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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Looking for advice......
Long story short, I worked Saturday night, temp went up very high I felt like someone smacked me with a brick and I collapsed. Was rushed to hospital and treated for a bleed to brain/stroke. But all tests clear and they think it’s a sudden onset migraine. I’m currently in my bed, dark room. Lots of meds but still in agony. Never had a migraine in my life and I’m struggling. I have medication but only aspirin and Cocodamal. The Dr has said it has to be 72 hours before they will consider anything stronger.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I get them often enough during to old head injuries.
My advice would be a cold towel over your eyes and a couple of ibuprofen. Maybe even buy one of those 4head sticks to use for future, I swear by mine. |
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I get Migraines once they take hold the only thing is to try and sleep them off and manage the pain. You have my utmost sympathy as they are shit!!!!
I manage them now by taking Gabapentin preemptively when the warning signs start. For its blurred vision and then the pins and needles. This normally heads the pain and sickness off.
Persist with the docs and don’t over do the painkillers you are on. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This happened to me literally the other day got home from work dizzy head absolutely pounding never felt anything like it couldn’t stand light or noise lost my appetite completely. I just went to bed took several tablets still woke up in the morning with a mild headache but nothing like what it was. I do hope yours passes as it was a horrible experience which I hope not to repeat |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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They are not nice things to get. Sometimes they are so bad I can't see and throw up uncontrollably.
I find mine come on when I'm tired and dehidrated.
You say you worked that night!
That could be a trigger for you too! Different people have different triggers, chocolate or coffee are also common.
I take a mix of two ibuprofen and two paracetamol for the pain and sleep it off, sometimes as little as 2 hours gets ride of it! |
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I'm lucky in that I only get relatively mild migraines. The second I'm unable to read the word I'm looking at I down 2 ibuprofen and 2 paracetamol and get the hell away from screens and concentrating on anything visual. Usually helps to prevent things getting any worse than a bad hangover, once I can see again that is.
Not sure if that'll help you personally OP as you're suffering from rapid onset migraines, but it helps to share I guess!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Try and recognise the trigger and warning if you get one again (I hope you don’t). Mine always start with an ocular migraine where I see bright lights and amazing patterns wherever I look. So beautiful but I know I have 15 mins to take a med and get to bed. |
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By *arksxMan
over a year ago
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I have been suffering these symptoms too.
I think it's part of this year's winter flu bug.
Personally Id stay of those painkillers they are opioid. In some people they can make the sympotos worse.
I drank lots of water ate fruit ant took selenium. It took me a few days to feel my old self again |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"They are not nice things to get. Sometimes they are so bad I can't see and throw up uncontrollably.
I find mine come on when I'm tired and dehidrated.
You say you worked that night!
That could be a trigger for you too! Different people have different triggers, chocolate or coffee are also common.
I take a mix of two ibuprofen and two paracetamol for the pain and sleep it off, sometimes as little as 2 hours gets ride of it!"
Definitely over worked (2 jobs, full time mum and studying for a degree!) and a little stressed so probably the cause. Just never had it before. X |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm lucky in that I only get relatively mild migraines. The second I'm unable to read the word I'm looking at I down 2 ibuprofen and 2 paracetamol and get the hell away from screens and concentrating on anything visual. Usually helps to prevent things getting any worse than a bad hangover, once I can see again that is.
Not sure if that'll help you personally OP as you're suffering from rapid onset migraines, but it helps to share I guess!
*Him*"
Yeah thank you but I had no pre warning. X |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"A friend of mine suffers with migraines. All he does is what you’re currently doing. Dark room, quiet, meds, and waits for it to settle. Hope it eases soon xx"
Thank you xx |
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"A friend of mine suffers with migraines. All he does is what you’re currently doing. Dark room, quiet, meds, and waits for it to settle. Hope it eases soon xx
Thank you xx"
You’re very welcome. I’ll see if he has any specific advice for you. He’s suffered for years so has his coping process down to a fine art xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"TVs and phone screens can be quite bright which isn't good for migraines. Try turning the brightness down on the screens for a while.  "
Yeah I have done this today. Not used either for 2 days, can’t even look out the window xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I read something about Daith piercings helping migraines?
I have no idea if they actually work though. "
I know a couple of migraine sufferers that's had it done and it's worked for them . I'm sure I've seen a thread on the forums about daith piercings and how it's very similar to acupuncture and is supposed to be great for migraines. I was going to suggest it then saw your comments |
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By *manaWoman
over a year ago
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I've suffered migraines since I was 14. Daith piercings do seem to help some people but not all, dark bed rest is sadly the best thing.
If it becomes regular there are treatments to stop them coming but pain relief wise, not much will help a migraine.
I feel for you, it's so horrible xx |
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"I read something about Daith piercings helping migraines?
I have no idea if they actually work though. "
I suffer a great deal from migraines. I recently had a Daith piercing done. It has helped a little, I don't get them as frequently but they can still be brutal when they do come on. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've suffered migraines since I was 14. Daith piercings do seem to help some people but not all, dark bed rest is sadly the best thing.
If it becomes regular there are treatments to stop them coming but pain relief wise, not much will help a migraine.
I feel for you, it's so horrible xx"
I’m hoping it’s just a one off. Consultant at hospital said it’s rare to get them all of a sudden at my age. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I get them often enough during to old head injuries.
My advice would be a cold towel over your eyes and a couple of ibuprofen. Maybe even buy one of those 4head sticks to use for future, I swear by mine."
I do the same towel and head stick, I have done for about 20 years after my head went tho a car window and now suffer from bad headaces ever since  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"TVs and phone screens can be quite bright which isn't good for migraines. Try turning the brightness down on the screens for a while.
Yeah I have done this today. Not used either for 2 days, can’t even look out the window xx"
See your doctor as you might have what they call " light sensitive eyes " like i do and that wont help ! |
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