Guest guest Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 I've been happily migraine free for a few months now until this week when I started getting a little one Wednesday that turned into a full blown screaming migraine today. I had to leave work early, and I never leave work early. Is there any holistic doctors in the cities that treat migraines? I vowed about six months ago to NEVER take the IMITREX my doctor gave me, and I think it's one of the reasons I've had a lot less migraines. That stuff made me feel jittery and only felt like it was masking the pain for a day or two, when it would come back full-force. I think I know what foods to avoid, especially MSG, heavy salts, ASPARTAME(yuck), nitrates, etc... but I think this one was brought on by new tar that they were laying on 36, combined by the sun flickering through the trees in my eyes. If someone could give me suggestions on where to go, on list or off, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, PS I know I shouldn't be staring at a computer screen but I had a little nap and am feeling a lot better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 : You already pegged it - the chemicals from the tar. In addition to additives, fragrances [chemicals] are a real trigger for me. I cannot go into stores that import a lot of clothing because they must use some kind of pesticide fumigant. I have a fragrance-free house, I do not use any personal cosmetics. I use Dr. Bronners Sal Suds for dishes and laundry, never use a fabric softener, clean with baking soda, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Sunlight just makes the pain worse but it is not a trigger for me. I wear sunglasses when I am outside all the time, even when driving but mostly because I can see better. June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Ever try a magnet necklace? My sister used to get at least one migraine per week, but she hasn't had one since she started wearing a magnet necklace. I bought one and it has helped clear up the head aches I get too. Cheyenne > > I've been happily migraine free for a few months now until this week > when I started getting a little one Wednesday that turned into a full > blown screaming migraine today. I had to leave work early, and I > never leave work early. > > Is there any holistic doctors in the cities that treat migraines? I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Also baltic sea amber necklaces help with headaches... as well as any aches and pains really. Â Great for arthritis too! Â My 16 month old daughter wears hers 24/7 to help with teething pains. Â The amber releases trace amounts of analgesic oils when worn against the skin. Â Just something else to try... I know some people who wear them around their ankle or as bracelets if you're not into necklaces Re: Migraines? Ever try a magnet necklace? My sister used to get at least one migraine per week, but she hasn't had one since she started wearing a magnet necklace. I bought one and it has helped clear up the head aches I get too. Cheyenne > > I've been happily migraine free for a few months now until this week > when I started getting a little one Wednesday that turned into a full > blown screaming migraine today. I had to leave work early, and I > never leave work early. > > Is there any holistic doctors in the cities that treat migraines? I ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Blessings, beth beth Buchele HMC* Professional Homeopath offices in St. Louis Park, MN and Menomonie, WI _ www.healthnaturally.biz_ (http://www.healthnaturally.biz/) *Homeopathic Master Clinician, Graduate of Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy, Dynamis School of Advanced Homeopathy and Luminos Homeopathic Master Clinician Course In a message dated 7/7/2008 8:29:38 A.M. Central Daylight Time, caeletnox@... writes: I'm a migraine sufferer, myself... I've gotten them since I was seven years old, and mine are hereditary. Feverfew tea works well.... Lavender oil (aromatherapy) and Peppermint oil, rubbed on the temples, forehead and the back of the head/neck is particularly useful. Nothing with stop the migraine in it's track quite like the imitrex (i have that stuff too), but When I know I'm getting one... I start using the things I've listed above, plus perhaps a cup or two of hot, strong coffee (with caffeine and a little real sugar)....and good old fashioned aspirin. I try to stay away from the pills these days...I watched my dad deal with stomach issues, at least in part from the am't of meds he took for the migraines (ie - by the handful). sometimes... sometimes...<WBR>. the best 'cure' is to make yourself vomit (that has usually helped), lay down in a dark room, tuck your head into a bed of ice...use the lavendar and peppermint oils...and try your Haven't had a migraine for three whole weeks!!! Candace Musmeci _CaeletNox@..._ (mailto:CaeletNox@...) Newburgh, NY ~Dipping into the Living Well...One product at a time~ Migraines? I've been happily migraine free for a few months now until this week when I started getting a little one Wednesday that turned into a full blown screaming migraine today. I had to leave work early, and I never leave work early. Is there any holistic doctors in the cities that treat migraines? I vowed about six months ago to NEVER take the IMITREX my doctor gave me, and I think it's one of the reasons I've had a lot less migraines. That stuff made me feel jittery and only felt like it was masking the pain for a day or two, when it would come back full-force. I think I know what foods to avoid, especially MSG, heavy salts, ASPARTAME(yuck) , nitrates, etc... but I think this one was brought on by new tar that they were laying on 36, combined by the sun flickering through the trees in my eyes. If someone could give me suggestions on where to go, on list or off, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, PS I know I shouldn't be staring at a computer screen but I had a little nap and am feeling a lot better now. