tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367978962411214469.post579301309404582687..comments2023-06-04T05:02:08.617-07:00Comments on Latte Love: MigrainesKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08446875699927053176noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367978962411214469.post-8752168905896131842011-04-19T18:52:15.732-07:002011-04-19T18:52:15.732-07:00Oh, I feel for you; I get a migraine that lasts 48...Oh, I feel for you; I get a migraine that lasts 48 hours—almost to the dot—every. single. month. THey've started to scare my husband (and me) to the point where I'm probably going to get off my birth control. The problem with mine is that there isn't a specific remedy that gets rid of or diminishes mine :( Some months Excedrin does the trick and other months it's a hot bath or lots of sleep or a glass of wine...It's terrible, as you know, and I'm pretty much guaranteed to be out of commission when one strikes. Ugh. I'm dreading the one that'll be here in a few days :(Jessica Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283561653744769352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367978962411214469.post-26137256398545272962011-04-18T08:36:09.712-07:002011-04-18T08:36:09.712-07:00Oh I hear you darlin. I get them an I hate them. I...Oh I hear you darlin. I get them an I hate them. I think we have about the same frequency.<br /><br />I always require drugs of some sort... but I second the bath and sleep. And lots of water. My husband was getting a headache the other day and I sat him down with three glasses of water and he was cured. So at least I know a lot in pain management right?Natalie | Make Today Greathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261037297913033651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367978962411214469.post-58004569709893781102011-04-13T07:11:31.430-07:002011-04-13T07:11:31.430-07:00I've never had migraines, but I've been ge...I've never had migraines, but I've been getting tension headaches since I got pregnant. (Well, really just since the start of the second trimester.) I also love the cold compression on your neck trick, and I'm fortunate that my husband gives some pretty great massages. Also, for me (and probably more related to being pregnant), I discovered that if I eat small meals throughout the day, I'm less likely to get them. Chocolate especially helps :)Emily (The Culinary Couple)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298998305737012144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367978962411214469.post-42749217695100979472011-04-13T04:25:23.873-07:002011-04-13T04:25:23.873-07:00I started getting them a couple times a week this ...I started getting them a couple times a week this fall...I went dairy free recently [maybe a month ago now] and it's helped a TON. Like...kind of ridiculous. I haven't had one since I quit dairy. Harsh reality when summer rolls around and we're at Captain Sundae...but I'll cross that bridge when we get there : )Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416569304775971465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367978962411214469.post-30060478495429832002011-04-12T17:09:25.089-07:002011-04-12T17:09:25.089-07:00I am definitely a chronic migraine sufferer - it&#...I am definitely a chronic migraine sufferer - it's to the point that I have to carry a container of Advil PLUS my migraine meds with me everywhre I go to try to keep them at bay. When I feel the onset of a headache, I immediately take 3 Advil (600 mg total) as indicated by my doctor with tons and tons of water. If that doesn't work, I take Imitrex (the nasal spray type). I also have a prescription for Zomig but haven't had to use it yet. Yep. That's tons of drugs. If I'm home, I make some of TJ's Bedtime Tea and the chamomile and mint help to soothe me. I hope you find a remedy that works for you! Good luck!Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02382075769265356189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367978962411214469.post-39306894108475079302011-04-12T14:22:01.747-07:002011-04-12T14:22:01.747-07:00Excedrin works best for me. Also, pinching the ner...Excedrin works best for me. Also, pinching the nerve in my hand. http://www.handresearch.com/news/headache-break-hand-massage-reflexology.htm<br />I can't do it to myself very well. It works best if someone else does it to me. Because it hurts pretty bad. But it works really well. I do at least 3 minutes on each hand.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05289639400718561434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367978962411214469.post-68852680844886600232011-04-12T14:05:08.236-07:002011-04-12T14:05:08.236-07:00Oh man, the worst. :( I've had migraines, bu...Oh man, the worst. :( I've had migraines, but I can't imagine them lastingt 48 hours--you poor thing!!! I had migraines with aura (which was absolutely terrifying the first time ... I thought I was having a stroke) and I had to go off the BCP too. I've had migraine-like headaches since then, but never the visual aura. I'm very convinced those were the result of the pill.<br /><br />Excedrin helped me too, and I think your mom is totally right about catching it early. I did get a prescription for Imitrex, but never ended up using it, mostly because the side effect warnings were sort of terrifying. <br /><br />Sometimes a little peppermint oil (you can get it at Henry's ... which I miss!!) rubbed on the forehead helps me too. It's very cooling and helps the muscles relax, which makes me feel a little better.Kelly Loy Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631392902817058541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367978962411214469.post-74020222009405139562011-04-12T13:36:29.334-07:002011-04-12T13:36:29.334-07:00I get migraines a few times a year.. I hate them. ...I get migraines a few times a year.. I hate them. I've only had one with an aura, and I seriously thought I was going to die: I had a "hole" in my vision, I was shaking, nauseous.. then the pain started.<br /><br />I've grown to be BFF's with Excedrine, a hot, wet washcloth on my head, and sleep. It's the only thing that really does the trick.steph chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043520069333189197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367978962411214469.post-90261182194691068352011-04-12T13:33:20.696-07:002011-04-12T13:33:20.696-07:00I had "chronic" migraines in HS (1-2 a w...I had "chronic" migraines in HS (1-2 a week) and was on prescription medicine for a few years. I stopped having them so frequently and developed "ocular" migraines--they are rare, but I get the migraine in and behind my left eye. It's SO PAINFUL and when I get one now I'm out for two days. Luckily, I only get those a few times a year and get a regular migraine about once a month. I blame the pill, and I can't wait to stop taking it (only a few more months..). <br /><br />I usually just try to sleep when I have a migraine.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13353685713485715628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367978962411214469.post-27491999112447442502011-04-12T13:07:32.432-07:002011-04-12T13:07:32.432-07:00Wow - your frequency of migraines is so scary to m...Wow - your frequency of migraines is so scary to me. I wouldn't say I am a sufferer because I only have about 4 per year. But man do those suckers really knock you out or what? I mostly get mine when I am dehydrated and don't realize it. The first time I got one when Greg was around he nearly took me to the ER - I just had to explain to him - stop, be quiet, get me drugs (excedrine!), a cold wash cloth, and go away for a few hours. Sounds like we deal with it similarly. I'm so sorry you get them so often!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com