Reginald71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3	Avoid headache sparks. Ttry to avoid or decrease the elements that can trigger your headaches. Possibilities consist of particular food ,alterations in sleeping patterns, and alterations in the weather.

07-27-2012, 03:14 PM	#43 (permalink)
caz12 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,857	migrane worse pain there is i finish get one...i have a few tricks cheap penny sweets with tonic water or ginger beer if time it before migraine kicks in it can abort it.chew on small bit of fresh ginger chew fresh feverfew or borage leaves,some lavender oil on pillow case..all else fail you just got sleep it off cold compress....i have pain meds for another condition and i got morphine sulphate or dihydrocodine i tried both of them when got migrain they dont work

07-27-2012, 03:42 PM	#44 (permalink)
Anij Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,087	Wirelessly posted (Blackberry Bold ) Caz12 - for migraine pain meds other than Advil etc, you really need to stick with migraine specific medications for pain management. Medications especially opiods can actually trigger migraines and make migraines worse (it was one of the reasons I had to go off my Rx daily chronic pain meds- the opiods were causing migraines) __________________ Hoh/Deaf ~ +120db deaf right , mild/mod flux left & APD English & ASL ...PAH!! Ignorance is NOT Bliss

07-27-2012, 04:22 PM	#45 (permalink)
caz12 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,857	not sure i know what you mean,i was showing that strong opiates may not work ,but if dr given to her just go back untill he satisfaction.those were just few tips i use sometimes it has workedsome time it has not

07-27-2012, 04:44 PM	#46 (permalink)
caz12 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,857	that what i posted befoe i was ready,...in uk we got migrane clinic i can sent you info from them if like.but migrane should be tested...ultermetly it down to you get all the big issues storded then ask him..i would continue taking dr advice until see speacialist keep eye on... blood sugar you should eat less red meat aswel. . good luck hope it treated soon.it is criperling condtion

07-27-2012, 05:38 PM	#47 (permalink)
JabberJay Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Alberta,Canada Posts: 386	ah and now I'm on prescription strength Naproxin...you can get it over the counter here in canada as well. either form will kill the pain but make you high as a kite. The reason for many of my migraines is that my brain similar to epileptics misfires occasionally but instead of having a seizure I get debilitating pain...maybe you should get your brain checked out. __________________

07-27-2012, 07:55 PM	#49 (permalink)
Lau2046 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 1,575	Some of the basics that everyone knows: avoid too much coffee, chocolate (in moderation is fine but too much triggers headaches - as does sugar), harsh lighting - at work I had the building folks take out two lights above my desk to avoid glare on my computer screen which can trigger a migraine, and I wear my sunglasses always whenever outside. Drink plenty of water throughout the day - not drinking enough water can have all kinds of adverse effects. Get at least eight hours of sleep at night for obvious reasons. Exercise which has all kinds of benefits including reducing stress and avoid fast foods: soy sauce, "special sauces," flavorings, grease, and many commercial seasonings are just toxic for people prone to headaches and the less you eat out, the more your body thanks you. Laura

08-07-2012, 08:52 PM	#56 (permalink)
Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,680	I think so depend on already, It depend your stress how feeling headache manage handle, how feeling your headache worst, if suppose medication strong not good health dangerous, I understood, I know! , It is very figure out rough complication for me! __________________

08-08-2012, 04:25 PM	#57 (permalink)
KristinaB New SDIT Deacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the backstroke Posts: 13,778	Have had a low grade headache all day. I have vacuumed, dusted, changed sheets, washed pillows and washed hair this week, so I know it's not that. I am really trying not to have to resort to my medicine if I can help it. Can't do the bath-tub thing as we have no tub in the house. I have also left my hair down and not put it up in a ponytail. Am eating right with all the right nutrients and getting plenty of water. Doctor says if it's not better tomorrow, then to take my medicine and if it still is there after another 24 hours then to go to ER. __________________ Taking life one day at a time.

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