MIGRAINES!

imperfect_cupcake · 02-07-2011, 09:06 PM

I've got a migraine and it's been over 48 hours. I've tried a trick my dad told me, which is to put my feet in very hot water/cold water, to see if it's from vasso-dilatation or vasso-restriction. the ice water makes it worse, the hot water better: vassorestriction caused. however, the relief only lasts about 10 minutes and the NSAIDs I have don't even touch the sides of the pain. If I do manage to get some sleep, I dream about my brain getting razor cuts. I will be seeing the doctor in the morning but I was rather hoping anyone had any more/tricks suggestions (no nausea, just blurred vision, kicking pain, side of face/teeth/sinus/back of head) - ? I've not been able to "rest" because I've had it about 60 hours now and I do have to get on with things and the pain is becoming a bit surreal (and yes dark does help but doesn't stop it).

I'll be able to call the doc's in about another 6 hours.

suggestions anyone?

Corkey · 02-07-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by honeybarbara

I've got a migraine and it's been over 48 hours. I've tried a trick my dad told me, which is to put my feet in very hot water/cold water, to see if it's from vasso-dilatation or vasso-restriction. the ice water makes it worse, the hot water better: vassorestriction caused. however, the relief only lasts about 10 minutes and the NSAIDs I have don't even touch the sides of the pain. If I do manage to get some sleep, I dream about my brain getting razor cuts. I will be seeing the doctor in the morning but I was rather hoping anyone had any more/tricks suggestions (no nausea, just blurred vision, kicking pain, side of face/teeth/sinus/back of head) - ? I've not been able to "rest" because I've had it about 60 hours now and I do have to get on with things and the pain is becoming a bit surreal (and yes dark does help but doesn't stop it).

I'll be able to call the doc's in about another 6 hours.

suggestions anyone?

Ice at the occipital (base of the skull) and a neck massage with gentle but firm stretch of the neck. Hand under the neck supporting the curve of the neck. Or use a rolled towel under your neck. The stretching will help the tension in your nerves.

suebee · 02-07-2011, 09:17 PM

I used to have them for five out of seven days of the week. So I've tried just about everything. The ice pack to the back of the head/back of the neck (where ever provides you the most relief) is actually what worked the best for me. And if you've been taking any pain killer/anti-inflammatory (which I'm sure you have if you've had it for a couple of days - stop immediately. If you go into rebound - or are in rebound now - it won't get better until you stop taking them. I take a maximum of three dosages of Advil and then just tough it out, because any more and it's just a revolving door: pain --> Advil --> more pain caused by the Advil.
It's strange, but eating helps too. One theory is that the blood has to go to the stomach for digestion, so it helps relieve the dilation of blood vessels in the head that's the cause of pain.
There are a million little things. But those are the couple that I have reduced my treatment to, because they are simple, work the best and cause no other symptoms. Quiet, dark - I think that goes without saying for any migrainer.
Feel better Barb!

Sue

Chancie · 02-07-2011, 09:24 PM

I have used a bag of frozen peas instead of an ice pack.

betenoire · 02-07-2011, 09:34 PM

Yes.

You should drink an entire pot of coffee followed by 2 litres of water. Then take a bath that is so hot that your skin turns red and you get dizzy. Then take some sinus medication AND aspirin. Then put a cold pack on your head. Then rub tiger balm on your temples, between your eyes, and at the base of your skull. Then go to bed.

If that doesn't work - get someone to slash the tires of someone who you find irritating.

What? That stuff works for me.

(You really shouldn't do the stuff I just told you to do. I mean, it really DOES work for me but I'm told that it's a bad idea.)

Corkey · 02-07-2011, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by betenoire

Yes.

You should drink an entire pot of coffee followed by 2 litres of water. Then take a bath that is so hot that your skin turns red and you get dizzy. Then take some sinus medication AND aspirin. Then put a cold pack on your head. Then rub tiger balm on your temples, between your eyes, and at the base of your skull. Then go to bed.

If that doesn't work - get someone to slash the tires of someone who you find irritating.

What? That stuff works for me.

(You really shouldn't do the stuff I just told you to do. I mean, it really DOES work for me but I'm told that it's a bad idea.)

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imperfect_cupcake · 02-08-2011, 05:06 AM

thanks folks, I have an appointment now in another six hours. My migraine is caused by vassorestriction rather than dilation, so further restricting the blood flow (ice or coffee) makes the pain worse. However, I've discovered that a hot water bottle really helps. and absolutely no light. just came on to say thanks xxx

Andrew, Jr. · 02-08-2011, 11:49 AM

I take a medicine called Relpax. It helps me alot. I also have seizures. I am just exhausted after having them. I mean knocked out after them. As for the migrains, I lay flat in a totally dark room with an ice pack on my head. It helps.

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02-08-2011, 11:49 AM	#8
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