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Migraines? Or Headaches?
Recently, I've been experiencing a series of weird...things (can't describe it any clearer!) happening with my head. Lots of headaches, of which I just get the dull pain on one side of my head, and lately, something worse. I can't quite tell if they're migraines or not, though they seem to match descriptions given to me on websites (but I doubt they're to be trusted!).
I've been getting them on-off for the past couple of days. Usually, they come on really quickly - my only warnings are that either I'm dizzy, or there's some weird light flashing at the far corners of my eyes, or suddenly, the left side of my vision (on both eyes) has weird little dots or patterns and I can't see clearly. Which is then followed by a big stonking pain on one side of my head (one time, it's on the left, then another time, it's on the right, and vice versa). It hurts when I look up, bend down, listen to noise (any noise, not just loud), and see bright light. It's like I have to be in complete and utter darkness before I feel at ease, and even then it takes a while (usually, I just fall asleep!)
I'm not too sure if these are migraines, though I have had one before (which was connected to my combined Pill; I'm not on it now) and it's similar. I'm having normal headaches too, and random bouts of dizziness without the follow-on pain after it. I don't really want to go to the doctors just yet, because I've got an appointment for something else entirely next Tuesday, and I'm hoping I can withstand it long enough to be able to tell them then. But I've a feeling it's just going to get worse, even though I don't know what "it" is! I've no idea why I'm getting these "migraines" - the last time I had one was when I was on the combined Pill, and apparently extra oestrogen doesn't agree with me, so I was put on the mini-Pill. Apparently, my nan has a history of migraines, so there's family history. But I'm wondering if it's possible to be inherited?
I realise none of you are medically trained! But I would appreciate any help I can get!
I've been getting them on-off for the past couple of days. Usually, they come on really quickly - my only warnings are that either I'm dizzy, or there's some weird light flashing at the far corners of my eyes, or suddenly, the left side of my vision (on both eyes) has weird little dots or patterns and I can't see clearly. Which is then followed by a big stonking pain on one side of my head (one time, it's on the left, then another time, it's on the right, and vice versa). It hurts when I look up, bend down, listen to noise (any noise, not just loud), and see bright light. It's like I have to be in complete and utter darkness before I feel at ease, and even then it takes a while (usually, I just fall asleep!)
I'm not too sure if these are migraines, though I have had one before (which was connected to my combined Pill; I'm not on it now) and it's similar. I'm having normal headaches too, and random bouts of dizziness without the follow-on pain after it. I don't really want to go to the doctors just yet, because I've got an appointment for something else entirely next Tuesday, and I'm hoping I can withstand it long enough to be able to tell them then. But I've a feeling it's just going to get worse, even though I don't know what "it" is! I've no idea why I'm getting these "migraines" - the last time I had one was when I was on the combined Pill, and apparently extra oestrogen doesn't agree with me, so I was put on the mini-Pill. Apparently, my nan has a history of migraines, so there's family history. But I'm wondering if it's possible to be inherited?
I realise none of you are medically trained! But I would appreciate any help I can get!
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They definataly sound like migraines.. i used to get them frequently (every two days etc) and had to visit the doctor to make sure that they weren't the symptoms of something more serious.. i had a MRI scan which came up clear so I then was told to keep a diary of everything i ate, did and the hours i slept as well as when i got the headaches and which aspects of the migraine were connected to it. I have migraines in the family too so, whilst we managed to find out why i was getting them so much, and cut them down, i still get them quite regularly. Recommend going to your doctors so you can get to the bottom of it, and keep a big supply of migraleve with you at all times to take as soon as you feel that detached, flickery feeling.
Good luck with it x
Good luck with it x
Just noticed you say 'past couple of days' <-- there is the possibility that this is the same migraine as they have been known to last for up to a week, despite sleep and periods of lightened symptoms. So agree with you that sleep is the only respite!
lostinfantasies
Recently, I've been experiencing a series of weird...things (can't describe it any clearer!) happening with my head. Lots of headaches, of which I just get the dull pain on one side of my head, and lately, something worse. I can't quite tell if they're migraines or not, though they seem to match descriptions given to me on websites (but I doubt they're to be trusted!).
