Migraine Headaches

I have never had a migraine but there is always a first time I am sure.  My MIL gets them and said it sounds like what I have.

I have had a headache that sort of comes and goes, it is on 1 side of my head located on the side/back left side.  It sort of feels like a hammer hitting my head.  It came on Friday morning, peaked Friday night and I put ice on my neck and my head and it seems to subside.  It went away for the most part yesterday and came back late afternoon today.  Again I put the ice on and it seems to subside.  Tylenol doesn't seem to cut it.  Any headache I ever had (and I don't get many) are resolved with Tylenol or a little rest.

I have had a LOT of emotional stress this week with finding out my position has been elimiated as of June, and from what I read on WebMD this can bring on this type of headache.  It also said it is not unusual for them to last 72 hrs. 

I know no one is a Dr. but I am just curious if this sounds like a migraine.  If it lasts until tomorrow I will call the Dr but just was curious and kinda nervous because I have never had this type of thing before.

Thanks for your input.

Barb

Elfie hopes you feel better.  I don't suffer from migraines nor have I ever.  I do know that stress is a big cause of them.  I know you have been under a lot of stress lately.  Also, have you started your pre-op diet?  Cut out any foods?  Been taking vitamins?  Any changes in your diet?

Those are the things Elfie is thinking of.

Elfie

I am not trying to scare you, but since you have never had a history of migraines before, I want to ask... 

Do you have any of the following other symptoms?
SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg - especially on one side of the body.
SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause.

It probably is just a headache, and I am no doctor, but if it keeps giving you problems, or if you have any of the other symptoms, by all means see a Dr.

The symptoms I gave can be found on http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=SYMP

Gildana,

Thankfully none of those symptoms.  You bet, if it continues tomorrow, I will be going to the Dr or urgent care. 

Thanks so much for letting me know.  I appreciate you taking time to post.

Barb

Thanks Elfie.  I won't start my pre-op diet until Jan 2ns.  While I have been trying to "watch" what I eat, I think I have probably O.D.'d on sweets, which I will focus on cutting out this week.

Perhaps my body is telling me enough is enough eh?  The ice is the best as it does seem to subside it though.  We went to dinner and a movie last night and thank goodness it didn't bother me then.

Barb

Hi Barb, that's what it sounds like to me. I've suffered with migraines since I was 17 years old and up until my car accident in 2001, they generated from the base of my skull/neck area and moved up. IF they lasted longer that 24 hours, I'd go to urgent care and get a shot of Demerol mixed with an anti-nausea medication. Since my car accident they generate from the right side of my head where I hit it on the rearview mirror. I actually knocked the rearview mirror off the windshield and broke into 2 pieces when I hit it. All with my seatbelt on. For the last 7 years I have taken Vicodin and Flexeril for all pain associated with the accident. And since we can no longer take NSAIDS, Imitrex and Treximet are out of the question, as are any other migraine meds that contain NSAIDS.

Hope you feel better soon.

~Katt~

Thanks a bunch Katt.  Fortunately, I am not naseauous and can "tolerate" the pain.  Thankfully the ice seems to subside the hammer pound.  It's just weird because it comes and goes.  I won't let it get to me but will sure call the good ole Doc if things are there tomorrow.

I am so sorry to hear of your accident too.  WOW, that's terrible.

By the way, I love your new avatar, you look wonderful.

Thanks for helping.

Barb

Awwww, thanx Barb! I appreciate the compliment... =)

Hi Barb,

Sadly, I am a migraine sufferer.  I've had about 17 in this past year alone.  I have to go and get them evaluated. 

Anyways, when I get migraines they are constant pain in my head, I am very sensitive to light and I completley nautious.  I usually can't even keep water down.  It's pure misery.

I take Maxalt for my migraines.  It is not an NSAID, and they make a tablet that dissolves on your tongue.

I hope you feel better soon,

Renee

Could be a migraine or it could be a sinus problem.  I have both problems tho the migranes have gotten alot better.  Mine started in 1985, no reason, just did.  I have been to alot of different doctors about it and all say the same.  One thing I do remember that a doctor told me, if you get pain relief and the pain is gone, and then it hurts again, it's a new headache.  So if your pain went away, then came back, then you have had two headaches and not the same one.

Good luck, Diane