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Post by goldenblind221 on Mar 1, 2016 7:36:10 GMT
I'm not a headache sufferer. The only headaches I get are mild caffeine or dehydration headaches that resolve very quickly and are easily identified. On Saturday I suffered my first migraine with aura (which I thought was my TV acting up!) which was one of the worst moments in my life and I seriously wanted to just die. I was just hanging out with my mom watching tv, so nothing stressful or anything. Seemed like a one off kinda thing until it happened again on Sunday. Then again on Monday (today) at work. It was so uncomfortable and I projectile vomited all over my bathroom. They're getting longer in duration and I'm feeling more hungover and less normal each time. I'm going to the doctor first thing in the morning - no appointment, just walking right in and hoping to get worked in. Should I be worried that it's something else and the migraines are just a symptom of that, or do yall think it's just migraines?
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mom22girls
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Post by mom22girls on Mar 1, 2016 8:31:41 GMT
I am no doctor but definitely you need to see one. Migraines out of the blue on a daily basis...not sure what they could be but you need to be checked.
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Post by gar on Mar 1, 2016 9:05:15 GMT
Well you're doing the right thing obviously but I think most migraines have a trigger so can you think of anything different you've done/eaten? Can you take any migraine meds as soon as you feel them coming on to try and prevent it taking hold?
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AllieC
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Post by AllieC on Mar 1, 2016 9:27:07 GMT
I am a chronic migraine sufferer and mine started. Pretty much out of the blue like yours. My doctor did get a CT scan of my brain and other years but there was nothing sinister.
One of my sisters had an experience like yours but it didnt develop into regular migraines or anything else.
Going to the doctor is the best first step. Good luck x
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Post by Patter on Mar 1, 2016 11:42:30 GMT
I am so sorry you are suffering. I have migraines with aura as do my daughters. We all started with them around age 12. If yours have just started suddenly like that, I would definitely get to a neurologist to be checked out first. They have great meds that can help as well as botox injections if you qualify (one of my daughters gets botox every 3 months). Praying you get answers! Hugs!
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Post by kkooch on Mar 1, 2016 12:58:07 GMT
One of my sisters gets them and they are cycle related. She has a prescription of who knows what that she takes the minute she feels it coming on. Seems to help it go away. My DD is also getting to be like that, though she rather suffer than go to the doctors and for her it is also cycle related.
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Post by peasapie on Mar 1, 2016 13:04:05 GMT
My migraines started gradually, but my daughter's began suddenly, like yours. However, she doesn't have episodes as severe as yours. I would see a doctor to rule out other causes, since this represents a change for you.
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maurchclt
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Post by maurchclt on Mar 1, 2016 14:46:45 GMT
Hoping you get answers and relief, from another migraine sufferer. Keep us posted please.
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Post by peabay on Mar 1, 2016 14:49:01 GMT
I have ophthalmic migraines - but, blessedly, only one every few months. The first one was scary as hell, but now I know what they are and what to do.
I'm so sorry you are suffering through this. I agree with the Botox recommendation. My sil gets Botox for migraines and it has helped tremendously.
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Post by cath4k on Mar 1, 2016 15:33:13 GMT
Because of the sudden onset, it is good that you are going to your doctor to rule out anything unusual going on in your brain.
If they are "just" migraines, there are many factors that could contribute. One is hormones. You may be going through a shift in your hormones and may want to get those checked, along with your thyroid. The other big trigger is glutamate. MSG is the most notorious glutamate, but there are other versions, like autolyzed yeast extract and natural forms.
I hope you get some answers and relief!
