symptoms of migraine

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Q: SYMPTOMS…MIGRAINE, ACHING BODY PAINS, FREEZING COLD..! What could this be?
My fiancé left for work this morning with a little bit of an upset stomach…We thought it was just something he ate, but by the time he got home tonight he had really bad back and body aches, a headache that had him in tears, the chills, and was still a little uneasy on the stomach…What could this be??? I’m worried…

A: look its probably just the flu ( thats the symptons i had ) but go to the doctor incase?

Q: anyone know of an illness with the following- cold symptoms, migraine, eye infection, back aches?
caus i have it =[
thanks

A: http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html

Q: what r the symptoms of migraine?is it accompanied with swelling on face or blankness before eyes?

A: My friend has this problem. Although he never complained of swelling on his face, he used to often experience blankness before his eyes and used to feel nauseous at times. He’s always taken his migraine pills to relieve the severe headache.

Q: painless migraine symptoms in diabetes?
i get wavy line distortions together with large black spots and of course clouding from the high sugar levels and macular leaking. They last about 10 minutes but is it possible that this is a type of painless migraine?
It has been happening just after i started my first anti diabetic tablets which were metformin.

A: If you are experiencing blurred vision in association with hyperglycemia then this would represent diabetic retinopathy and not a ‘painless’ migraine. There is no way to tell if you have macular ‘leaking’ unless you are examined by an ophthalmologist. It is doubtful that the metformin hydrochloride is responsible but ocular symptoms in diabetes are far too important to play ‘guessing games’. There are far too many limitations in this forum to diagnose someone but there is no question that you should see an ophthalmologist. I wish you the very best of health and in all things may God bless.

Q: Will a uk General practitioner prescribe co-codamol or similar formulations for intensifying migraine?
I have been asking this question for such a long time now and as yet I have received no accurate response. I have been using co-codamol for several months now, and I find that it is a perfect tonic for my migraine symptoms, however of course tolerance ensues, so i will need to have it prescribed to manage the rocketing costs. Will a gp consent to this? Please respond with as much detail as you can : )

Thankyou in advance!

A: Yes they will prescribe them if you make them feel that it is necessary, and they can prescribe 100 at a time making it cheaper if you get your prescriptions for free but not if you pay for them. If you are needing an amount that is starting to cost you a lot then you should see a Doctor about that, because co-codamol are highly addictive and really shouldn’t be used long term unless prescribed by a doctor so that they can control the amount you are using. Codeine makes headaches and migraines worse over time, I can personally testify to this, it causes tension headaches and you begin to treat withdrawal rather than the pain you originally felt. By the way, i know that this is not anything to do with your question but after reading you other questions i think that it is approprate information for you! Codeine is incredibly addictive and whilst at first it seems to help your problems both emotional and physical, after a while it just makes everything far worse, codeine has ruined a year of my life and is the worse drug i have ever taken and abused, it has left me on a methadone programme which is pure hell and I am an absolute emotional and physical mess! This all started from just taking a few tablets a day for migranes to taking over 420mg of pure codeine at a time just to get over the withdrawle! A year ago i went onto yahoo answers and read a post about codeine addiction and i thought that that would never happen to me as i used to use just a few a day for headaches and when i was feeling down and i thought that i could handel it and stay in control, the point is that what happend to me will happen to most people who set out with the same objectives as you, (this is appropriate to your other question rather than this one by the way) The best way of eeing if this could happen to you is to ask your self of you like the feeling that codeine gives you, that warm feeling, the content rush and peaceful relaxation that unsues, if you do like it then it’s time to stop! This is just meant to be a freindly peice of advise so i hope it is taken well! Hope this helps. x

Q: Who can I contact regarding migraine research?
I am a migraine sufferer, and to date I have not been able to find resources that address the more peculiar of my migraine symptoms. As such, I would be interested in contacting medical professionals or organizations conducting research and perhaps participating in a clinical study. I’ve done some web searches and made a few phone calls, but it seems that points of contact for this sort of thing are hard to find. Anyone know where to start?

A: If there is a medical college in your area, check there to see if they need an subjects for study of migraine headaches. You poor darling. I empathize, I suffered with migraines for years and was subjected to medical proceedures that just increased the pain.
I found out some of the reasons for migraines are, hormones (esp. if you are at start of Change of Life/menopause), aged cheeses (esp imported), and red wine (contains preservatives that can trigger headaches), peanuts, raw spinach, chocolate, and even coffee (any food containing oxalic acid, or mold)also excessive stress.
Read my sources for some remedies you might try.

