Question:
Does anybody suffer from migraines?
For the past month I have been having migraines. I've had them before, but they are so much worse now. On a bad day, I will get 3 or 4. I have taken Maxalt, but I would rather figure out what is wrong and fix it. My PCP said I need to eat more carbs and he doesn't think I'm getting enough nutrition. On a few occasions, I have gone partially blind in one eye. Help! — Lisa L. (posted on June 3, 2002)
June 3, 2002
Have you tried upping your iron? I had horrible "sick" headaches
for a week and then realized that I had switched my vitamins to a brand
with no iron. The day after I started taking an iron supplement, they went
away. Just make sure they are not time release if you have an RNY. If you
fall below 800 calories a day consistently you will probably feel crappy.
Also, make sure you are getting your protein to keep your energy up. Some
carbs are necessary, so remember it's not a "sin" to eat whole
grain stuff and fruit. Hope this helps and happy losing!
— ctyst
June 3, 2002
I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing headaches. I am a bit
concerned because of your last sentence. You said you are having visual
disturbances. Has your doctor checked you for Pseudotumor cerebri? It is a
rather rare comorbidity...and to be honest, it goes undiagnosed quite
often. PTC will cause excruciating headaches that are not alleviated by
migraine meds. Reduction of spinal fluid through diuretics and/or lumbar
punctures often alleviate symptoms. PTC will cause visual disturbances
because the optic nerves become compressed because of the increased volume
of cerebral spinal fluid. PLEASE get yourself checked out. The doctor can
diagnose this condition by looking at the optic nerves of both of your
eyes. If you have bilateral papilidema, he needs to refer you to a
Neurologist and/or a Neuroopthalmologist ASAP. If you have questions or
would like more information, please feel free to send an email message
directly to me. GOOD LUCK!!! Hugs, Kathie (in Hawaii)..........
— KathieInHawaii
June 3, 2002
I also have migranes, I take emitrex, it helps greatly. You might also
want to get your hormones checked. Most migranes in women are linked to
hormones or stress. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
— deb_wls2001
September 6, 2002
I know for sure my migraines are hormonal related. In my early 20s, I was
taking strong birth control pills and got migraines. I went off them and
didn't have migraines again until about age 45, at which point the
headaches started again and slowly got more frequent and more severe till
age 52 when I went through menopause. Once menopause was over, I stopped
having headaches. I found progestrone cream was helpful in reducing the
headaches as long as I used it every day, twice a day.
— Darlene P.
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