Comments on: My Relationship with Complicated Migraine http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/2009/07/my-relationship-with-complicated-migraine/ Things That Make You Go Hmmm... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:59:20 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Mickey Busby http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/2009/07/my-relationship-with-complicated-migraine/comment-page-1/#comment-9949 Mickey Busby Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:01:42 +0000 http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/?p=3385#comment-9949 Hi Katy. I have suffered from "Migraine with Complications" for about 20 years. It began with migraines, then morphed into a numbness that begins in the tip of my right little finger and creeps up the right side of my body to my face and down to my right toes. My doctor found that it is related to food allergies. I can no longer eat, or even touch, ANY shellfish, msg, or cayenne pepper. I visited your farm about 6 years ago. I would love to chat with you on my regular email, if you have the opportunity. Mickey Hi Katy. I have suffered from “Migraine with Complications” for about 20 years. It began with migraines, then morphed into a numbness that begins in the tip of my right little finger and creeps up the right side of my body to my face and down to my right toes. My doctor found that it is related to food allergies. I can no longer eat, or even touch, ANY shellfish, msg, or cayenne pepper. I visited your farm about 6 years ago. I would love to chat with you on my regular email, if you have the opportunity. Mickey

]]> By: rlkmdmom http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/2009/07/my-relationship-with-complicated-migraine/comment-page-1/#comment-3777 rlkmdmom Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:18:30 +0000 http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/?p=3385#comment-3777 I just recently noted you post on migraines. Yes, they are hormonally related. This happens in the pregnant and nonpregnant state. Medication does help and need not be scary stuff. REgardless of treatment type, migraine suffers are at an increased risk for stroke. Thus prevention needs to be the focus. There are multiple medications now to help with this problem. You need to see a migraine specialist - yes there are people who do this. Start at the closest medical school. If they don't have a program, try Emory. Do not take Imitrex or anything related to it. It could cause your transient symptoms to become permanent. I just recently noted you post on migraines. Yes, they are hormonally related. This happens in the pregnant and nonpregnant state. Medication does help and need not be scary stuff. REgardless of treatment type, migraine suffers are at an increased risk for stroke. Thus prevention needs to be the focus. There are multiple medications now to help with this problem. You need to see a migraine specialist – yes there are people who do this. Start at the closest medical school. If they don’t have a program, try Emory. Do not take Imitrex or anything related to it. It could cause your transient symptoms to become permanent.

]]> By: Burton Kent http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/2009/07/my-relationship-with-complicated-migraine/comment-page-1/#comment-2868 Burton Kent Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:20:02 +0000 http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/?p=3385#comment-2868 Two of my ex-girlfriends (still good friends) have had a LOT of success with acupuncture for migraines. One was even having rebound migraines that meant she had to take her meds daily. The other is using acupuncture for fertility too. Two of my ex-girlfriends (still good friends) have had a LOT of success with acupuncture for migraines. One was even having rebound migraines that meant she had to take her meds daily. The other is using acupuncture for fertility too.

]]> By: Llama http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/2009/07/my-relationship-with-complicated-migraine/comment-page-1/#comment-2743 Llama Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:48:52 +0000 http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/?p=3385#comment-2743 Migraines are evil! Imitrex sent me to to the hospital with chest pains and breathing issues,Topamax made me freaky, most of the others worked for awhile but eventually either became non effective or caused rebounds. Now I have Darvocet and Phenergan on hand to treat them early sometimes combined with Benadryl. If they don't work it is off to the Er for an IV full of the good stuff.(Although the hell of waiting in an ER waiting room full of loud,obnoxious people eating the smelliest food they kind find is no joy) Migraines are evil! Imitrex sent me to to the hospital with chest pains and breathing issues,Topamax made me freaky, most of the others worked for awhile but eventually either became non effective or caused rebounds. Now I have Darvocet and Phenergan on hand to treat them early sometimes combined with Benadryl. If they don’t work it is off to the Er for an IV full of the good stuff.(Although the hell of waiting in an ER waiting room full of loud,obnoxious people eating the smelliest food they kind find is no joy)

]]> By: Rolf Barbakken http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/2009/07/my-relationship-with-complicated-migraine/comment-page-1/#comment-2671 Rolf Barbakken Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:21:14 +0000 http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/?p=3385#comment-2671 My mother had severe migraines and I inherited some of it. It hurts so bad sometimes I literly loose my mind a little and want to cut out the "evil" part. I truly feel for you, Katy. My mother had severe migraines and I inherited some of it. It hurts so bad sometimes I literly loose my mind a little and want to cut out the “evil” part. I truly feel for you, Katy.

