Migraine help?
#229604 - 12/06/05 09:11 AM
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Hi guys, I was off work yesterday with a terrible migraine caused by jaw pain (TMJ). Any med advice on how to treat a migraine? I was inhaling Tylenol and Exederin to no avail!
Otherwise, I'm pretty good!
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Hi Tina,
I don't know any specifics, but maybe have a look through some of LauraSue's older posts? I remember she used to post about her migraines a lot, and I think she had a lot of advice for other people who posted about them as well.
Sorry I couldn't be more help, I've heard migraines are just the worst! My sister used to get really bad migraines and she said that the only medication that did anything to help at all was Advil Liquigels, but I dunno how nice those would be to your tummy.
I have TMJ as well, so I know how annoying that is!
Good luck!
--Steph
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Re: Migraine help?
#229666 - 12/06/05 12:24 PM
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Nelly
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Hi S-S! I'm so sorry you had to go through a migraine; these things are never convienient. I have TMJ too and most of the things I stopped doing to control the TMJ pain worked on the migraine pain too-- a biggie of mine was chewing gum or excessive chewing of food: that always led to a migraine for me! Lack of sleep and too sweet food containing honey or mollasses, and excessive light too caused them for me almost all the time.
BF just started getting them this year. For him they're caused by staying up all night working on the computer (lack of sleep + strobing light). He takes Topamax, and that works pretty well. If he doesn't have it handy (like this weekend when he ran out) he takes benedryl plus either Excedrin migraine or tylenol.
He had a hard time keeping the tylenol down this time around, but the benedryl helped him immensely, letting him sleep off the worst stuff. 
HUGS to you!
~nelly~
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Thanks Nelly! Ugh, TMJ is so painful.
I do try to avoid chewing gum, that's definitely a trigger! I bet not getting proper sleep doesn't help me either. I've been very stressed lately so I know that's what caused this one.
I might ask for something stronger than Tylenol and Excedrin next time I'm at my doctor's or dentists.
Thanks. 
How are you gal???
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Thanks Steph.
I think those Advil Liquid gels do help. Tommy has those and I know I've used them before and they've worked. I forgot about them.
Yes, Laura Sue used to have a terrible time with migraines.
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Get to your doc and get rx's for Imitrex and Tylenol with codeine. Those 2 have turned my life around re. migraines.
Email me if you want anymore info...I'll post later. Too upset about the twins atm. 
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Hey Tina!
#229687 - 12/06/05 12:57 PM
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Nelly
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I'm ok, except for my pants being on fire.   I completely lost my Outlook account with all my emails, addresses and contacts last week, so I told BF (my techie) that he was going to wake up one day with a bunch on stamps on his face and writing that said "ABU-DHABI" on him...! Other than that, it's been quiet. I did get a bunch of passive aggressive messages from my mom this morning, the kind where she says, "CALL ME NOW" and just hangs up. She's going back to France in a few days to contest her sister's will and needed my plane ticket stubs to confirm we were at the funeral. I'll just let her handle this. I've done my time already.
Other than that, dog is fine, apartment's fine, car's fine. It snowed here last night, but only 2 inches and it's almost all melted off the roads now. Kodiak is going crazy because he loves the snow, but I can't be bothered to take him for long walks through the woods like BF does. He has a stuffed hedgehog the neighbor gave him, and it's his doll now. He carries it around from room to room and refuses to distroy it. Wonder how long that'll last.
~nelly~
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Over the past year, my sister and I both figured out on our own( I don't talk to her, so this I found out from my mom) that we both had to cut dairy out of our diets, for two different reasons. Mine for IBS, and hers because she found out that she was severly lactose intollerant. We have both suffered from migraines for 20+ years. It wasn't until my mom told me what my sister had figured out about her headaches that I too realized that mine had stopped too. Ironically, our little brother started suffering from severe headaches over the past year. I told him what we had discovered and he tried it, and headaches were gone! I don't know why this happens to us in our family, but cutting out dairy has made a huge difference in our lives. Now, I can tell you, I still occasionally try to have a yogurt( with lactaid I can handle it) but the next day I will have a headache. I don't seem to have a problem with cheese, but ice cream, milk(which I NEVER drink) and yogurt is a recipe for headache or migraine, depending on how much I had the day before, or how many days in a row I ate dairy, for me.
HTH
Alyson
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Oh Tina! I feel for you. My hubby gets migraines and they are debilitating to him. Honestly, he takes Extra Strength Excedrin. Too many of them! 3 sometimes at a time. He was given a prescription for Cafergot which is a narcotic and he says that the Excedrin works better. You can get Tylenol with Codeine in Canada over the counter can't you? My sister brings back a couple of boxes when she goes to Canada every year. Did you ever try them? Also, she's gotten prescriptions for Darvocet.
Another thing he does sometimes is takes a hot bath in the dark. I know they are just awful to have and I feel for ya! Hoping you get some good advice on how to cope with them.
Take care!
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Nothing OTC works on mine. I have a prescription for cafergot and that's the only thing that'll touch them. I have to take them with cold medicine or the nausea gets out of control. I tried Imitrex once and it did nothing.
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"It's one of the most serious things that can possibly happen to one in a battle -- to get one's head cut off." -- LC
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Wow Jen. I wonder if Cafergot is avaialble in Canada. Thanks.
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Yes I can get Tylenol with codeine here. I did take one and it helped but it knocked me out. So it's fine when I can be at home but not if I ahve to go to work.
Excedrin is good but all the caffeine in it isn't ibs-friendly. I've been taking lots of it and woke up with an attack this morning.
Thanks Lisa!
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Alyson, you're defintely right. Dairy is a HUGE trigger for me. I had tea on the weekend with my parents and had cow's milk in it. Ugh, that alone could have been enough to cause my migraine. I don't ahve much dairy but should eliminate it all again.
