tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post6867514482977958477..comments2023-12-01T00:01:36.670-05:00Comments on A Different Drum: About (My) MigrainesThe dB familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15170331499885879774noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-66390614048397209922013-07-24T07:40:56.149-04:002013-07-24T07:40:56.149-04:00Thank you my sweet friend! I am glad that you no l...Thank you my sweet friend! I am glad that you no longer get them! Thank you for the prayers!The dB familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170331499885879774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-61025008935879391252013-07-24T07:39:53.735-04:002013-07-24T07:39:53.735-04:00Thank you my friend! Prayers are always appreciate...Thank you my friend! Prayers are always appreciated too! The dB familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170331499885879774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-37359752374638525042013-07-24T07:39:25.914-04:002013-07-24T07:39:25.914-04:00Well, this sounds like a better option that the De...Well, this sounds like a better option that the Depkote. Although, I have my suspicions that I just might end up with the same side effect as you. There are already days where I'm feeling quite stupid. Lol! I wonder if my dr. will consider letting me have it due to the severity of my migraines when I do get one. I'll have to ask him.The dB familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170331499885879774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-9998052663068433262013-07-24T07:37:21.713-04:002013-07-24T07:37:21.713-04:00Ugh! The weight gain! That's what I'm very...Ugh! The weight gain! That's what I'm very afraid of! I've already packed on a few too many pounds in recent years. I've never heard of Quercitin. I will have to check it out.The dB familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170331499885879774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-38106742261115246772013-07-24T07:35:54.048-04:002013-07-24T07:35:54.048-04:00I do take the B supplements, but good idea! I shou...I do take the B supplements, but good idea! I should increase my magnesium. The dB familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170331499885879774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-83033471805406268982013-07-24T07:34:59.413-04:002013-07-24T07:34:59.413-04:00It must be so hard for your dad, Michlyn. Men rare...It must be so hard for your dad, Michlyn. Men rarely get migraines and it sounds like he gets real doozies too. I'm glad he has found his triggers. It should hopefully keep them far more away.The dB familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170331499885879774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-39717408538720375842013-07-24T07:33:01.560-04:002013-07-24T07:33:01.560-04:00I will be sick in other ways if exposed to cigaret...I will be sick in other ways if exposed to cigarette smoke for a prolonged period of time. I am sure though that mold exposure is one of the things that causes my migraines. Perfume can make me downright ill even on a good day. Not necessarily a migraine, but headachy and nauseated.<br /><br />I had a bad round of migraines just over a week ago again. It' been demanded by the attending physician that I go on preventative meds now. I'm not sure how I feel about that.The dB familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170331499885879774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-80024849517933494042013-07-24T07:27:57.010-04:002013-07-24T07:27:57.010-04:00Yes, I know. How can life be stress free with seve...Yes, I know. How can life be stress free with seven kids, lol!? Thank you for the prayers, my friend.The dB familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170331499885879774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-52371444988157959502013-07-09T21:07:09.273-04:002013-07-09T21:07:09.273-04:00Oh, Deborah. You are a woman of such courage! I ha...Oh, Deborah. You are a woman of such courage! I have not experinced migranes in years, and the onset of mine had to do with BCpills also. The migranes let me know very soon the pill was not for me.( I am glad for that now for other reasons too.)<br /><br />I sm praying for you, and I will ask the Holy Spirit to remind me to continue to pray for you concerning your suffering.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710910366858293660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-6026705205931000662013-07-06T15:12:41.444-04:002013-07-06T15:12:41.444-04:00No advice from me, I don't have a clue. But I...No advice from me, I don't have a clue. But I do have prayers to offer on your behalf, sweet friend!Choate Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497073350295708213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-8824931482313433602013-07-05T12:50:00.418-04:002013-07-05T12:50:00.418-04:00I was having headaches daily and migraines once or...I was having headaches daily and migraines once or twice a week and this went on for over a year. finally I went to the neurologist and he proscribed Topomax. It has some wonky side effects, like for instance, tingling in the hands and feet, metalic taste in the mouth and oh yes, my favorite side effect, loss of appetite. Unlike Depakote, Topomax patients usually lose weight. All of the side effects dissipate with time except the loss of appetite. The whole time you take it you most likely will not gain weight. The reason I went off it was for one of the rarer side effects which is cognitive impairment. It made me stupid. I had trouble following detailed conversations or doing the corssword--but the Dr assured me this is a rare side effect.<br />You might want to take a look at this one but I think they only suggest it if your migraines are frequent.<br />Good luck!