Comments on: The Migraine Mystery

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:24:34 +0000

I found the best thing that works for me when I start seeing the aura is homeopathic h/a pills or migraine pills by Hyland..If I use the headache pills I take 3 under my tongue 1 at a time..within 15 minutes the aura is disappearing & my headache is very minimal.

By: I Wrote This

I Wrote This — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:37:48 +0000

Migraines do NOT always have the headache symptom, unlike what this article stated defines a migraine. This fact can definitely lead to misdiagnosis and people not realizing what they are suffering is a migraine.

Another major reason people don’t realize they get migraines is they think they have a sinus headache. Over 90% of what people think are sinus headaches are actually migraines. You don’t get an actual sinus headache without having a sinus infection, which you would already know about at that point because it would be pretty far along. Filled sinuses and stuffy noses are two of the many symptoms of migraines.

Some migraines can even have stroke-like attributes, including losing the ability to talk and move. Symptoms vary from person to person.

Also not mentioned was that it is a neurological disorder; you don’t get migraines unless you have the disorder. As the article did state, it is genetic.

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:44:32 +0000

Have had visual migraines for about 20 years, triggered mostly by bright light. Over the counter has helped, but the caffeine additive upsets my stomach. Recently came upon new information that said the “brain freeze” effect (like when you eat ice cream or drink cold liquids too fast) has been found to help those who suffer from migraines. The intense cold on the roof of the mouth seems to be the fix; I tried the theory with ice cubes, held against the roof of the mouth until gone and was thrilled that within 5 minutes, the headache had been reduced to about one twentieth of the severity. I actually took no excedrin or aspirin products and could even fall back to sleep easily.
Has worked a number of times now; best to use the ice cubes or ice pops when you first feel the headache coming on, though have used it with full blown headaches too.

By: Pat Murphy

Pat Murphy — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:26:51 +0000

I gave up trying to figure out which of my many food allergies brought on my scary aura and Migraine. If I took an antihistamine instantly, the aura would gradually disappear within 15 to 30 minutes and the actual headache would never even happen. There are 2 different anti-
histamines which work well for me : Chlorpheniramine maleate or Cetirizine.

By: Kati

Kati — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:37:23 +0000

I used to get migraines that would stretch out for days. After trying the pills the doctor gave me (without luck), I went to a naturopath and had a food allergy test done. When I cut out the the foods out of my diet that showed up as high on my allergy test (wheat, nuts), my migraines practically disappeared. I would definitely suggest getting food allergy tested for my fellow migraine sufferers.

Thanks for the article! The ginger and peppermint oil are lifesavers! I also use lavender oil (on my jaw and temples) and then rub ice over it. I didn’t know about the B2. I’ll have to get some and give it a try.

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:38:35 +0000

After suffering for years and being told it was hormones! I went to a biofeedback therapist who told me my migraines were caused by bananas. She was right! Even though my migraines did not necessarily occur after eating them, I quit eating bananas for a few months.. Within seconds of biting into a banana muffinI had a migraine. I have not eaten bananas since, and my occasional migraines are now only caused by chemical exposure (fragrances ,etc)

By: brichan

brichan — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:44:32 +0000

red tiger balm all on your head and neck.avoid eyes lips and nose.it really burns but when you get past it it works every time.i put a towel over my head and like a half hour its better

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:04:40 +0000

I, too, suffer from this painful malady. After ingesting all the counter-selling meds like candy I finally had a doctor who prescribed sumatriptan. As long as I catch it at the onset I find one pill in a period of 24 hrs as prescribed works for me. I still don’t know what causes them as yet but a good warning sign is like looking through broken glass or a pain starts in my left tempo area.

By: MW

MW — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:56:03 +0000

My doctor suggests that one theory is migraines can start anywhere between the gut and head and I find that making sure there is no slow down of gut action is important in prevention and cure of a migraine. I get them or some symptoms of them from damage due to surgeries in my abdomen. I think the vagus nerve is involved but docs never agree; it makes sense because the vagus nerve piggybacks blood vessels in the gut and the vagus nerve affects sinus, and shares fibers with the accessory nerve that can tighten up the shoulder (upper trapezius muscle); and why would not having nerve action on one side of the body’s sympathetic system functioning differently than the sympathetic system on the other side of body and brain NOT cause confusion and head pain?? Reading Wolff Headache book (medical tome regularly updated) a while back, the vagus nerve was overlooked. But what to do about it? ICE really is my friend. A small sinus spray of a novacaine preparation makes swallowing difficult but does help stop migraines for me…but be careful HOW you spray as the dura of the brain is close to the spray area and vulnerable to strong blasts from some sprays. Also anything to open one sinus (mist not spray) seems to help so sometimes I use both such a spray and a bit of novacaine preparation a compounding pharmacy makes up for me when it’s bad. Have them make it without preservatives perhaps. Endometriosis, IC, migraines are often found together–gut involvement. Scarring from past surgeries in my opinion does not do much good either. SO many triggers; so little ways to fix them.