Anyone deal with migraines ?

Hello

I suffer with migraines and I grind my teeth to

This could be related but not sure if that is the case with me , when I was your age I would get a migraine 4 to 6 times a year the last 10 years as I have got older I get them every 6 weeks sometimes more and on an odd occasion I can go longer , it has been said mine or now hormone related

I get the aura though with mine , I also get a numb face before they start which even now still frightens me , then the flashing lights start and after they stop after about 30 mins then the pain starts .....I don't even call it headache as there is such a difference to a headache than when you have a migraine it is pain that is hard to describe and mine can go on for several days and I find it upsetting because once I start with a migraine I know for about 4 days I won't be able to go out or be much use for anything as they knock the stuffing out of me !

Do you wear a gum shield ?

I don't but I know these can help to stop you grinding your teeth if you think this is a trigger

Also foods , I have notice if I eat certain foods that can trigger a migraine of , worth keeping a food dairy to see if something develops with that theory

There are medications you can take that when you feel a migraine coming on you can take which is supposed to stop them , not sure if they work because I cannot take them due to my medical history

If you know over sleeping or feel over sleeping could be a trigger then I would suggest even if you feel tired setting your alarm clock so you do not sleep over the limit that affects you , if I could stop mine by doing something like that I would certainly give it a go because migraines and unless you suffer with them no one knows just how debilitating they can be , I think people get bad headaches and relate or say they have a migraine but when you do get a migraine you know the difference , a massive difference , you could not call it a headache

The other thing I use are those migraine cooling strips you put on your forehead

For years people would suggest them and I would think O they will be rubbish

They do not stop you from having a migraine but when that pain like you have been hit in the head is so intense that you cannot move your head because it hurts so much sets in they do really help to sooth it and take the edge of , I now have a stock of those in my cupboard I wait till they come on offer and get some in as I know this is ongoing so they will get used and saves you a bit of money that way , if you don't want to try them or you think they are to expensive a cold flannel you can even pop it in the freezer a few minutes and laying down with that on your forehead can help to

Take Care x

Oh I do feel for you - migraines are horrible. I used to have them years ago but I don't have them anymore. Mine were to do with hormones and food intolerances but I'm ok now. Drink plenty of water as I noticed mine were worse if I was dehydrated and yes I agree with you about the sleep. If I get up late I can get a really bad head - not sure why. Trouble is a full blown migraine can knacker you and that's why you become exhausted. I'm sorry I can't offer better advice. Hope you feel better soon.

I experience all of that

Hi Katie, for years I suffered from intense, hair pulling migraines that not only made me cry but made me so afraid of having a stroke. I figured out after a while that they were related to my menses as well as mid cycle. Of course, the doctors poo pooed it.

Since I am so afraid of medications, I read that taking a cup of regular coffee after taking an Ibuprofen will help with both the pain relief as well as constrict the pounding blood vessels. It worked for me Katie, I would also take a 0.25 mg of Xanax so that I didn't get a kick back from the coffee. That was the only time I had a cup of regular coffee and so I think that made it work better for me as well. Sometimes I would put an ice pak on the lower back of my head, held in place with a band. I looked like death warmed over but the next day after it went away, I was my old self again.

For years my foster child would come home from school and the minute she saw me, she would take out her crayons and coloring book I hope the feedback helps some.

Best wishes in feeling better soon.