Q: symptoms of migraine attacks?
Almost everyday i get a migraine, im not sure if im just prone to migraine attacks or what is causing?

please help me.

A: Before I was treated with my migraine problems, I get migraine everyday too. But you should still see a doctor to check you out to give you an all clear that it is nothing more but a migraine.

Once you know that it is a migraine, there are steps you can prevent it. You can start by keeping a headache diary. It might help you spot a trigger, which will in turn lessen you migraine attacks if you avoid them. This is the best way to minimise your migraine attack.

Whenever you have a migraine, write down the day, date, time, what you have eaten for that day, how long the migraine has lapsed, the pain score (from 1-10, 1 being the least), emotional factor (what was mood, were you feeling depressed, angry or stressed?), what medication have you taken to lessen the pain, and the pain score after the medication.

From there, you might be able to spot patterns like certain food triggers your migraine, or certain days eg mondays because you are in a rush so you didn’t eat breakfast thus lack of food therefore migraine.

What about time? Are you in a very hot or cold place at a particular time? That could trigger migraines. Fluctuating weather and temperature could also trigger migraine. A change in season too. Some people can predict weather by their offset in migraines.

What about stress? Some people get migraine when they are extremely stressful, especially during examination periods, year end job review and so on… That could easily set off a migraine attack…

What about menstrual migraine? some people get migraine before their menses…

Sometimes it is medication overuse. Popping too much over-the-counter painkillers can cause rebound headache. If you realise that you need painkillers almost everyday and you pop a lot of painkillers each day, it could be a sign of rebound headache.

Why not you try keeping a headache diary for a month. Then try to spot patterns. From there, see if you can make changes in your lifestyle and hopefully reduce migraine in your life.

After avoiding the triggers, you can try preventative medications like topamax or beta blockers like proprananolol or tricyclic like amitriptyline, these are the more common drugs use to prevent migraines.

Lastly, before a migraine start, you would have a prodrome. Do you have a particular food craving or mood swings?

During a prodrome, try taking metoclopramide, it might reduces the migraine or even prevent it.

It’ll be good to see a neurologist especially one that specialise in headaches. They would be able to go through with you all your options base on your medical history.

Q: Post migraine symptoms?
At about 12:20 I got an aura. Then that subsided at around 12:40 and then of course came the migraine, which the pain subsided about 4 hours ago. It wasnt until 3 hours ago that I could eat anything. Even though the migraine is gone I am still cold, fatigued, and I ate but not with normal appetite and feel slightly nauseus. Is that normal after a migraine attack?
oh and just out of curiosity, how do you pronounce aura?

A: Aura is pronounced “or- ah”.

It may be because of the attack. What you should do now is rest, take a lukewarm bath and hydrate yourself (water or sips of Gatorade).

If you can, take a nap or at least get to bed early. If another migraine occurs in the next 24 hours, or you begin to feel worse… see your doctor.

Q: will a uk General practitioner prescribe co-codamol or similar formulations for intensifying migraine?
I have been asking this question for such a long time now and as yet I have received no accurate response. I have been using co-codamol for several months now, and I find that it is a perfect tonic for my migraine symptoms, however of course tolerance ensues, so i will need to have it prescribed to manage the rocketing costs. Will a gp consent to this? Please respond with as much detail as you can : )

A: Possibly, depending on the individual gp. However they would want to confirm the diagnosis of migraine first and are more likely to want to prescribe a migraine-specific drug (such as domperamol, migraleve etc.) if they agree that your symptoms match the profile. If they conclude that you are experiencing recurrent headaches instead they will not likely prescribe something so strong.
Bear in mind that if you are experiencing these symptoms frequently and are taking painkillers frequently (twice or more a week), then they could be producing ‘rebound’ – making your symptoms worse. If you are getting migraines this frequently, you may need a preventative drug instead.

Q: Migraine symptoms. has this every happen to you?
I had a migraine this morning, it last about 5 1/2 hours. I was nuasated, and vomiting to no end. Worst headache in my life time.Sensitivity to light, not sounds, just light. well I took some excedrin migraine, and took a nap, well feel better, but still feela dull headache,also numbness in my fingers still. Is it an onset of another migraine?
Yes, excruating! I thought I was going to die, however, feel like I have another one just ready to pop up at any time now.
Nope no head injuries. Just ready for them to go away.

A: They are awful arent they? I find the symptoms can take a day or 2 to settle down and go away entirely. I cannot be be near light and sound when a headache hits, and the vominting is awful! Until then take it easy and stay away from anything that you are sensitive to. If it persists after 2 or 3 days then you should see your doctor about prescription meds for your migraines.