<br />Casa Bicicletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877164617383384452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-73476538584143447312013-07-05T11:08:34.329-04:002013-07-05T11:08:34.329-04:00I'm so sorry to hear about your migraines! My ...I'm so sorry to hear about your migraines! My mother had horrible migraines until she had a hysterectomy at age 47, and then they stopped. Both of my SILs get migraines, and one also just had a hysterectomy, but unfortunately she's still getting them. One thing that helped her was getting botox injections in her scalp, but the effects wore off after awhile. <br /><br />I hope that one day soon you'll find something that prevents migraines entirely. Whoever patents a drug that does away with migraines will be the richest person in the world!<br /><br />xofrancesLeft-Handed Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014518128739580267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-11347649162862349132013-07-04T20:11:42.353-04:002013-07-04T20:11:42.353-04:00Hi Deborah-
I will certainly let you know. Though ...Hi Deborah-<br />I will certainly let you know. Though I'm afraid it will be that they just want to try a new med, not looking for more of that. But I do get desperate.<br />I had 1 more question- do smells affect you? I cannot be near cigarette smoke. It is such a trigger for me. Also mold smells.And if I am in headache zone I can smell it from a mile away. Or really strong perfume but that one is not as bad.<br />Again thanks for addressing them on your blog. And the response. Hope your having a wonderful 4th of July with your family. And prayers that your streak continues!! LisaSister'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05517948056890955688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-83983806409717436092013-07-04T14:06:13.068-04:002013-07-04T14:06:13.068-04:00I have migraines and take a boatload of Depakote f...I have migraines and take a boatload of Depakote for mine. Though the drug has caused me to pack on about 40 lbs. it has also reduced my migraines from several times a week to about a couple of times a month during very specific times, so I can almost predict when one is coming. I also wear a mouth guard at night made by my dentist to prevent teeth clenching, which I do when I'm stressed--and I'm always stressed--and causes horrible headaches. That helps, too. I take Quercitin (a bioflavonoid) to help my allergies and sinus issues.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976421664487561840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-61073764179881521132013-07-03T21:40:33.930-04:002013-07-03T21:40:33.930-04:00Have you tried magnesium citrate and Methyl B-12? ...Have you tried magnesium citrate and Methyl B-12? I don't have migraines, but I have read that these two supplements can really help. I can't imagine what you must be going through. Glad you're migraine free right now!!!! God bless.Gumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-51323348823022258372013-07-03T20:40:38.174-04:002013-07-03T20:40:38.174-04:00Hi Lisa,
We do have a lot of similarities. I hope...Hi Lisa,<br /><br />We do have a lot of similarities. I hope you get some answers by going to a new neurologist. I'd love to hear what he/she tells you. Migraines are certainly one of those things I would never wish on anyone else. The big relief is to know that we're not the only ones who battle this.<br /><br />Blessings!<br />DeborahThe dB familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170331499885879774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-80154263049729593702013-07-03T12:00:46.437-04:002013-07-03T12:00:46.437-04:00Wow what a crazy journey Deborah! My dad also Is a...Wow what a crazy journey Deborah! My dad also Is allergic to mold and too must dust and ragweed and things of that sort. Although my dad has never been to the ER for an injection, it sounds like they produce a lot of relief. <br /><br />Congrats on 13 weeks, that's awesome!!!! My dad has decided that his migraines are caused by the things he eats with cream. so ice cream, sour cream, whip cream, milk, and butter. he thought it was cheese too but he can now enjoy pizza again! :) oh and chocolate! <br /><br />Hope your summer is fun, relaxing, and stress and migraine free as possible!<br />~MichlynMichlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733034144797526387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-7443031562682793332013-07-03T11:03:52.966-04:002013-07-03T11:03:52.966-04:00Hi, My name is Lisa & I sent you 1 other comme...Hi, My name is Lisa & I sent you 1 other comment asking about you migraines. It is so interesting & similar to my own. Mine started at 14 with my cycle but I also got the aura(zigzag) light in front of my eyes. During my 3 pregnancys, horrible at the beginning then nothing the rest of the preg. As Ive gotten older they have gotten worse. I have @ least 7-10 per month usually around cycle but also seem to be weather related. Or as you know for any reason. Ive been on everything under the sun & for the last few years pill Imitrex & pain pills. Also testing, Mri. There just seems to be no answer. At the end of month I go to new Nuerologist...we'll see. I don't get the auro too much anymore just get them. Usually on my right side starting at the base of my skull. Thank you for sharing about yours.Sister'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05517948056890955688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5222945587640777221.post-84644306615040532232013-07-03T00:47:22.680-04:002013-07-03T00:47:22.680-04:00Oh Deborah, my heart goes out to you. How I hate ...Oh Deborah, my heart goes out to you. How I hate things we can't FIX! I think you're doing an amazing job of educating yourself and finding a balance on how to treat yourself.<br /><br />Stress? With seven kids? Gee... I mean, even fabulous kids can bring on stress :D<br /><br />Praying for you, my friend,<br /><br />JulieHerding Grasshoppershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15668974245505544238noreply@blogger.com