IBS-D and MIGRAINE'S
#311873 - 07/24/07 02:40 PM
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SLHoutz56841
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Does anyone think there is a link between IBS-D and migraine's? My neuro. is at his wit's end as to what to do with me as nothing helps or it makes me sick in my stomach or just makes my IBS-D unbearable.
Any suggestions?
Thanks 
Sandra Houtz
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IBS-D, GERD, Hiatal Hernia --- very unstable
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I don't have IBS-D, but I take Maxalt for my migraines and it's WONDERFUL! I have tried so many others in the past, and nothing kicks a migraine like Maxalt. Have you tried it? What meds have you tried?
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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No, I don't think one affects the other. But maybe whatever is causing your IBS-D is also causing your migraines. Do seratonin levels affect migraine frequency and severity? Some IBSers do have seratonin abnormalities.
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I have chronic migraines and I am A, mostly D. I take Maxalt too. I do not get nauseated from it, just from the migraine itself. I also take gravol / anti nausea stuff. I do the hypnosis and go for massage therapy to also help with my migraines. I am also investigating acupuncture and visiting a naturopath to help. I average a migraine every 4 to 10 days and they last from hours up to 10 days.
Get stable, then you can start controlling your migraines better. Watch your hydration level, blood pressure and pulse. I have to drink double what you normally are recommended and I find that helps. I also monitor my bp weekly as I'm very hypotensive. I average 106 / 67.
Best of luck!!!
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Cassandra
Live like there's no tomorrow. Love like you've never loved before.
IBS A 20+ years, Chronic Migraines, Chiari Malformation (decompressed June 22, 2010), Brachial Neuritis, and ??? the list just keeps growing, but I'm still shiny side up!
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They started me off on Maxalt when I was hospitalized for a very violent migraine ... worked for a while and then it stopped ... very typical for me unfortunately 
These migraine drugs are so darn expensive too ... I have scrip coverage but at 50% of a name brand drug it's still really expensive ...
Thanks for the reminder on hydration ... that is something that does get forgotten about occassionaly and I know it does make a difference ... off to get a bottle of water 
My blood pressure and pulse have always been normal, thankfully. Except for one time when they put me on prednisone for my migraine's and it caused a terrible spike in my pulse to the level that I couldn't even count it anymore and went to the hospital ... it was scary!
It's kind of nice to know in a sad way that a migraine isn't a one day event ... mine can last for days also
Sandra Houtz
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They have checked everything on me and nothing ever tells them WHY I have migraine's ... they just keep relying on the age old diagnosis of "stress" ... yeah, I have six children, we dairy farm on 200 acres and I'm going to school myself and we homeschool 5 of the 6 children ... hmm, do I have stress? 
Sandra Houtz
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Before I went on Donnatal, every bad attack I got was preceded by a headache that was almost as bad as a migraine. It would typically last a few hours or until the worst of the attack was over. I only get those really bad headaches when an attack is coming. I never investigated whether they were migraines or not. The Donnatal has helped getting my symptoms under control and has helped with the headaches. I don't know if that helps or not. 
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Thanks for posting ... I was on Donnatal a while back but unfortunately due to my IBS-D being refractory in nature nothing works for any length of time ... frustrating as ....
Sandra Houtz
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Maybe you have a gluten sensitivity? Wheat can cause severe headaches according to the Neurology Journal Feb. 2001.In a small study, there was a severe reduction of symptoms in 7 of 9 people who followed a gluten free diet. The other 2 had some success. Gluten sensitivity can also cause gut problems, (D, bloating)as you know. Do you drink soda or eat foods with artificial sweeteners? That can also trigger migraines. Sorry in advance if you have already mentioned these things somewhere else in your postings. Dunno, just a thought.....
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Wheat is not an issue for me or gluten ... my gastro. said the food poisoning I had ruined the nervous system in my gut and thus any "medicine" is not going to help for any length of time How frustrating is that!
I do not drink soda ever (bloating), no artificial sweetners either I know they can be a huge trigger for headaches ... my neuro. does not know what to prescribe for me at this point ... I do take 50 mg. of nortriptyline at bedtime and it does help with my problem of not sleeping ... I'm one of those "types" that can never shut my mind off ...
I am seeing my neuro next week and I'll have to pick his brain a bit
Sandra Houtz
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