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mama2charlotte
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Kimberly
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migraine sufferers please come in
All of a sudden I am getting them weekly. I hesitate to go to a doctor who will prescribe daily medication.
I am looking for a doctor or professional with alternatives such as acupuncture, etc. Not sure where to turn.
Please help as this is awful!!!
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Posted 1/29/17 9:52 AM  |
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alli3131
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Allison
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migraine sufferers please come in
I see a neurologist and a chiropractor. I suffer but not regularly. But I have had times where I got them daily. I one was given compazine in the ER. It is used in other countries to treat headaches.
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| Posted 1/29/17 9:59 AM |
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pinky
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Re: migraine sufferers please come in
Supplements such as magnesium and ginger help greatly.
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| Posted 1/29/17 10:09 AM |
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KarenK122
The Journey is the Destination
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migraine sufferers please come in
You should really go to the doctor since they came on so suddenly because it could be caused by a medical condition. I started getting migraines and it turned out I had high blood pressure. Once the high blood pressure was under control the migraines went away.
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| Posted 1/29/17 10:18 AM |
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Re: migraine sufferers please come in
Are you drinking enough water every day?
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| Posted 1/29/17 10:22 AM |
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mama2charlotte
LIF Adult
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Kimberly
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Re: migraine sufferers please come in
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Are you drinking enough water every day?
Yes! I drink between 50-75 oz a day.
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| Posted 1/29/17 10:32 AM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: migraine sufferers please come in
Posted by KarenK122
You should really go to the doctor since they came on so suddenly because it could be caused by a medical condition. I started getting migraines and it turned out I had high blood pressure. Once the high blood pressure was under control the migraines went away.
This. I would not turn to alternative medicine until underlying medical conditions are ruled out.
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| Posted 1/29/17 10:40 AM |
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mama2charlotte
LIF Adult
Member since 7/12 1014 total posts
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Kimberly
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Re: migraine sufferers please come in
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by KarenK122
You should really go to the doctor since they came on so suddenly because it could be caused by a medical condition. I started getting migraines and it turned out I had high blood pressure. Once the high blood pressure was under control the migraines went away.
This. I would not turn to alternative medicine until underlying medical conditions are ruled out.
I am going to go to the doctor definitely. I was also looking for alternatives in case they suggest a daily pill.
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| Posted 1/29/17 10:44 AM |
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PitterPatter11
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Momma <3
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Re: migraine sufferers please come in
Posted by mama2charlotte
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by KarenK122
You should really go to the doctor since they came on so suddenly because it could be caused by a medical condition. I started getting migraines and it turned out I had high blood pressure. Once the high blood pressure was under control the migraines went away.
This. I would not turn to alternative medicine until underlying medical conditions are ruled out.
I am going to go to the doctor definitely. I was also looking for alternatives in case they suggest a daily pill.
I find my headaches are more manageable when I workout. I think it must have to do with the endorphins/dopamine released.
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: migraine sufferers please come in
500 mg of Magnesium Daily
200 mg of CoQ10 daily
have greatly reduced the frequency and severity of my migraines.
I only get them once or twice a year now
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| Posted 1/29/17 12:40 PM |
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Siren77
LIF Adolescent
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Siren77
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Re: migraine sufferers please come in
My PCP recommended Migralex. It's over the counter. It has Magnesium like a PP suggested.
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| Posted 1/29/17 12:44 PM |
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cds58019
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migraine sufferers please come in
I have a rx for mine (not daily, just as needed) but lately I have found that peppermint oil on the back of my neck helps too. I still need my meds but it definitely helps speed up how long they take to kick in.
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cds58019
The loves of my life :)
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Re: migraine sufferers please come in
Posted by NervousNell
500 mg of Magnesium Daily
200 mg of CoQ10 daily
have greatly reduced the frequency and severity of my migraines.
I only get them once or twice a year now
Wow that would be amazing if I could get mine down to that! How often were you getting them before starting this?
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| Posted 1/29/17 1:05 PM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: migraine sufferers please come in
Posted by cds58019
Posted by NervousNell
500 mg of Magnesium Daily
200 mg of CoQ10 daily
have greatly reduced the frequency and severity of my migraines.
I only get them once or twice a year now
Wow that would be amazing if I could get mine down to that! How often were you getting them before starting this?
It varied. At points in my life once a month, or once every 2 to 3 months. I never got them as often as others seem to and they usually only lasted 6 to 8 hours.
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MrsG823
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migraine sufferers please come in
Please go to the doctor before you try any supplements or home remedies. If you do not need a referral go directly to a headache specialist- they are neurologists who do a fellowship focusing on headaches. I suffer from chronic migraines and I wasted a lot of time and money seeing doctors that were unable to give me the specialized treatment I needed.
Life style changes and stress reduction can definetly help reduce migraine frequency. I did biofeedback training and it helped a lot. Biofeedback, meditation , massage and exercise help reduce my migraine frequency and intensity. Eating frequent meals , drinking lots of water and adequate sleep help too. I have also learned my migraine triggers and try to avoid them- red wine is a big headache trigger for me. Keep a headache diary and see if there are patterns- there are good templates online.
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| Posted 1/29/17 9:06 PM |
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lisa0807
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/10 572 total posts
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Re: migraine sufferers please come in
I get migraines a couple of times a month, they are not debilitating but last a few days. I mostly get them around my period, the only thing that I find that will knock out the migaine is Imitrex. For about an hour after taking the medicine I don't feel very good but then the headache is gone at least for the day.
I believe my migraines are brought on by my hormone fluctuation.
HTH
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| Posted 1/30/17 9:19 AM |
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SusiBee
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Re: migraine sufferers please come in
Posted by KarenK122
You should really go to the doctor since they came on so suddenly because it could be caused by a medical condition. I started getting migraines and it turned out I had high blood pressure. Once the high blood pressure was under control the migraines went away.
This.
I had dangerously high blood pressure for a long time. Ignored the symptoms.
Once that got under control with meds, the headaches stopped.
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