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Migraines
This is a weird one.
I suffer from migraines. They began when I hit puberty and were quite frequent to the age of 17(ish) then they slowly ebbed off to perhaps twice a year if that. However, since moving to the US in November I have had five migraines. In the UK I could always pin-point a trigger, basically if I combined PMS with cheese, stress or caffine I was guaranteed a day of blind spots, vomiting and slurred speech. In the US they seem much more random and always really severe and yet my life here is much less stressful and relaxing so I really don't understand! I'm concerned because the type of migraine i suffer with increases my risk of stroke considerably. I wasn't too concerned when I was just having the odd one here and there but now they're more frequent I'm quite anxious to find out why. I'm just wondering if any other migraine sufferers had any similar problems? |
Re: Migraines
Have you been to the doctor for a general check up? Blood pressure, heart etc?
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Re: Migraines
Originally Posted by Flopsie
(Post 11290276)
This is a weird one.
I suffer from migraines. They began when I hit puberty and were quite frequent to the age of 17(ish) then they slowly ebbed off to perhaps twice a year if that. However, since moving to the US in November I have had five migraines. In the UK I could always pin-point a trigger, basically if I combined PMS with cheese, stress or caffine I was guaranteed a day of blind spots, vomiting and slurred speech. In the US they seem much more random and always really severe and yet my life here is much less stressful and relaxing so I really don't understand! I'm concerned because the type of migraine i suffer with increases my risk of stroke considerably. I wasn't too concerned when I was just having the odd one here and there but now they're more frequent I'm quite anxious to find out why. I'm just wondering if any other migraine sufferers had any similar problems? Have you seen a US doctor about the attacks? I would go to see your MD...I think you will be sent for a CT scan and recommended to see a neurologist. |
Re: Migraines
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 11290292)
Mine was brought under control about 20+ years ago when my doctor prescribed Migraleve.
Originally Posted by Hotscot
(Post 11290285)
Have you been to the doctor for a general check up? Blood pressure, heart etc?
My concern is the high amount of GMO, preservatives and such that I'm now consuming. In the UK eating organic was easy, here I struggle to find it without a huge price tag! |
Re: Migraines
Originally Posted by Flopsie
(Post 11290299)
I love migraleve! Though I haven't found any in the US? My mum keeps my stock up for me.
I was recently back in the UK and had a check up with my GP and everything was fine. They didn't do any testing though in regards to my migraines. My concern is the high amount of GMO, preservatives and such that I'm now consuming. In the UK eating organic was easy, here I struggle to find it without a huge price tag! It is scary the amount of crap in US foods. |
Re: Migraines
Are they weather related? Just a thought...
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Re: Migraines
Originally Posted by Flopsie
(Post 11290276)
This is a weird one.
I suffer from migraines. They began when I hit puberty and were quite frequent to the age of 17(ish) then they slowly ebbed off to perhaps twice a year if that. However, since moving to the US in November I have had five migraines. In the UK I could always pin-point a trigger, basically if I combined PMS with cheese, stress or caffine I was guaranteed a day of blind spots, vomiting and slurred speech. In the US they seem much more random and always really severe and yet my life here is much less stressful and relaxing so I really don't understand! I'm concerned because the type of migraine i suffer with increases my risk of stroke considerably. I wasn't too concerned when I was just having the odd one here and there but now they're more frequent I'm quite anxious to find out why. I'm just wondering if any other migraine sufferers had any similar problems? My hayfever is far, far worse here in the midwest than anywhere in England and I get the mother of all sinus headaches because of it from time to time. |
Re: Migraines
I get migraines after a stressful event, when I have relaxed. Day after exams, that kind of thing. Something to do with the blood vessels dilating in the brain and probably adrenaline levels.
Fortunately they are less acute than when I was a teenager and usually controlled with Migraleve, with Imigran or Maxalt as a back up if they don't work. I would say its worth getting a check up with a neurologist here. It sounds like you may have some different/new triggers that it's worth understanding, particularly if they are a stroke risk for you. As an aside for anyone who suffers from migraine related nausea, next time you're in the UK, ask your pharmacist for Buccastem. It's a tiny tablet you stick on your gum that's really good for migraine related sickness. The drug absorbs through your gum so no trying to choke down tablets when your stomach is churning. No need for a prescription, but it's behind the counter like Migraleve, so you have to ask for it. |
Re: Migraines
I get them from diet root beer and Orange juice.
