ok, for those who suffer migraine attacks, when do you get them, and what do you do for them?
prior to an injury in the school yard, (a teenager at the time) i never had a headache.
my injury had all the symptoms of a migraine.
Viv, I got to learn how others deal with their migraines. I've had mine for about forty-five years! I've come to terms as to how to deal with the problem. No pills and fight the light. My migraines as not as wicked before. . I've noticed what I eat has helped in reducing migraines.
No your not 'whining.' It's good to share experiences. Well, at least we know that were alone with this headache.
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ok, for those who suffer migraine attacks, when do you get them, and what do you do for them?
prior to an injury in the school yard, (a teenager at the time) i never had a headache.
my injury had all the symptoms of a migraine.
Thanks for sharing your experiences, Gretchen, Morton 68, Blacksheep and Caligirl.
Nikita, no offense whatsoever.
Gretchen, I had been taking aspirin during my teeneage years and I had no reaction. The reaction set in a few years ago when I washed down the aspirin with Pepsi, its a no, no. I always had problems swallowing aspirin.
Moreton68. if what you said works for 'men' it would interesting to consider.
BlackSheep. Yes, I'll go along with the Veg diet. I stay away from process foods. I now drink coffe, but I've gotten migraines after drinking coffee. I've fasted a number of times. I also said, my migraines developed after sustaining a head injury in school, prior to that I never had a headache.
Caligirl, your closing words would lessen the pain of migraine, "Of course, I also moved thousand miles away from the ex as well, so maybe it's the combination of the two." You gave me a laugh.
I've mentioned the light factor often. As much as I hated and destested light, I fought it. I forced my eyes to stay open and I would walk or ride a bike for 20 - 30 minutes (in the open air ) and it would gradually disappear. This is a 'tough' task to perform but like I said, it has worked for me. It's a comfort to know that I don't need meds and the migraine will last a brief time. Just what corelation air and light does to my migraine would be an interesting study.
Thanks again for your comments.
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ok, for those who suffer migraine attacks, when do you get them, and what do you do for them?
prior to an injury in the school yard, (a teenager at the time) i never had a headache.
my injury had all the symptoms of a migraine.
Thanks Momof many, Treshappy, Chimchim and Nikata. We didn't have that type of drugs in my days to relieve the migraine pains. But like I said, I didn't want to become dependant on pills. I'll take them when I'm extra tired.
Treshappy, did Susan Olsen's migraines vanish by taking certian type of drugs? This sounds like an unusual case. Vanishing migraines?
Momofmany, this fighting the light is what I tried when I was a teenager. It took many years before it finally kicked in, that's because when you throw in the other factors such as wanting to vomit and holding it in and having numbness, I couldn't always fight the light it was to unbearable. This experiment took time, but it has worked for me. Oh yes, the light was bad for me, any type. It would be an interesting study to know why it works for me. I don't mind the pain afte the vision is restored but its that weird sensation and having visual problems, that was the pits. There no longer that severe.
It must be tough with having to take care of children and six at that! Wow, what a feat, how did you do it?
Nikita, do you know how many doctors I've seen in the course of forty years with this problem? I'm content with knowing how to handle my migraines when it attacks me, I fight back.
Thanks again for your input.
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ok, for those who suffer migraine attacks, when do you get them, and what do you do for them?
prior to an injury in the school yard, (a teenager at the time) i never had a headache.
my injury had all the symptoms of a migraine.
Hytech, Garnet and Plmkrzy thanks for your input. As to pills, I 've avoided taking aspirins. Aspirins later back fired on me. If I took aspirin today, I would turn into a hulk like creature. My entire face would puff up and red blotches would start appearing on my body. One time a nurse saw these blotches popping up out my body and got scared. The mistake I made was, I downed a pepsi while taking aspirins!!!!!! It was a dangerous mix for me.
Plmkrzy yes coffee does work but I've also had migraines after taking coffee. I still drink coffee. I'm glad you got yours solved, but as you said, knock on wood.
Hytech, no, I've never tried injections.
Garnet, wow, sounds like you have what I got when I got injured. I've had mine now for over four decades. As my post said, I've learned to treat myself. The early days were miserable. What's annoying is, you get it when you lest expect it. Just when your enjoying a movie or some activity wham it hits you. If anything can spoil/ruin something you enjoy doing, a migraine will !!!!!