Thanks, very helpful info!
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Thanks Linz.
Me too, I'm devastated fro Michele and Will.
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Nelly! Nelly! Nelly!
Oh my, your mom is a hard lady to deal with. I agree that you've done your time. You don't need any aggravation from her. How is her health though?
Ha ha, too cute about the toy. Dogs rule!!!!
I miss ya and hope to see you soon-ish!
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Hi S. S. I have not posted before but have benefited from all the info on the boards for a while now.
My partner used to suffer from horrible migrains. We had to sort of wait the process out, which involved throwing up and then going to the hospital for the demoral and gravol shot and then sleeping for 48 hours. A pharmacist told me to give my partner 3 tylenol 1 (with codeine) and 2 regular advil at the onset of the headache. So far, no trips to the hospital in 2 years. Anyway, I know it sounds like a lot of meds to take at one shot for someone not used to taking pain relief, but it has been a life saver. Best of luck.
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peppermint oil (smelling it and applying on temples and on either side of nose) and feverfew (taken orally) are the ONLY thing that help my migraines! Nothing otc ever worked...
Feel better *hugs*
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The generic is ergotamine ... if that helps any. Hope you find something that helps, migraines stink! 
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jen
"It's one of the most serious things that can possibly happen to one in a battle -- to get one's head cut off." -- LC
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Thanks duckling, good advice!
And from a fellow Canadian! Which province are you in?
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Hi Tina,
I am only about an hour away from you. Beautiful, bright day in the Valley today.
Oh, another thought on the migraine issue. Someone said to take hot baths, but my information is that hot baths actually intensify the pain. Have a great day.
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Can I ask where in the Valley?? It's super nice here, sun is out and all.
I know that a heated pad does help my pain very much but I'm not sure abotu a hot bath?
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YOU KNOW WHAT?!!! I put eucalyptus oil in my bubble bath and I SWEAR it took my headache away! Must be similar to peppermint oil.
Thanks sis!
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They do!
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Well, I'd rather not say. I'm just one of those people who are skittish about giving locations on the ol' information highway. 
I do visist your city about once a week for my favorite Indian buffet. Spices don't bother me and I just can't help eating Indian food. It's my absolute favorite. My daughter lives there too, so we get to have a beer and pig out together frequently. Enjoy your day.
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That stuff opens the nasal passageways I believe!!! Def. for use when congested 
Peppermint oil is more for pain, nausea, and a "wake-up call" (it gives you energy...take a whiff when tired). It acts as a cooling agent...great on a cool washcloth for headaches. It is SOOO soothing!
I found out, btw, last night I believe...magnesium is good for migraines! I KNOW it helps my fibro....(I think this was a Dr. Weil tip...not sure though so don't quote me on his behalf!!)
Do you feel a-ok today?
*hugs*
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Oh no problem! What Indian buffet? Roses cafe?
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Indian food.
My favorite Indian restaurants here are: Roses Cafe, Haveli's, Light of India, Sitar, etc... he he
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Cool!
Yes today I'm awesome! I had my last yoga class last night and it was a super good work out. So today I'm so energetic!
But.............. tonight is the dreaded dentist appt. where I have to get my first filing. UgH!
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HI,
Our very favorite buffet is the East Indian Co. on Somerset.
There is a ton of variety and it's either Tuesday or Wed is Vegatarian night where there are only one or two meat dishes. You can also bring your own bottle of wine. Of course there is the regular corking charge, but it's still so much less expensive and I always drink red wine with my dinner! As you can tell I am very stable IBS wise. The only attacks I have these days are from eating blatant fats. I have to be careful at Haveli as sometimes they use too much corriander/cilantro and that sucks for me. TTFN
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ugh, you know my feelings on Indian food. Italian and Puerto Rican food all the way BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes they're both YUMMY as is Thai food, which you like!
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Haveli's is WAY too spicy for me.
I've never even heard of teh East Indian Co. Wow! Thanks.
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Hello Tommy,
tsk tsk for not liking Indian.(just jiving). As I think back, I don't believe I've ever been to a Puerto Rican (sp) restaraunt. What are some of the foods that I would delight my palate with? Curious and hungry.
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I don't know, maybe I would like Indian... I hate the smell of curry though! It makes me nauseous!! 
Here is a link of what Puerto Rican food is like. My mom makes most of htis stuff, however, I think it is highly unlikely you will find it in Ottawa...
http://welcome.topuertorico.org/culture/foodrink.shtml
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Tommy, thanks for the link. It looks like interesting food.
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I can personally vouch that Puero Rican food (well, the vegetarian stuff I've had) is YUMMY!!!
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Ok, so today I am making Arroz con pollo!! The recipe looks simple, I like the spices involved so.........off I go. The ham in this recipe is optional so I have optioned it out. If I can find Puerto Rican white cheese I will also make Ensalada de Tomato y Queso Blanco Puertorriqueno ( I can eat tomatoes). We are having a close friend for dinner so this will be great. I love trying food from other cultures. Enjoy your day. TTFN.
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Re: Hey Tina!
#230719 - 12/11/05 09:22 AM
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Nelly
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The mother's health is great, thanks for asking! Since her radiation, she's had her 6 month checkup and her breast cancer has not returned. One less thing to worry about, yeaa!
I can't wait to see you two again, for sure! We'll have to do some shopping at Banana Republic the next time I'm in town!
~nelly~
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COOL!
#230918 - 12/12/05 09:28 AM
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You are adventurous. I hope you like it.
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Right on!!! That's amazing news!
I can't wait to see you again too. Yep, we'll have to shop. Have you friends moved out of NYC yet?
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