Q: Eye migraine symptoms in the dark/at night?
Three nights ago when I was laying in my bed and the whole room was dark, I noticed that my vision started to get blurry/wierd. Even if it was dark I could see blurry “pixels” and some sort of light floating like a wave. The scariest part was when a big black spot appeared in front of my eyes and I felt like I was almost blind. When I looked to the side the black spot disappeared but it came back again. It was almost like having the start of a migraine but I did not have a headache, like I usually have when I get my migraines. My vision also tends to get a little bit blurrier at night. I have experienced this every night since the first night I got it. I wear glasses and I’m highly myoptic. I’m 15 years old. Oh, and my grandpa had diabetes but I’m not sure if it has anything to do with it. What do you think is wrong with me?

Thanks for taking your time to read this.

A: This effect is normal. When you are in a very dark area and there is nothing to see, your brain will start to hallucinate images.

Q: Migraine symptoms?
Last night I had a horrible headache and felt nauseous that I couldn’t sleep and finally after like 2 hours of being able to sleep, I wake up and I’m tossing around in bed and not being able to sleep because of a throbbing sensation in my head. So I went down and took some Tylenol PM and after 30min, I finally fell asleep. Is that a migraine? I’m only 16. But I mean, recently it’s been really stressful for me and I’ve been crying for about 3 days and I’m not eating much because of it. Could that be the reason?

What can I do to prevent another? What can I do to relieve another one?

A: Yes, that certainly sounds like a migraine all right.

I’ve had them off and on since I was about 11 years old.
Back then, it was stress at home that would trigger it, and then smells and sounds would irritate it. I always knew I was getting to the breaking point, when I began feeling nauseous, and the lights began to make it worse. My eyes would begin to close on their own, and I felt as if sleep was the only way for me to feel any better.

I keep Excedrin Migraine in the house and some in my purse, for when a migraine strikes. I’ve discovered that stretching exercises like yoga, help to prevent migraines. For me, it seems that when I get upset about something (a deadline at work, or an argument with someone) or when I haven’t had enough sleep, the muscles around my shoulders and neck get tight. If that doesn’t get relieved within a day or less, then I almost undoubtedly will end up with a horrible migraine. That’s why I try to do some gentle, stretching exercises and I also massage whatever areas feel tight.

There are so many things that can trigger a migraine, and it seems that everyone has a different trigger.
Here is some helpful information for you, to safeguard yourself from a future migraine. I really hope it helps you

What are the symptoms of migraine?

Symptoms before a migraine – Can last 8-10 hours

* Mood changes
* Tiredness
* Yawning
* Craving sweets
* Feeling off balance

Symptoms during a migraine – Can last 4 – 72 hours

* Throbbing pain
* Nausea/vomiting
* Sensitivity to light and sound
* Difficulty functioning in daily activities

Symptoms after a migraine – Can last 25 hours

* Lingering headache
* Tiredness

In between migraine attacks – Can be ongoing

* Thinking about when the next migraine will strike
* Having to change plans or make contingency plans
* Avoiding certain foods, environments, noise levels, and other migraine triggers

Compare these symptoms with your own. Record your personal experiences in your migraine diary. Sharing your symptoms with your healthcare professional will help identify if you are, in fact, experiencing migraines.

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What triggers migraine?

Different people respond to different migraine triggers, but the most common include:

* Dietary factors (irregular meal patterns, missing meals, eating sweets or starchy foods, too much caffeine)
* Sleep disturbances (irregular sleep patterns, too much or too little sleep)
* Emotional factors (excitement, anger, fear, anxiety, stress letdown)
* Environmental factors (weather changes, bright or glaring lights, loud noise, strong odors)
* Alcohol (wine, champagne, beer, liquors)
* Food additives (MSG and nitrites that are found in pepperoni, luncheon meats, and hot dogs)
* Hormone cycles or changes (menstruation, oral contraceptives, estrogen replacement)

How do migraines happen?

No one knows exactly why migraines happen, but it’s thought that a series of events begins with the excitement of nerve cells in the brain. These over excitable nerve cells then send out impulses to the blood vessels in the brain. The nerve releases substances that cause inflammation and swelling of the blood vessels resulting in pain and throbbing.

