MIGRAINES

[Hulablush]

I used to get really bad migraines even when I was at Primary School.

I would get a thumping headache from about midday and it would gradually get worse until the evening where I could hardly bear any light and had to lie down. It got so bad I would throw up by the end of the day. I would sleep all night and then wake up and feel okay. The headache (a less thumpy version) would come back for a few hours the following day and that would be my migraine attack over with. I would get these once every three to six months without fail ever since I can remember.

Now, they mysteriously stopped when I was 23 after I had the worst one ever (where I felt someone was smashing me over the head with a hammer once every second). :sad:

I haven't had an attack for over 3 years (joy of joys) and this is the longest time ever without one. Just after my last migraine, I had my wisdom teeth out - does anyone reckon this is connected? I know this sounds odd but I would love an explanation as to why they suddenly stopped. I am not complaining.... just wondering! I did not have a sudden diet change then either.

[Beth]

it certainly could be! wisdom teeth are very deeply rooted in the head, and there could well be pressure attached to that fact!

I know in the past when I have had tooth ache I have had a headache to add to the misery! :lol:

long may your migraine free days continue!

[Annabel]

Hula, I also get migraines and I wondered if my wisdom teeth/teeth in general might have some connection.

I have some really huge amalgam fillings and I also have a horrid habit of grinding mty teeth at night sometimes, I did mention it at the Migraine clinic and they did note it and were interested but they just dont know what causes migraines for sure do they?

anyway a month ago i took the plunge and decided to get the fillings gradually sorted out and replaced with white ones - unfortunately i also needed a few new fillings as well so I had to get those done first, but again, I have heard that there is a school of thought amongst doctors who thnk if you have bad teeth it can lead to other diseases in the body so maybe having rotten teeth , even if they dont ache, can contribute to migraine...

i do think you are onto something though and I am so pleased for you that your migraines have gone, they are the worst , I just hate them!

[Hulablush]

Thanx Beth.

Annabel - my dentist is forever banging on at me about my "gum disease" and I've been told I had that ever since I can remember so I am just amazed my teeth are still in my head and haven't dropped out. :D

Yes, I would not wish a migraine on anyone. :cry:

[Hulablush]

I wish I had shut my mouth about bloomin' migraines as I reckon I had a lighter version yesterday. :cry:

I started getting a headache in the afternoon but I thought it was down to me staring at a computer but then as it got to nearly home time waves of nausea started to wash over me. I was amazed that I managed to drive home as everytime I had to brake I thought I was going to be sick.

I had a bath which I thought would help but did not. :(

More waves of nausea continued so I had to make myself sick :sicky: otherwise it would have dragged on for hours.

It took the stuffing right out of me so I had to go to bed. :zzz:

I could not even watch BB I was so ill!!!

[Eeyore]

I get migraines but I only have 2 and a bit wisdom teeth - the other one a half have never emerged and probably won't ;)

I've had migraines for about 6 years now, a bit after the teeth arrived, but around the time we got our NFH, and they've never gone away, I told myself it was stress ;)

[Toots]

I have a really good friend who suffers from these, and she gets them so often, it's awful to know she is in so much pain...

[rb2002]

:lol: I'm touching wood as I type this. I've been lucky in recent years that my attacks have been quite mild and I can get rid using ordinary pain killers (grat=nted it takes about 2 days to go :( )

What I did find recently were theses sticky cool gel pads ( Boots do them, as do others places) which seemed to ease them so that I could get some sleep.

I've had them since I was a child, but I've never had any preventative medication. well I tell a lie, the stuff that was around when I was young that was able to be taken by a 7 year old was like a tranqueliser. My mum only let me try it for a month or so, but didn't approve of the actual preventative medicine. i've always just struggled on and dealt with the attacks. I've never thought of going back to try something else :unsure: . Luckily my attacks are fewrer now, but my mum witnessed one for the first time in years a few months ago and nearly had me at hospital. Luckily hubby was home and reminded her that it was normal for me to crawl to the toilet on all fours while squinting against the light until the painkillers worked :lol:



Its funny saying red wine is a trigger. I've never been able to drink it, the minute I taste it, I get a queasy feeling in my stomach. My mum thinks my body is telling me to avoid it ;) white is fine though :hihi: Thank goodness chocolate isn't a trigger for me, I would never survive. Its fresh cream that's my problem :(

[tiomet]

My partner gets migraines, but she had many free years until this last one, when she starting getting quite a lot of dental work done, so I am thinking there is a link.