Migraines

[Lofos-Jan]

I suffered for years and would get sparkles like a kalaidescope in my eye at the start. If I immediately took Migralieve it would almost certainly stop it in its tracks. I had to carry them everywhere with me. I moved to Cyprus in 2003 and have only had 2 since. No idea why - diet, stress levels, sunshine?

Jeanne

[Jimgward]

I carry my migraine tablets and aspirin in a little box in my pocket. If I get the ‘sparkles’ I take 1 migraine table and 3 aspirins immediately. Sometime works, sometimes not.

At one stage I was taking 8 migraines a week and was put on Beta Blockers. Eventually stopped as put on weight and had nightmares every night.

[WHL]

Always go and see a Dr, never leave it until later.

[Paul]

I used to get migraines until I found out that it was the light from florescent tubes and energy saving bulbs that started them off.
Even reflected light wound give me a migraine and this was at less than 3 feet from the light.

When I was younger it was Marks & Spencer’s Ginger bread that would set me off with a migraine so I stopped eating that and was fine till the light problem started.
Paul

[Cherry345]

I remember reading a research article a few years ago about increasing magnesium, I am sure the articles I read found a link between low magnesium and migraine attacks, I could be wrong but I thought I would mention it in case you wanted to do some research.

[Jimgward]

I cannot identify a single thing that causes migraines. Apparently the Cs are prime suspects - Caffeine, Chocolate, Cheese, Citrus..

I know someone who gets them whenever she smells Lavender...

I did get them if I look at strong light, but I suspect mine are causes by stress, lack of fluid and tiredness.... Many get them from low sugar...

So, no outright single cause.... most are had by females, some experience the light aura, so can take medication early in the process.... some get anxious, tired, yawn excessively or irritable as signs....

[Yioula]

I suffered with cluster migraine for 19 years but when I stopped drinking “proper” tea for green tea and a monthly back message I only get a mild pain above the right eye not like previously a stint of 2/3 days in bed maybe just coincidence