Yeah, I remember those dark room days. I would hide under the covers not wanting to see light or hear any noise whatsoever. That numb feeling you talk about, is something else.
As I've said, fighting the light really works. It takes a lot of will power and guts to fight the light. As to diet, I've stayed away from salt for the past 15 years, I'm eating less meat, no pork or ham. I still have bad habits but I know I will have to pay the price.
I can really, really sympathize what your going through. Thinking of death was no problem, bring it on. For me, I didn't want to become dependant on pills so I stay away from them, and I'm happy I did.
Yes, I'll have to drop you a line. Thanks again for your input.
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ok, for those who suffer migraine attacks, when do you get them, and what do you do for them?
prior to an injury in the school yard, (a teenager at the time) i never had a headache.
my injury had all the symptoms of a migraine.
OK, for those who suffer migraine attacks, when do you get them, and what do you do for them? Prior to an injury in the school yard, (a teenager at the time) I never had a headache. My injury had all the symptoms of a migraine. I've been to chiropractors, acupuncture, etc, and it has remained with me to this day. I couldn't finish school because I would get them two to three times a week. I would get them when I least expect them and I would experience numbness in the hands, arms and face. My vision was hampered, couldn't stand light or any type of noise, in fact, thinking was torture. Puking up bile was a challenge. The acid coming through your throat was one burning sensation, so, when I was attacked, I welcomed death and that was many times.
I get mine when I'm overly tired or when I'm reading and watching TV at the same time. Certian foods and sweets would trigger a migraine. I learned to fight my migraine with light, the very thing I despised. I would ride a bicycle or walk and 'force' myself to be exposed to light. Using this method over the years has lessen the duration of the pain and vision problem. Today, it will last thirty minutes the max., the shortest can be ten minutes. It's a happy day when I don't get a migraine.
What do you do for yours and how long do they last?
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jw's applied for city rezoning in order to build a six building, 1,000 unit residential complex at 85 jay st. but the folks in that neighborhood don't want it.
"dumbo neighborhood association president nancy webster says the jehovah's witnesses' residential rezoning in brooklyn poses a threat to the area's development.".
see "dumbo says no" at.
I'm with you MFM. "Why am I asking such questions that have no real answer?" I wonder what reply they would have given to a person before 1975 saying, oh you guys will be around 2003 and you'll be acquiring more real estate for your expansion?
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last evening i recieved an e-mail from my aunt who is not a jw, and she told me that my mom was taken to the hospital with a serious bowel obstruction.
my aunt knowing our family sitution felt it would be a good time to see what your mom would do.
so i called my sister who lives not to far from me.
"But then she put her hand on me and whispered she loves me." Let those words carry you for the rest of your life. No, the joke wasn't on you as you say. Your mom needs someone. We are not an island unto ourselves. You say, "Especially not me?" The very fact she put her hand on you, reveals care.
Believe me, she will remember your visit. If anything, carry those memorial thoughts with you, it will comfort you. The best and never give up hope.
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so, what do you think about the bible?
is it really ispired of god?.
i am strongly believing that the bible is nothing more than folk-tales, half-truths, and suggestions by man.
A worthwhile post to make comments on Shamus. For one, I respect the beliefs of others. To down play others faith, beliefs etc. would show a lack of respect.
The Bible is the history of a Nation, the Israelites. Who am I to ridicule and judge what is written about their relationship with their God? Sure I will 'question' the why and wherefore's about certain events and dates. Which nation or group of people can rise above others and say they're history is without blemish/question? Why, my own ancestors history is an oral history and I still pose questions. Oral history can easier be bastardized than a written history, no?
If people choose not to believe in the Bible that's their choice, I'm not going to lose sleep over it, believe me. My stance is clear, respect other opinions and their beliefs.
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some months ago i heard that hillary will be drafted as president at the democratic convention.
well, this is no longer a rumor.
on the hannity & colmes show last night, foxnews, this 'rumor' was confirmed to be true.. the reason for the public silence (not told on the show) but by the rumor mill, is to keep hillary on a low profile, not to create a public stir.
Your on Euph., your on.
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