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Hi Candace, If you get migraines and have to vomit to feel better, I'd do two things if I were you: 1. Keep track of EVERYTHING you've eaten and drunk within the previous 12, up to 24 yours. Perhaps your migraines are food related. 2. If you don't get good answers by tracking your food reactions, take ginger. Often the combination of intense headache and stomach upsets can be stopped dead by the ginger. I like it in the candied form, but it is a bit on the spicy side. If candied ginger doesn't work for you, buy the capsules at the health food store. Blessings, beth beth Buchele HMC* Professional Homeopath offices in St. Louis Park, MN and Menomonie, WI _ www.healthnaturally.biz_ (http://www.healthnaturally.biz/) *Homeopathic Master Clinician, Graduate of Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy, Dynamis School of Advanced Homeopathy and Luminos Homeopathic Master Clinician Course In a message dated 7/7/2008 8:29:38 A.M. Central Daylight Time, caeletnox@... writes: I'm a migraine sufferer, myself... I've gotten them since I was seven years old, and mine are hereditary. Feverfew tea works well.... Lavender oil (aromatherapy) and Peppermint oil, rubbed on the temples, forehead and the back of the head/neck is particularly useful. Nothing with stop the migraine in it's track quite like the imitrex (i have that stuff too), but When I know I'm getting one... I start using the things I've listed above, plus perhaps a cup or two of hot, strong coffee (with caffeine and a little real sugar)....and good old fashioned aspirin. I try to stay away from the pills these days...I watched my dad deal with stomach issues, at least in part from the am't of meds he took for the migraines (ie - by the handful). sometimes... sometimes...<WBR>. the best 'cure' is to make yourself vomit (that has usually helped), lay down in a dark room, tuck your head into a bed of ice...use the lavendar and peppermint oils...and try your Haven't had a migraine for three whole weeks!!! Candace Musmeci _CaeletNox@..._ (mailto:CaeletNox@...) Newburgh, NY ~Dipping into the Living Well...One product at a time~ Migraines? I've been happily migraine free for a few months now until this week when I started getting a little one Wednesday that turned into a full blown screaming migraine today. I had to leave work early, and I never leave work early. Is there any holistic doctors in the cities that treat migraines? I vowed about six months ago to NEVER take the IMITREX my doctor gave me, and I think it's one of the reasons I've had a lot less migraines. That stuff made me feel jittery and only felt like it was masking the pain for a day or two, when it would come back full-force. I think I know what foods to avoid, especially MSG, heavy salts, ASPARTAME(yuck) , nitrates, etc... but I think this one was brought on by new tar that they were laying on 36, combined by the sun flickering through the trees in my eyes. If someone could give me suggestions on where to go, on list or off, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, PS I know I shouldn't be staring at a computer screen but I had a little nap and am feeling a lot better now. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I know my husband had debilitating migraines- and simply cut caffeine. The only time he gets them is when he " splurges " and has something laced with caffeine. Just a thought. Meg Migraines? I've been happily migraine free for a few months now until this week when I started getting a little one Wednesday that turned into a full blown screaming migraine today. I had to leave work early, and I never leave work early. Is there any holistic doctors in the cities that treat migraines? I vowed about six months ago to NEVER take the IMITREX my doctor gave me, and I think it's one of the reasons I've had a lot less migraines. That stuff made me feel jittery and only felt like it was masking the pain for a day or two, when it would come back full-force. I think I know what foods to avoid, especially MSG, heavy salts, ASPARTAME(yuck) , nitrates, etc... but I think this one was brought on by new tar that they were laying on 36, combined by the sun flickering through the trees in my eyes. If someone could give me suggestions on where to go, on list or off, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, PS I know I shouldn't be staring at a computer screen but I had a little nap and am feeling a lot better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I've started using " real " ginger ale from an organic farm that supplies our co-op. I only have to drink a little bit and it seems to help ALOT. Thankfully, I don't get them so bad that I need to vomit as often as I used to... now, staying away from my triggers (all the typicals - chocolate, processed foods, citrus, etc) has helped tremendously... now I seem to only get " hormonal " migraines... anywhere from 4 days before to 4 days into my menses. I figure I can handle a wicked headache if it's not so frequent... <G> Before I started going more " traditional " in my foods, oy, the headaches were once or twice a WEEK!...thats why the PCP gave me the imitrex..I just don't like to take it unless it's one of those headaches that I feel like maybe I should go to the E.R. Thankfully, i've not had to do THAT since my Da was killed, January '07... and that was complete and total stress Candace Musmeci CaeletNox@... Newburgh, NY ~Dipping into the Living Well...One product at a time~ __,_.Hi Candace, If you get migraines and have to vomit to feel better, I'd do two things if I were you: 1. Keep track of EVERYTHING you've eaten and drunk within the previous 12, up to 24 yours. Perhaps your migraines are food related. 2. If you don't get good answers by tracking your food reactions, take ginger. Often the combination of intense headache and stomach upsets can be stopped dead by the ginger. I like it in the candied form, but it is a bit on the spicy side. If candied ginger doesn't work for you, buy the capsules at the health food store. Blessings, beth_,___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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