Q: Strange migraine symptoms?
For me, the first sign that I am getting a migraine is one of my hands and my lips going numb, my vision goes really blurry, and the worst and strangest thing…I can’t talk! It is really scary and frustrating, I know what I want to say, but I can’t make it come out right. I feel very confused…It’s exactly like a stroke, but I am only 24 so I don’t think that could be it. Also, when people try to talk to me, I have a very hard time making sense of what they are saying, I can’t dial numbers on a phone or type, really freaks me out and I start to panic. Has anyone else ever heard of or experienced this?
I was 12 years old the first time I had one of these…My mom took me to the ER and the doctor called it a “classic migraine”

A: Hi,

Yes either we are both freaks of nature lol or we both just seem to get similar symptoms.

People often comment that my speech becomes very slurred like Im drunk, I have to really think extremely hard to make sense of what others are saying and often stutter when I try and talk. It can be very hard to come up with words, although in my head I know what I want to say…I just can’t seem to find the words and then struggle to prounounce them. I cannot write a phone number down either as trying to work out how the number should be written is just too hard.

Sometimes I struggle with co-ordination and walk into things, drop things or have problems typing etc. in the very early stages of a migraine happening.

I too get the blurred vision and my best description is it is like when you are coming out of an anesthetic and things are just hazy and not quite real.

My Dr. explained to me that this can all be explained by the altering blood flows and the blood vessels in the brain which are the cause of the migraine. I also suffer migraines as a result of swinging blood sugar levels which on its own can cause neurological disturbances.

I was always told that all these symptoms will disappear once the migraine has resolved and I should only worry if any of these continue after the pain is cleared.

My Dad also suffers these problems as well, so I’m thinking it is fairly common for migraine sufferers.

Hope this helps….Take Care.

Q: Should I be concerned about sudden changes in my migraine symptoms?
I get migraines from time to time. They are normally not too severe, but they are bad enough. (Normally I am able to figure out what caused it — eating overly processed foods, not enough water, too much noise/ stress, chemical scents, food colouring).

For every single migraine I ALWAYS have the dull throbbing pain at the base of my skull on the right hand side. I normally just take a couple Motrin or Advil to take care of it. I rarely have to take a second dose.

However, yesterday I woke up with a headache (very rare for me). It was a dull headache, all over my whole head. It wasn’t that bad. I wouldn’t call it a migraine — just a regular headache. So yesterday I took a couple of doses of Motrin but it didn’t help. In fact, the headache is still there today, and now I am starting to get migraine pain — throbbing and pulsing, but this time it’s on the left side of my head. So strange. As I said above, I always get it on the right side. ?? Seems odd to me.

For this headache, I can’t pin down a specific cause. I’ve been eating very healthy lately, mostly fruits and veggies. No changes in my caffeine intake — just my normal 1-2 cups of tea. No medications, etc.

So I’m wondering if anyone can answer… how long is too long to have a headache? When should I get concerned?

A: migraines can last minutes up to days. so i wouldnt worry too much but there are some things u can do.

to stop ur migraine or at least prevent them. theres some things that u will have to do. the first is to keep a trigger dairy. on this write what the trigger for ur migraine was ie, light, sound. and also comment on what u ate on that day and also the day before. food plays a major role in finding out what ur triggers are. remove foods that u feel are triggering off ur migraines. ie, cheese, dairy products, chocolate, coffie. but dont just stop eating a whole food group make sure that it is a trigger.

next step is pervention. u can actualy tell if u look carefully if a migraine is about to come on. u may get a sudden urge for sugary foods, sweets. and also u might get chest pains. if u get chest pains it is likely that ur migraine has already started.

medication. what i found that works fpr me is a simple 500mg paracetamol tablet just either before the aura stage or during the aura. there is no point of taking an kind of pain relief after the aura stage because it will not go through ur system thus no pain relief.

hope i helped

Q: Migraine pain and other symptoms of the migraine?
I have recently started getting Migraines i have had 7 in 3 months. I have other problems that seem to got with the migraine,i have the throbbing pain in the head but i also get thethrobbing pain in my neck,chest and back. After the migraine i feel like i have been in a fight and lost!My body aches i can hardly move. I get pains in my head for 2 or 3 days after the attack. Does anyone else feel this way?

A: When I was in college I would get migraines for two weeks straight. I changed my diet and stated Pilate’s and I try to run at least 4 to 5 miles 4 times a week. Stress is a big factor and the crap we put in our bodies. That’s why it is so important to eat right and to exercise, Stay away from certain foods. Here is the list of migraine triggers called the dirty dozen: Dairy products,chocolate, eggs, citrus fruit, beef, pork, chicken, fish, wheat bread, pasta, peanuts, tomatoes, onions, corn, apples, bananas, red wine, aspartame, coffee, tea, soda. And try to stay away from processed food. Ask your doctor if you can get a MRI and you might have to see a neurologist.

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