Question:
Why do I have migraines?

I am about 2 months post op. For the past couple of weeks I have been having migraine headaches. Has anyone else had this?    — [Anonymous] (posted on August 26, 1999)

August 26, 1999
Hi, Did you have sleep apena? If so, have you quit using your c-pap machine? If so, you may need to go back to using it. I know when I quit using mine, due to a really bad sore on my nose. I started geting excruating headaches that felt just as bad as a migraine headache, but what it was lack of oxegen getting to my brain. As soon as I went back on the c-pap, the headaches went away. I don't know if this is your problem, but I thought I would throw it out there for you in case it would be. I hope you get some relief. Hugs, Edie [email protected] Open RNY Starting weight 369lb, BMI 67 8/13/99 341lb, BMI 64.5, 28lb lost 8/20/99 339lb, BMI 64.1, 30lb lost Surgery Date: July 27, 1999 Dr. Baker/Little Rock, Arkansas "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched...but are felt in the heart." Helen Keller
   — Edie L.

August 26, 1999
I am also 2 months post-op and have began having migrane headaches.
   — Colleen H.

August 26, 1999
I get migraines if I eat anything that has nutri-sweet in it. Had used products that contained nutri-sweet for years. When I stated getting migraines, tried various things to no avail. The headaches just got worst and more frequent. A friend who was seeing a doctor for migraines was told to elimate nutri-sweet from her diet. I stopped using nutri-sweet, the headaches stopped. I am pre sugery.
   — Earleen C.

August 26, 1999
Yes- I too have been having migranes. And you know the only thing over the counter for migranes is Excedrin ( which we are not supposed to take) I called Addison Hospital to ask about it. The doctor said I could take Excedrin Migrane as soon as it starts and it would be ok. So thats what I've been doing. As soon as it starts, I take it and it goes immed. I also called to get a referral fora doctor close to me how knew about this operation and all it possible complications that could sort of give me post-op care but they haven't gotten back with me. I am very dissatisfied with my post op care. I think I need better follow-op care than what I'm getting. I haven't found the cause of the migranes yet. Please if you find out e-mail me ok. Sheila Winters RNY-March 26,99 ( 85 pounds down)
   — Sheila W.

October 29, 1999
Hi, I know this is an old question but I wanted to respond in case you or anyone else is having this problem. I had not had migraines for years and at about 3 weeks postop got one so severe I had to go into the Dr's and get a shot. After this I got them every few days for a couple weeks. I got a prescription for Imitrex which is an injection I would give myself at onset of headache, and it worked really well for me. I asked my surgeon why I suddenly began having these migraines all the time and he said that it was very common after WLS for people to have exacerbations of migraines and they didn't know if it was because of hormones released by fat cells in the first weeks of ultra rapid weight loss or just the drastic change in eating habits that triggers this. He said that they will slow down in frequency as your body adjusts and that has been the case for me. Good luck to you and all of us.
   — Cheryl W.