Aura with migraine

[sun_1234]

My T spike from 2 weeks and I have attack migraine with aura several times. I’m scared. I take paracetamol and ibuprofen but no help. Any advice please.

[Brianallis]

Well i,m not fan of Ibuprofen and most drugs to be honest, get out in the Sun whenever you can, and cut our carbohadrate from your diet, cold showers a few times a week, stay away from toxic people,

do the carbs slowely and if this works well keep going takes time good luck.Bri

[sun_1234 in reply to Brianallis]

thank you Brian. i can’t do much things bcz i have a kids.

[msspinner in reply to sun_1234]

Yes, when my daughter was smaller it was really difficult to make the healthiest choices (eg avoiding toxic mums on the school run).

I'd be wary of changing your diet without professional support, apart from making sure you eat as much fruit and veg as you can and cutting down on sugar, if need be.

Do you have any opportunities for 'me time'?

[sun_1234]

Not really ,

[bridgeit]

Hi Sun. I think migraine and T causes could be connected; just my personal (non medically trained) view.In my experience, neither paracetamol nor ibuprofen will deal with migraine. With mine, I used a triptan e.g. Imigran or Migraitan. These should be prescribed by a doctor or at the very least a medico-pharmacist, i.e. one who can prescribe having weighed up your existing health issues and medications.Also, a tricyclic such as amitriptyline can work to control migraine, but be aware that this drug can cause T to spike. It is, however, reckoned to be highly effective for neurological discomfort and can also reduce stress, which is a known T trigger.

You've been advised that your CT scan is clear, but a basic CT scan won't show any venous compromise, such as a problem with outflow from the head through the internal jugular veins, which can cause a pressure build up (headaches/tinnitus/a range of other horrible symptoms). To study outflow, an MRI cranial/neck venogram is required (about 45 mins) alongside careful assessment by a neuro-radiologist.

You could do worse than ask whoever ordered the CT scan for you whether or not it clearly showed the status of blood outflow from your head. Make sure you ask yes/no questions, e.g. "did it show the status of blood outflow from the jugular veins?", "is there any venous obstruction?". Don't leave medics room to wriggle! If the scan could not show outflow detail, you could ask them to do a better scan (MRI venogram or CT venogram) so that outflow can clearly be seen.

Bear in mind though, if there is an outflow problem a fix is not easy to find. But at least you'll know where you stand and the medication options available to you.

I hope this is helpful and that you are able to move a little further forward from where you are now.

[Mat189]

When I have migraines neither paracetamol or ibuprofen have any affect. The doctor gave me Sumatriptan which really helps me.