Migraine

[JudithC]

I am just so pissed, my apologies for the word. I no sooner think that ahhh, tummy hasn't really bothered me in a bout a week, I am on my lowest dose of pred, and I think I might make it to remission......head goes off on me and I'm on my 2nd day of a full migraine. Of course with that comes the nausea, etc.. Ok, count my blessings....tummy still ok, no D, and 'this too shall pass'. Deep breath. I haven't shared my feelings with hubby and family because they worry waaaay too much. Thank you for allowing me to do it here.

 

[Goldfish]

Nightmare! Hope it goes soon. I get headaches a bit too anyway. (Before diagnosis) Not sure if you can take paracetamol with pentasa? Do though. Are you able to take anything? Should you take anything?

 

[JudithC]

I have Fiorinol (tylenol/codeine/caffeine) which usually works ok if I catch migraine at the beginning. Not so this time. I just have to wait it through with regular tylenol now.

 

[Goldfish]

Nightmare! If you have any lavender essential oil, rub some on your forehead. I find that can help a little. I really hope it goes soon for you.:frown:

 

[rygon]

I got bad headaches when weaning off pred, lasted about 5 days, 2days later i had to drop a dose and it went like that for about a mnth lol.

Make sure you have plenty of water. I also use dyralite (sp?) to get enough minerals in me cos of dehydration. Seemed to work well. I also fid tiger balm (white) to help, its made with menthol so cools the skin down. Works so well on hangovers/headaches/stomach/ joints etc

 

[JudithC]

Rygon, I had no clue it could be related to weaning off Pred. I don't know what dyralite might be, probably a different name in US, but I shall look that up. thank you sincerely.

 

[rygon]

no probs,
heres a link to what it does http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100000800.html

 

[Astra]

I was given Amitriptyline for my headaches after the steroids. It's also helped with joint pain and the cramps, restless legs and it keeps you calm!
Another alternative is Feverfew, a herb to treat migraines etc.
I drink Dioralyte too to boost up electrolytes when I'm dehydrated, I think it's like your Gatorade or Powerade?
hope you feel better soon
xxx

 

[JudithC]

Thank you all, the migraine has finally passed. Your kindness is much appreciated.

 

[tiloah]

Have you ever seen a neurologist for your migraines? How often do you get them? I used to live through my migraines (I have NO IDEA now how I did that) and the nausea and the incapacitating agony... now I take triptans and for the most part they stop the migraine in its tracks. Instead of being out for days I now usually just have to take a short nap. I've touted the benefits of them on here a couple of times before.

In any case, I'm glad to hear it has passed and you are feeling better. I understand how truly disabling they can be and it's always good to know somebody else understands (even if you wouldn't wish it on them).

 

[Goldfish]

Very relieved its over Judith. There really is nothing worse....well prob apart from the flares but anyway I'm glad you can relax now