]]> By: Vision Care http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/2009/07/my-relationship-with-complicated-migraine/comment-page-1/#comment-2670 Vision Care Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:14:24 +0000 http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/?p=3385#comment-2670 Alcohol, caffeine and food additives can also trigger migraines. <a href="http://blog.eyecare24.com/" rel="nofollow">Vision Care</a> Alcohol, caffeine and food additives can also trigger migraines. Vision Care

]]> By: Jenni http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/2009/07/my-relationship-with-complicated-migraine/comment-page-1/#comment-2669 Jenni Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:49:15 +0000 http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/?p=3385#comment-2669 Yet another thing we have in common- migraine- ick! never wanting to be a test case for neurologists myself, I totally get where you are coming from- the "we aren't really sure if this will help or not, could actually be worse" line of thinking kept me quite okay with my choice to steer clear if doctors for headache treatment! Yet another thing we have in common- migraine- ick!

never wanting to be a test case for neurologists myself, I totally get where you are coming from- the “we aren’t really sure if this will help or not, could actually be worse” line of thinking kept me quite okay with my choice to steer clear if doctors for headache treatment!

]]> By: Michele http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/2009/07/my-relationship-with-complicated-migraine/comment-page-1/#comment-2668 Michele Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:23:41 +0000 http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/?p=3385#comment-2668 Just stopping in... I get migrains too with the aura and mild aphasia too, no triggers here except the hormones! Like I can control that, especially now that I have started menopause. I take Imitrex, the trick is taking it when you see the first signs of a headache coming on. My primary care doctor has put me on Topomax, it is an anti-seizure med, a small dose daily to help prevent them. I have noticed no side effects and it has decreased the frequentcy of my headaches. So, anyway, I can relate to your pain! ~Michele from By Your Side Just stopping in…
I get migrains too with the aura and mild aphasia too, no triggers here except the hormones! Like I can control that, especially now that I have started menopause. I take Imitrex, the trick is taking it when you see the first signs of a headache coming on. My primary care doctor has put me on Topomax, it is an anti-seizure med, a small dose daily to help prevent them. I have noticed no side effects and it has decreased the frequentcy of my headaches.
So, anyway, I can relate to your pain!
~Michele from By Your Side

]]> By: Traveling Ann http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/2009/07/my-relationship-with-complicated-migraine/comment-page-1/#comment-2667 Traveling Ann Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:05:15 +0000 http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/?p=3385#comment-2667 Wow, you poor thing. Your big nasty migraine make mine seem a walk in the park. I did triptans for a while, I swear they made my migraines worse--they started lasting longer and were more likely to rebound. I ditched all the drugs, uh, 2 years ago in favor of acupuncture. It seemed to help. Now I'm back to hugging my bottle of Excedrine and hiding under the covers. Have you looked into the holistic route? When all else fails, right? Wow, you poor thing. Your big nasty migraine make mine seem a walk in the park.
I did triptans for a while, I swear they made my migraines worse–they started lasting longer and were more likely to rebound.
I ditched all the drugs, uh, 2 years ago in favor of acupuncture. It seemed to help. Now I’m back to hugging my bottle of Excedrine and hiding under the covers.
Have you looked into the holistic route? When all else fails, right?

]]> By: Sara http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/2009/07/my-relationship-with-complicated-migraine/comment-page-1/#comment-2666 Sara Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:58:25 +0000 http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/?p=3385#comment-2666 I have to start by saying that I am commenting from my phone, so I apologize in advance for typos. I had to comment and I'm worried I might forget if I don't do it now! I also have complicated migraines, and I am fascinated by your story. There was a period in my life a few years ago when I had a headache every day for months and months. I eventually got it under control, but the past 2.5 weeks, it's been happening again, and it terrifes me. I already feel nervous that the dull pain behind my left eye is going to turn into a terrible, raging migraine. But I don't want to take anything for it until I know, because I am afraid of rebound headaches. One thing I have to say is this: it's too late for you. Headaches have already taken over your life. Anytime you have to worry about the next headache, anytime plans are canceled, anytime you curl up in pain or can't get something done that MUST be done...the headaches are in control. Complicated migraine affects far fewer people with migraine, and it's really scary. I feel ya. I don't know if you have a different kind of issue than other people that might cause your first doctor to warn you about the triptans. But if not... Man, I want to kill him. Imitrex is the only thing that has ever helped me, and my life without it would be AWFUL. I am afraid to get pregnant because of migraines without iimitrex. I can only imagine what you are going through...and with kids! I am so sorry! I have to start by saying that I am commenting from my phone, so I apologize in advance for typos. I had to comment and I’m worried I might forget if I don’t do it now!

I also have complicated migraines, and I am fascinated by your story. There was a period in my life a few years ago when I had a headache every day for months and months. I eventually got it under control, but the past 2.5 weeks, it’s been happening again, and it terrifes me. I already feel nervous that the dull pain behind my left eye is going to turn into a terrible, raging migraine. But I don’t want to take anything for it until I know, because I am afraid of rebound headaches.

One thing I have to say is this: it’s too late for you. Headaches have already taken over your life. Anytime you have to worry about the next headache, anytime plans are canceled, anytime you curl up in pain or can’t get something done that MUST be done…the headaches are in control. Complicated migraine affects far fewer people with migraine, and it’s really scary. I feel ya. I don’t know if you have a different kind of issue than other people that might cause your first doctor to warn you about the triptans. But if not… Man, I want to kill him. Imitrex is the only thing that has ever helped me, and my life without it would be AWFUL. I am afraid to get pregnant because of migraines without iimitrex. I can only imagine what you are going through…and with kids! I am so sorry!

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