Migrains Almost Daily.

Speaking to a doctor is definitely the no 1 thing you should do, especially if migraines are a new thing for you. A Dr can make sure that is the correct diagnosis and you can then look at treatments.

I’ve never really found for my migraines although missing a meal can start one off. I get spells of having them daily then I don’t have one for ages. There’s no rhyme nor reason to it.

There’s a report today on the BBC about medications. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y3xw5yn85o

I suffered from migraines for years but it was always worse when I was away from home.
Eventually the cause was traced to artificial sweeteners, which are in everything nowadays. I now avoid them and hardly ever suffer.
You need to find the cause of your pain. We are all different and only a professional can really help.

I have suffered with terrible migraines since I was about 15. I don't seem to have a food trigger, but stress/anxiety sets .
me off. The migraines last about 3 days, with another 3 days to recover, as they wipe me out completely.

I now take 1 Propanalol (40mg) every night , as a preventative. It does seem to help, but there is the added problem of weight gain , which is why I refused it before.

If I catch the migraine soon enough ( ie when I just have the flashing lights, before the pain starts), I take Sumatriptan. I then have to take Lansoprazole to counter the sickness.
If not, I alternate co-codamol 30/500 with Ibuprofen, and wait for it to pass.

I have seen the Dr numerous times over the years, been hospitalised twice, had 2 brain scans, and all they say is "You have migraine"!

You have my sympathy beautybumble, hope you find something to help. xx

pascal30

I found that chocolate and red wine seemed to trigger one for me.. but there was probably stress as well

Those were my triggers. I was plagued by them until the menopause and they suddenly stopped.

I had one, when seriously ill in hospital. All hell let loose and I was rushed off to have scans, despite me saying this was the norm for me.
It was indeed a migraine and I was so relieved to find there was nothing sinister.

Op, you really need to see a doctor to rule out other causes.

I found that chocolate and red wine seemed to trigger one for me.. but there was probably stress as well

I’m pretty sure all of us here with migraine have been through the mill and gone to go for a regimen. Mine includes Topirimate, sumatriptan, propanalol and avoiding known triggers. I have suffered since childhood and feel for you.
Maybe you are suffering cluster headaches also. But do go and get diagnosed and a prescription that is tailored to you.

I take a low dose of Amitriptyline each night (10 grams only) I’ve been doing this for the past twenty years and almost never get a full blown migraine. I used to get two a week. Sometimes I can feel one coming on but it doesn’t develop. The amitriptyline makes you feel awful when you first take it but your body soon adapts. Hope this helps. It’s worth a try. Migraines are such miserable things

I would recommend seeing a doctor as they will check other causes. It’s possible that you need to have your BP checked and medication prescribed or adjusted. Don’t delay.

Make an appointment asap with your GP and also, from today, keep a diary of what you think may trigger them: stress, pollen, barometer, weather etc. together with any other symptoms you may be feeling both physical and emotional. Present your doctor with the results of your diary so they can get a clearer picture of your day.

You really must see your GP - wishing you well migraines are miserable aren't they.

There are a number of new medications that can help and many hospitals have migraine clinics. My dd also finds a Tens machine very helpful. See your GP asap.

Do you know what your triggers are? Mine have changed as I have got older. Smells have become a trigger when they never used to. Being over-tired is another trigger. Medication can be another one. I find it is a combination of more than one trigger that gives me a migraine.
I try to work out my triggers and avoid them as much as possible rather than take medication. I do still get migraines frequently though the pain is less severe than when I was young.

I take naramig prescribed by doctor. No OTC remedies have ever worked for me. Daily migraines really are something you should get checked out. I had a brain MRI last year and I have a new course of treatment.

You should see a doc asap

I take Sumatriptan prescribed by GP along with Domperidone to prevent sickness.