I've been getting them on-off for the past couple of days. Usually, they come on really quickly - my only warnings are that either I'm dizzy, or there's some weird light flashing at the far corners of my eyes, or suddenly, the left side of my vision (on both eyes) has weird little dots or patterns and I can't see clearly. Which is then followed by a big stonking pain on one side of my head (one time, it's on the left, then another time, it's on the right, and vice versa). It hurts when I look up, bend down, listen to noise (any noise, not just loud), and see bright light. It's like I have to be in complete and utter darkness before I feel at ease, and even then it takes a while (usually, I just fall asleep!)
I'm not too sure if these are migraines, though I have had one before (which was connected to my combined Pill; I'm not on it now) and it's similar. I'm having normal headaches too, and random bouts of dizziness without the follow-on pain after it. I don't really want to go to the doctors just yet, because I've got an appointment for something else entirely next Tuesday, and I'm hoping I can withstand it long enough to be able to tell them then. But I've a feeling it's just going to get worse, even though I don't know what "it" is! I've no idea why I'm getting these "migraines" - the last time I had one was when I was on the combined Pill, and apparently extra oestrogen doesn't agree with me, so I was put on the mini-Pill. Apparently, my nan has a history of migraines, so there's family history. But I'm wondering if it's possible to be inherited?
I realise none of you are medically trained! But I would appreciate any help I can get!
I've been getting them on-off for the past couple of days. Usually, they come on really quickly - my only warnings are that either I'm dizzy, or there's some weird light flashing at the far corners of my eyes, or suddenly, the left side of my vision (on both eyes) has weird little dots or patterns and I can't see clearly. Which is then followed by a big stonking pain on one side of my head (one time, it's on the left, then another time, it's on the right, and vice versa). It hurts when I look up, bend down, listen to noise (any noise, not just loud), and see bright light. It's like I have to be in complete and utter darkness before I feel at ease, and even then it takes a while (usually, I just fall asleep!)
I'm not too sure if these are migraines, though I have had one before (which was connected to my combined Pill; I'm not on it now) and it's similar. I'm having normal headaches too, and random bouts of dizziness without the follow-on pain after it. I don't really want to go to the doctors just yet, because I've got an appointment for something else entirely next Tuesday, and I'm hoping I can withstand it long enough to be able to tell them then. But I've a feeling it's just going to get worse, even though I don't know what "it" is! I've no idea why I'm getting these "migraines" - the last time I had one was when I was on the combined Pill, and apparently extra oestrogen doesn't agree with me, so I was put on the mini-Pill. Apparently, my nan has a history of migraines, so there's family history. But I'm wondering if it's possible to be inherited?
I realise none of you are medically trained! But I would appreciate any help I can get!
classic migraine.
like robin hood said it can be connected to stress, certain foods can increase the risk (i think cheese and red wine - anything tryptophan containing), and also (big one for girls but you are on the progesterone only pill so am unsure how relelvant this is) mentruation.
Robin*Hood
Just noticed you say 'past couple of days' <-- there is the possibility that this is the same migraine as they have been known to last for up to a week, despite sleep and periods of lightened symptoms. So agree with you that sleep is the only respite!
So this past week or so...it could all be one migraine? Blimey!
And -- is migraleve available at the chemist? Or is it on prescription? And should I start keeping a diary now?
Mr.Chavez -- yeah, I'm not too sure about the menstruation part. Because I was taken off the combined Pill straightaway as I was told I could end up with possible bleeding on the brain (no idea how true this was!) if I had another migraine while on it. Extra oestrogen simply doesn't agree with me. I'm on Cerazette at the moment, which is the mini Pill. So I've no idea if that relates to it or not!