Every time I drink either I wake up with a killer migraine. Perhaps get tested for any food intolerances which could be contributing to it? I'm currently on day 14 of a migraine (as a result of a lumbar puncture though) but it's the worst I've ever had. 8 full days of not even being able to sit up. Migraines are brutal. Hope you find what's causing them for you. |
Re: Migraines
Originally Posted by yellowroom
(Post 11290336)
I get migraines after a stressful event, when I have relaxed. Day after exams, that kind of thing. Something to do with the blood vessels dilating in the brain and probably adrenaline levels.
Fortunately they are less acute than when I was a teenager and usually controlled with Migraleve, with Imigran or Maxalt as a back up if they don't work. I would say its worth getting a check up with a neurologist here. It sounds like you may have some different/new triggers that it's worth understanding, particularly if they are a stroke risk for you. As an aside for anyone who suffers from migraine related nausea, next time you're in the UK, ask your pharmacist for Buccastem. It's a tiny tablet you stick on your gum that's really good for migraine related sickness. The drug absorbs through your gum so no trying to choke down tablets when your stomach is churning. No need for a prescription, but it's behind the counter like Migraleve, so you have to ask for it. Migraleve also has an active ingredient that stops vomiting. When I had migraines I couldn't keep anything down...including the migraine meds...that's why Migraleve works for me. |
Re: Migraines
Originally Posted by Flopsie
(Post 11290299)
My concern is the high amount of GMO, preservatives and such that I'm now consuming.
We rarely eat processed food, everything is made from scratch, lots of salads, lean protein, vegetables. Not difficult to find these items in the store.... |
Re: Migraines
Buccastem contains prochlorperazine, the same drug that's in Compazine. It's not a controlled substance, unlike codeine. So no problem with customs.
[tangent]last year I had bronchitis, and while visiting the uk I went to Boots to get something to help me stop coughing. I thought codeine linctus might get awkward to explain if I was stopped on the way back (no, I don't have a prescription, yes you can just buy it in England, no I don't have an opiate problem). So I opted for pholcodeine linctus instead, which is encouraged back home as you can't get high from pholcodeine if you abuse it, unlike codeine. When I got back, I idly wondered why you don't see it over here and found to my horror that pholcodeine is a Schedule I drug, ie in the same class of heroin. There is actually no good scientific reason why it's in the same class as heroin, as I said it's seen as safer than codeine in the UK. But I would have had the rubber gloves and orange jumpsuit treatment had it been found in my suitcase. I got cold sweats from that one and am still slightly paranoid that the DEA is going to raid me. So, yes, always check the FDA/DEA position on pharmaceuticals before bringing them to the USA!/[tangent] |
Re: Migraines
Originally Posted by Bink
(Post 11290338)
I get them from diet root beer and Orange juice.
Every time I drink either I wake up with a killer migraine. Perhaps get tested for any food intolerances which could be contributing to it? I'm currently on day 14 of a migraine (as a result of a lumbar puncture though) but it's the worst I've ever had. 8 full days of not even being able to sit up. Migraines are brutal. Hope you find what's causing them for you. Hope you are ok:fingerscrossed: |
Re: Migraines
Originally Posted by yellowroom
(Post 11290356)
Buccastem contains prochlorperazine, the same drug that's in Compazine. It's not a controlled substance, unlike codeine. So no problem with customs.
[tangent]last year I had bronchitis, and while visiting the uk I went to Boots to get something to help me stop coughing. I thought codeine linctus might get awkward to explain if I was stopped on the way back (no, I don't have a prescription, yes you can just buy it in England, no I don't have an opiate problem). So I opted for pholcodeine linctus instead, which is encouraged back home as you can't get high from pholcodeine if you abuse it, unlike codeine. When I got back, I idly wondered why you don't see it over here and found to my horror that pholcodeine is a Schedule I drug, ie in the same class of heroin. There is actually no good scientific reason why it's in the same class as heroin, as I said it's seen as safer than codeine in the UK. But I would have had the rubber gloves and orange jumpsuit treatment had it been found in my suitcase. I got cold sweats from that one and am still slightly paranoid that the DEA is going to raid me. So, yes, always check the FDA/DEA position on pharmaceuticals before bringing them to the USA!/[tangent] |
Re: Migraines
Originally Posted by Bink
(Post 11290338)
I get them from diet root beer and Orange juice.
Every time I drink either I wake up with a killer migraine. Perhaps get tested for any food intolerances which could be contributing to it? I'm currently on day 14 of a migraine (as a result of a lumbar puncture though) but it's the worst I've ever had. 8 full days of not even being able to sit up. Migraines are brutal. Hope you find what's causing them for you. Hope you are OK...sounds dreadful. :( |
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