Question:
Has anyone experienced an increase in migrains post-op?

   — moldham (posted on March 9, 2009)

March 9, 2009
I used to have severe migraines before my surgery, (Lap. Gas. Bypass, 10/31/07) and then after they went away. Now, I am noticing them again. Not as bad or as often but still a nuisance. I only take extra strength Tylenol so you know they are no where near as bad as they once were and I hope this is as bad as they get.
   — PAWLLA L.

March 9, 2009
I am 5 years out and have only just started experiencing migraines. Let me tell you - I am in some serious pain. Right now, as I write this, we are on day 14 of a migraine that just will not go away. After major sinus, allergy and female testing it has been determined that, sigh, I am in menopause, and my hormone levels are non-existent. On the good side, however, all my vitamin levels are next to near perfect so I am doing well in that respect. I have started on a preventative migraine med, but it takes a while to build up in your system, so in the meantime I am eating over-the-counter and prescription meds to get through this. I refuse to take any narcotic pain relief as I have had an alcohol problem in the past and am proud of my sobriety. Migraines suck. Kathy
   — Kathy

March 9, 2009
I am post realize band and I have been getting alot of migraines since surgery. I get one at least 1 a week or every two weeks. They are so bad I have to go to the doctor and get a shot for them. I don't know why I have been gettingthem.
   — Nicole Wilson

March 9, 2009
I experience the worst type of migraines, Cluster headaches. During the winter, I get them nearly every day. It was hard for them to GET any worse. After my surgery, my WIFE, who is a Nurse Practitioner, gave me an allergy test. We discovered that I was allergic to many more foods than I had previously KNOWN that I was allergic to. One of the WORST was to BEANS. I was a strict vegetarian for over 20 years, and a big part of my DIET was SOYBEANS and soy based foods! Once I quit eating the foods that I was allergic to, my migraines abated quite a bit. They did not quit altogether, and I still require medication on occasion, but I require medication much less often than I used to. I no longer suffer migraines on a DAILY BASIS. My migraines are not as SEVERE as they used to be when I DO suffer them. My wife has also found some homeopathic treatments that also seem to help. I am taking Magnesium Citrate (600 mg), and Malic Acid (1.5 g). I am also taking Melatonin (3 mg) and 5-HTP (100 mg). I also suffer from Fibro-Myalgia, and these help me with the sleep disorder that comes from both that, and the migraines. These seem to help quite well. I hope this helps. Hugh
   — hubarlow

March 9, 2009
I've had migraines since I was a teenager however after having RNY I can honestly say my headaches have increased dramatically. They're to the point that I see a headache specialist over an hour away from my home. I've been put on 4 different preventative medications at one time, narcotic pain medications (which I became immune to), and most recently I've started Botox injections...20 injections per session. That has so far helped me the most. I'm weaned off of all but 1 preventative and currently I can take Maxalt (a non-narcotic medication) should an attack begin. I can't remember the last time I even took a Maxalt. Hope this helps....~Christal~
   — huggygrrl

March 9, 2009
My migraines have gotten worse since surgery. I have been going through my meds like nothing flat but since I don't think they all absorb they are not seeming like they are as effective as before. Any ideas?
   — tonitoot