Yes, this is definitely a migraine. I've had them since I was about 14, and they happen usually around the time of my period. My vision gets distorted and then the headache arrives. The best thing is to not get stressed when it happens. Also, dehydration contributes to it - so it is best whilst it is happening to drink plenty of water, lie down, and breathe calmly. For the first times I got it, I panicked, as I wasn't sure what it was. However, my mum reassured me it would pass, as she is a migraine sufferer herself, as was her mother (nan). So now, I try to stay as calm as possible.
Yep, it's a migraine. Migraleve is the only thing that works for me, and it's bloody expensive. 
You can get it from boots or any pharmacy
Keeping a diary of moods/food intake/activity and sleep as well as any symptoms and the duration that they last would be a good thing to do now if you are intending on going to the doctors about it... just means that they can assess it a lot quicker and get the ball rolling
Keeping a diary of moods/food intake/activity and sleep as well as any symptoms and the duration that they last would be a good thing to do now if you are intending on going to the doctors about it... just means that they can assess it a lot quicker and get the ball rolling
These are definitely migraines. I find that for headaches such as these, Migrelieve really help (pink or yellow pills) as well as a herb called Feverfew (available from any health food shop). Migraines are usually triggered by something, common things are cheese, chocolate and red wine, so keep an eye on what you're eating before they come on. When you get one, just go to bed!
My little sister suffers from them really badly, but all the medication for them makes her really sick
She just has to sleep them off. I feel so sorry for people who suffer from them... and it also peeves me off when someone with a headache says they've got a migrane... grr... I've seen what they've done to my mom and little sister - they're basicially out of action for a week afterwards.
LIke most people have said, keep your fluids up and try and avoid anything that might trigger them if possible.
Sorry I can't be more use
*hugs*
She just has to sleep them off. I feel so sorry for people who suffer from them... and it also peeves me off when someone with a headache says they've got a migrane... grr... I've seen what they've done to my mom and little sister - they're basicially out of action for a week afterwards.
LIke most people have said, keep your fluids up and try and avoid anything that might trigger them if possible.
Sorry I can't be more use
*hugs*
yep I think what you are getting is definately migraines. I suffer from migraines, and as to the reason you're getting so many right now, it may be to do with any disruptions in your routine. migraines are often triggered by changes in routine especially sleeping, eating etc. when I first came to uni, I started staying up a lot later and waking up later in the mornings, and obviously some changes in my eating (and drinking!) routine, and for the first week or two I had migraines all the time, every couple of days. It soon passed, but the same thing happened when I came back after Christmas. Take migraleve with you everywhere and as soon as you notice something going on with your vision just take them. I usually find that if you take the tablets as soon as possible the migraine isn't so bad, you just basically have to sleep it off.
hope that helps a bit
hope that helps a bit
Thanks guys!
My nan's given me some migraleve, as it's like £4.15 for a packet! She said if it works, try and get it on prescription, as I can get medication free.
So I've to keep a diary of what I'm doing, how I'm feeling, what I'm eating, etc.? And sleep? I'm sleeping a hell of a lot lately (I'm tired more now, and it's like I'm zoning out) because of these migraines, so do you think I should still mention that?
Thinking about it though, I can't really picture anything that's caused this. I'm not having as much junk food as I used to, as I've just had braces put in (I first thought this was why I was feeling dizzy re: low blood sugar?). My stress levels were really high recently, but they've eased by the fact that I'm seeing someone about my depression, I've quit an evening class (more time for my college work), and the fact that all of my deadlines are dropping off one by one as I go on. But it would be just like me to have stress manifest itself as pain! (I get IBS!)
My nan's given me some migraleve, as it's like £4.15 for a packet! She said if it works, try and get it on prescription, as I can get medication free.
So I've to keep a diary of what I'm doing, how I'm feeling, what I'm eating, etc.? And sleep? I'm sleeping a hell of a lot lately (I'm tired more now, and it's like I'm zoning out) because of these migraines, so do you think I should still mention that?
