[siljie]

Migraine runs in the family and we have these really good pills for them but yesterday was a total crisis that could very well happen again but I need to know how to treat it if it does. It was a debate tournament and a migraine attack hit me full force. It was HORRIBLE. I was barely coherent during my rounds and completely blew my chances of going to nationals this year. I couldn't focus on anything, everything hurt. Even talking softly hurt and between rounds I was huddled up hiding my eyes . My coach and other teachers aren't permitted to give any meds so I couldn't even try, and he was really busy all night so I couldn't tell him what was wrong. I was seriously stranded. It's moments like these that I need to know something I can do to ease the pain, I try massaging my head but it really doesn't do much. ugh it was just horrible and I feel so drained today because of it even though it's over. Does anyone have any similar experience or tips to do when you're somewhere or in a situation where you just have to stick up with it or just don't have meds available (maybe some home remedies, things to distract yourself, etc) I don't know, I'm just afraid because I never know when moments like these are gonna hit.

I can relate to this so much, Migraine runs in our family too 3 of my 4 kids have just been diagnosed with having it too I was refered back to a neurologist as mine got that bad he then put me on medication for life (Topomax) I don't get them as that now.

I take 1 in the morning and 2 in the evening to prevent any migraine they really are good

[sabby]

Caffeine is good for migraines, as it restricts the blood vessels that have become wide open with blood flow (that's what makes the migraine). Stress is also a precurser to migraine as well. If there is some way to reduce some of the stress you are under, it may help with the number of headaches and/or the intensity. Sometimes a cold compress or ice on the back of your neck and/or eyes can help. Deep breathing/relaxing techniques can help reduce the intensity as well. When I am out of my migraine prescription meds, I usually have an over the counter migraine relief med with me. Excedrin migraine works very well for me, providing I take it early on before the pain gets too bad.

I'm so sorry that you went through this. I'm sure it's frustrating not to mention painful.


sabby

[Fresia]

Cold compacts/cloths or ice packs seem to help me the most if there are no meds available or even in addition to meds sometimes. There are soft gel packs at pharmacies that you can get and they will mold to your head. This only helps at home, but cold compresses with a cloth or paper towels with ice can be helpful if out somewhere. Instead, I would even carry around a small ziploc bag with me in case I needed to hold ice for an ice pack. Also, caffeine is helpful, but I find sugar makes it worse so I try to use unsweetened tea/coffee to get the most caffeine.

I have prescription migraine meds now but the neurologist said for those who don't want those or if don't have access, he recommended Extra Strength Excedrin and having it with you at all times in case there is an episode. Especially if can take it when you initially feel it coming on, you might be able to keep if from getting to full force. If full force, still take it to lessen it. Can carry around a small container or get a pillbox to keep it in so you have it with you. Perhaps it might help.

I started to journal what was happening before the migraines would come on: foods that ate, sights, sounds, or events such as stress, to see if there were common things that would trigger them. It helped me to figure out some things I could do to prepare ahead of time (such as with breathing and relaxation), wearing sunglasses to avoid the glare off things, or things to avoid such as foods.

I'm wish I had more suggestions but nothing much else has helped with mine. It is why I have gone to prescription meds. I'm sorry you are suffering with these and I wish you the best in finding what works best for you. Good luck!