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Post by loco coco on Mar 1, 2016 15:48:14 GMT
I am so sorry! Migraines are awful. Mine are definitely triggered by hormones and didn't start until my late 20's. Anytime around ovulation/period I will get a migraine for days. I hope you get it figured out and feel better soon
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Post by milocat on Mar 1, 2016 16:29:18 GMT
Unfortunately the have to start somewhere. I would be going in to get some migraine medication, OTC can cause rebound headaches. It's scary that you've never had one and then have had 3. They can last for days and you do get this "hungover" feeling. I wouldn't be too worried it's something else if you don't have any other symptoms. Tons of things can be triggers weather, hormones, food. Mine started mild as monthly with my cycle. Over they years they have gotten worse and more frequent. This winter has been horrific, 3 months of either suffering or recovering. I'm on daily preventative now and can still sort of feel them. I have had a CT scan just for piece of mind since my aunt had a brain tumor.
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Mar 1, 2016 18:32:11 GMT
You really need to see a neurologist. I finally saw one this winter and he helped a lot with meds. After fighting with primary care doctors and migraines all my life I finally have meds that prevent migraines that I am not allergic to. I ahve been migraine free since the middle of December. For me that is a miracle.
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Post by anniefb on Mar 1, 2016 18:53:39 GMT
So sorry you're dealing with migraines. I've only had one and it was horrible! I agree you're doing the right thing seeing your doctor ASAP. I have a couple of friends who get them - in one case they're mostly triggered by foods like chocolate and caffeine, for my other friend they seem to be hormone related. Hope you can get to the bottom of what it is.
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Post by goldenblind221 on Mar 2, 2016 5:32:16 GMT
So I went to see my doc and he was a little alarmed that they came on so suddenly and with frequency, so he gave me a prescription for imitrex, zofran, and phenergan, scheduled an MRI on Friday and asked me to follow up a week from then to go over the results. He didn't really give me information beyond that. I'm glad he's taking it seriously though; it's really comforting that we're looking into it. Thanks to all of you for your advice and sharing your experiences. I'm a little scared because it's so unusual for me, but I'm glad to know that there are many different things that could be triggering me that aren't worst case scenarios. My mind always goes there.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Mar 2, 2016 12:47:42 GMT
I'm glad that you went to the doctor and that your MRI was scheduled.
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loco coco
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Post by loco coco on Mar 2, 2016 14:42:50 GMT
so glad your doctor is taking it seriously! I hope you get answers on Friday
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Post by scrappyesq on Mar 2, 2016 15:02:14 GMT
As a fellow migraine sufferer (with projectile vomiting a few times) my number one trigger is dehydration. It sounds minor but if I don't have enough to drink especially during the summer, I'm guaranteed to get a migraine. I've actually ended up in the ER with IV only migraine meds, and my doctor says that I really have to be mindful of when/ how much fluid I take in every day.
My point is that once your doctor tells you exactly what is going on make sure you go through every detail with him/her. Even things that seem minor may end up being the answer.
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Post by ginacivey on Mar 2, 2016 15:23:37 GMT
it is helpful to keep a diary of food and drink intake to see if you can find a trigger when i first started taking imatrex i was weirded out by some of the side effects
it's a vaso-constrictor - it makes my mouth 'sweat' - my jaws feel weird - i don't like to eat or drink anything for about an hour after i take it
it also makes my arms ache
but after an hour or so...all the side effects are gone - along with the migraine
gina
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Mar 2, 2016 17:21:46 GMT
I am glad you went to the doctor. Hopefully the MRI shows nothing serious but shows something that can tell you why you are having the migraines. My CT Scan in September showed nothing abnormal. It didn't even show why I have migraines.
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Post by anniefb on Mar 2, 2016 18:37:40 GMT
Glad you got the MRI scheduled so quickly and your dr is taking this seriously.
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Post by goldenblind221 on Mar 3, 2016 3:50:59 GMT
it is helpful to keep a diary of food and drink intake to see if you can find a trigger when i first started taking imatrex i was weirded out by some of the side effects it's a vaso-constrictor - it makes my mouth 'sweat' - my jaws feel weird - i don't like to eat or drink anything for about an hour after i take it it also makes my arms ache but after an hour or so...all the side effects are gone - along with the migraine gina I did start aa much of a headache diary as I could. The imitrex just made me feel really buzzy and unsettled. No major side effects though.
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