Migraines stopped after 42 years of pain!

[Liseanne]

I had my first migraine in my mid-twenties,. By the time I was forty, I had chronic migraines, about 3 a week. I can't remember all the different types of medications and treatments that I've had during this time, with the triptans working fairly well. Now, I haven't had a migraine in months. In May 2022 I went to see a chiropractor for a neuroma on my foot. I was fitted with othotics as well. I am continuing treatments with the chiropractor. This doens't make any sense to me. Nothing else has changed in the last 9 months. Does anyone know if there is a connection between migraines and foot issues?

[katiewalsh]

hi I don’t know if any connection but is it possible that the change in migraines is related to a change in hormones? I know some patients have fewer to no migraines when their hormone levels change. Katie

[Liseanne in reply to katiewalsh]

I went through menopause about 12 years ago and there was no change at that time. I'm going to the doctor's next month. She might be able to figure it out. Thank you for your comment.

[Boeingbabe in reply to Liseanne]

I do believe posture and gait can affect the cervical spine which in turn can trigger migraines and cause many neurological issues. Correcting your gait via your orthotics seem to have enabled this mechanism to readjust ?

[Liseanne in reply to Boeingbabe]

Hi Boeingbabe, It does seem to be the case that my gait might be the cause of migraines. Thank you for responsing.

[Sandra600 in reply to Liseanne]

I had the menopause nearly 9 years ago and still have almost daily migraines. The neurologist I am seeing said it can affect migraines up until 15 years after periods stop so I’m still hopeful that they will stop.

[Liseanne in reply to Sandra600]

Thank you Sandra. I didn't know that it can take so long for the body to stabilize after menopause. I will talk to my doctor about. this. Wishing you the best!

[Sandra600 in reply to Liseanne]

Thank you Liseanne all the best to you too and I hope you continue to be migraine free.

[Mavary]

Hi! I had migraines from the age of about four. However they stopped about ten years ago. When they first stopped I would wake up with headaches which I could only relieve with my Naramig but even those are gone now. The Dr thought it was being onHRT that made them worse. It took me a while to decide but I did come off it. It took a few more years and now I’m fine. I can sympathise with anyone that does get bad migraines because I remember the pain well.

[Liseanne in reply to Mavary]

Glad to hear that you are feeling better. Migraines are horrible!

[Mavary in reply to Liseanne]

I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. It’s the most awful pain.

[Tazman23]

the Chinese have mapped out which parts of the foot affect different parts of the body when using acupuncture or pressure points - see internet! That could be why ..

[Liseanne in reply to Tazman23]

Thanks Tazman, I will look into this. And will also talk to the chiro. This is an interesting way of looking at migraines and preferrable to taking medication.

[Tazman23]

good it helps to take fresh avenues , in my opinion the off label drugs so often have side effects worse than the condition, after all they were not developed for Migraines incredibly only recently have drugs been specifically targeted at migraine eg the latest ‘gpants’ in 2019 but very very expensive or not approved yet in uk by NICE… hope is there however for the future ..

[Tazman23]

in fact you could try a traditional Chinese acupressure/ acupuncture expert rather than a chiro , I spent a lot of time working in China and Hong Kong and the locals use this type of medical solution very effectively in many cases .. ( but suggest not actual medicines themselves as some contain dangerous substances)

[Liseanne in reply to Tazman23]

Yes, that is a good idea. There are a few people here who practice traditional Chinese medicine. I also heard that some of their herbs are quite strong and taste awful. Accupuncture/accupressure seems like a better option.