Migraine can anyone else that has this tell how they manager.?

Question

I have had chronic daily migraine since the age of 5 have had all the help that is availiable and trust me nothing is working i have been to they only 2 specialist in the uk and found them to be no good. i know taking medication is the worsed thing for them so does anyone know of other ways

Answer 1

The list of potential migraine triggers is extensive. A handful of well-known categories of migraine triggers—along with a few specific examples within them—are listed below. For the migraine sufferer, fore-warned is fore-armed!

Hormonal shifts. Among women (who are twice as likely as men to suffer from migraines) changing estrogen levels are a common trigger.

Stress. When evaluating the role of stress in triggering your headaches, keep in mind that stress can come from both negative and positive experiences.

Stress relief. A classic migraine pattern is someone who works or studies hard all week, only to collapse with an intense migraine on the weekend.

Sleep disturbances. Missing sleep, getting too much sleep, napping, or even going to bed and getting up on an irregular schedule can trigger migraines for some people.

Sensory stimulation. Bright lights, especially glare from the sun, can produce a migraine, as can other visual stimuli, like flashing lights or eyestrain. Smells—both pleasant and noxious—are another common trigger. Second hand cigarette smoke is a well-known migraine trigger.

Environment. Factors you have no way of controlling can trigger migraines. These include changes in the barometric pressure as weather shifts, changes in altitude (which can mean in-flight headaches), and changes in temperature or humidity.

Exertion. Particularly if you're not used to vigorous exercise, over-exertion can make it more likely that you'll get a migraine.

Medications. Overuse of some over-the-counter pain relievers can actually cause headaches. Pay close attention to your use of caffeine-containing pain relievers, since caffeine is also known to trigger migraines

Dietary triggers. In addition to skipping meals or fasting, specific foods and beverages trigger migraine headaches in many people. There are many different foods that individuals have identified as triggering their migraines. Some of the better-known dietary triggers include:

•  Caffeine in coffee, tea, or colas

•  Alcohol (particularly red wine, sherry, and beer)

•  Chocolate, including hot chocolate and cocoa

•  Tyramine-containing foods. Tyramine is a chemical by-product created by protein breaking down in aged foods, like certain cheeses. In general, the longer a food ages, the more tyramine it contains. Processed meats can contain tyramine, as well as nitrates and nitrites, which are also triggers for some people.

•  Food additives. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a key offender against people with migraines.

Five ways to help banish migraines for good

As already mentioned, many foods are strongly implicated in precipitating an attack. For this reason you may find it beneficial to consult a nutritionist to help identify and correct any food sensitivities that could be triggering your attacks. In addition, the following natural measures can help prevent as well as reduce the severity of migraines:

1. A low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. Many migraine sufferers report experiencing an attack shortly after eating too much sugary food.In addition to sweets and sugar, refined carbohydrates also cause your blood sugar levels to quickly rise. This interferes with the normal actions of various neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, which are implicated in causing migraines and can prolong the length of an attack.

The good news is that by consuming more 'healthy' fats in your diet - such as olive oil, flaxseed oil, and oily fish like mackerel, sardines and halibut - your levels of omega 3 fatty acids that are present in these foods are given a much-needed boost. Omega 3s possess excellent anti-inflammatory properties and have been shown to be particularly effective in reducing the inflammation of the nerves and arteries in the brain, thereby greatly lessening the severity of a migraine attack .

2. Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is an extremely popular herbal remedy in Germany, where it is widely used as a preventative for migraines. Fortunately the rest of Europe now finally seems to be catching on to its remarkable range of actions in this area - research has shown that it not only helps prevent attacks but can also ease migraine pain.

It works by inhibiting toxic chemicals called leukotrienes, which are released during the inflammatory process. It has also been found to help regulate the degree of widening that takes place in the arteries of the brain.The recommended dosage is one 50mg standardised butterbur extract capsule taken twice a day with meals.

Answer 2

My migraines started over forty years ago; one day I awakened to such pain that if I'd been able to think clearly would have killed myself. I've learned a great deal in the ensuing years about how to lessen, stop, and control migraines.

First, if your doctors are telling you that the migraines are the end result of an accident, accept it. I was also involved in a major accident that worsened my existing migraines, which run in my family.

Second, listen to your body. If you have an overwhelming urge to lie down, do so in a darkened room. Keep a thermal storage box by your bed that contains four frozen gel ice packs. Rotate them around your head, forehead, and eyes. Use a sleeping mask, which is weightless and will keep out all light. If you are prone too long, however, you will give yourself what is termed a black headache on top of your migraine. At this point, get up and move around. Go outside and breathe deeply (you can still wear the sleeping mask). Keep yourself well hydrated with water, no sugar added juices, and no carbonated drinks.

Pure oxygen is used to stop migraines. See if you can get an oxygen machine for your disabling migraines. Use the oxygen at full strength, breathe deeply for a couple of minutes and the migraine should dissipate.

Take a cool shower and allow the water to rehydrate your skin, and run over your head.

Avoid regularly taking pain medication, as prolonged use fools the brain into actually manufacturing migraines in order to get the meds.

If a migraine still persists, Place your bare feet into a tub of water as hot as you can stand it. Place a large bag of frozen peas on your head, and use a second bag on your forehead and eyes. This causes the blood to flow downward and will alleviate your migraine.

After you feel better and when you're confident that your migraine will not recur, take a walk.

Many migraine sufferers are susceptible to food and environmental allergies. You can do an elimination diet, which means to start with a single food, eat it and see if it causes a migraine or other type of headache. If it doesn't, you can continue to eat it. Move onto another food and do the same thing. It's best to try a single food group first, such as dairy. Try hard cheese; then try semi-soft, and then soft cheeses. Then try yogurt; milk; sour cream, and so on. Many migraine sufferers have adverse reactions to dairy products, oranges, wheat, sugars. I suggest you educate yourself on allergie reactions so you know what to test for.

And, give your MD specialists another try. Good luck.  

Answer 3

yes.. cause i too experience them..  take tyneol lay down with no celing fan on either it'll make it worse(use an air conditioner) and then try 2 take a nap! also take a wash cloth and running cold water on it then placing it over your eyes and your forehead alson works.....wearing sunglasses when the sun is out.. and the best thing which people do not want 2 believe as the cause could posibly be sleeping 2 much.. ive noticed if i wake up and go back to bed i prob. going 2 get a headache.. there all factors.. Good Luck.. and i hope i helped a lil

Answer 4

If your right side is aching, press between your left thumb and forefinger joining with your right thumb. For the other hand if your left side of the head aches.

Answer 5

Try seeing a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine.  The problem may lie in a misalignment of the spinal column, neck vertebra or something of that sort.  

Answer 6

The best tip I ever received for treating migraines is to eat a lot of hot peppers. The peppers contain a compound called capsaicin which helps to stop most types of headaches.

Answer 7

Some physical manipulation could help because something may have become misaligned in the accident.

There are a variety of options.

Chiropractice

Rolfing or Structural Integration

Osteopathy

Cranio sacral treatment

I have spoken to people in all these disciplines who have successfully worked with people who formerly had migraines.