Thinking about it though, I can't really picture anything that's caused this. I'm not having as much junk food as I used to, as I've just had braces put in (I first thought this was why I was feeling dizzy re: low blood sugar?). My stress levels were really high recently, but they've eased by the fact that I'm seeing someone about my depression, I've quit an evening class (more time for my college work), and the fact that all of my deadlines are dropping off one by one as I go on. But it would be just like me to have stress manifest itself as pain! (I get IBS!)
lostinfantasies
So this past week or so...it could all be one migraine? Blimey!
And -- is migraleve available at the chemist? Or is it on prescription? And should I start keeping a diary now?
Mr.Chavez -- yeah, I'm not too sure about the menstruation part. Because I was taken off the combined Pill straightaway as I was told I could end up with possible bleeding on the brain (no idea how true this was!) if I had another migraine while on it. Extra oestrogen simply doesn't agree with me. I'm on Cerazette at the moment, which is the mini Pill. So I've no idea if that relates to it or not!
And -- is migraleve available at the chemist? Or is it on prescription? And should I start keeping a diary now?
Mr.Chavez -- yeah, I'm not too sure about the menstruation part. Because I was taken off the combined Pill straightaway as I was told I could end up with possible bleeding on the brain (no idea how true this was!) if I had another migraine while on it. Extra oestrogen simply doesn't agree with me. I'm on Cerazette at the moment, which is the mini Pill. So I've no idea if that relates to it or not!
yes, you should never take the combined pill if you have a history of migraines with aura (its the aura part that is important) as it massively increases your risk of intracranial bleeds.
cerazette though is not only safe, but is as effective as the combined pill, is as strict as the combined pill (whereas most other 'mini-pills' have a strict pill taking shedule) and in 40% of girls will completely stop their periods!
I guess this is kind of related... I've had a headache for one month and 12 days now and I can make it disappear temporarily with those Meltlets things but I don't want to have to rely on them anymore. I don't think I'm getting migraines but I do keep seeing black flashes in a kind of tunnel shape. I'm dizzy quite often, too, and I can't balance too well which is amusing for my friends. 
I don't think I'm getting migraines but I do keep seeing black flashes in a kind of tunnel shape. I'm dizzy quite often, too, and I can't balance too well which is amusing for my friends. 
if you get a really bad headache, and feel contantly sick, is that classed as a migrane? I've been getting that feeling at work a fair bit recently??
nuclearbuddha
I guess this is kind of related... I've had a headache for one month and 12 days now and I can make it disappear temporarily with those Meltlets things but I don't want to have to rely on them anymore. I don't think I'm getting migraines but I do keep seeing black flashes in a kind of tunnel shape. I'm dizzy quite often, too, and I can't balance too well which is amusing for my friends.
I don't think I'm getting migraines but I do keep seeing black flashes in a kind of tunnel shape. I'm dizzy quite often, too, and I can't balance too well which is amusing for my friends. Odd suggestion, but it could be a problem with your ears/hearing? That can often affect balence and cause dizziness
It could have something to do with the mini-pill...I'm on the injection (which is also progesterone only) and occasionally get the flashing white light, pixellated vision and dizziness. I never had anything like it before starting the injection, but it doesn't happen very often so I'm not too worried.
Unfortunately it seems you may be one of the people that hormonal contraception doesn't quite agree with However I'd wait a while to see if the problems stop.
When it happens, it's usually around the same time in the month - around where I would normally have a period if I wasn't on the injection. I find I just have to sit down and sip water until it goes away.
Unfortunately it seems you may be one of the people that hormonal contraception doesn't quite agree with
However I'd wait a while to see if the problems stop. When it happens, it's usually around the same time in the month - around where I would normally have a period if I wasn't on the injection. I find I just have to sit down and sip water until it goes away.
yea i get them sometimes , once a month. have to go to bed in darkness and find it impossible not to throw up. cause after around an hour in bed i start to shiver and feel nauseous. then if i dont fall asleep within 15 minutes i throw up. erm... yeah extreme pain in head and ****, proper horrible!
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