Re: Fibromyalgia and or migraines

[Guest guest]

Hey Scout - haven't had the fibro although some of my cousins do, but I can

definitely talk to you about migraines. I have had migraines since my teens. I

have what is called classical migraine syndrome - meaning I get glittering spots

in my vision, then a blind spot, followed by the headache and nausea. I should

point out that I don't always get the headache, but I get the " aura " beforehand.

By doing the following things, I have nearly eliminated my migraines. If I

stick to these things, I don't get them. Here's the scoop.

1.) One cup of tea a day. Period. No more. If I get into a phase where I

have a migraine, I cut out all caffeine for a few weeks. The neurologist said

people with migraines have what he called " hair trigger blood vessels " and even

small amounts of caffeine can throw you into a viscious circle of getting them.

It was difficult to cut my caffeine intake to this small amount, but it was

worth it. I got major withdrawal headaches while I cut down. It took about 2

weeks.

2.) I take one baby aspirin every day. This was recommended by the

neurologist. I have also read about a Harvard Medical School study that showed

that people on apsirin therapy cut their migraines in half if not eliminated

them altogether.

3.) I purchased a product sold at drugstores called Slo-Mag. You can find it

online. I buy it at CVS. It is a time released magnesium supplement.

Magnesium keeps your vessels relaxed and keeps the " hair trigger " syndrome at

bay. I did a lot of research of supplements for the vessels and picked this

one. Most people these days are deficient in magnesium. Even if you eat your

veggies, the soil is so depleted, you won't be getting enough. Pleasant side

effect of taking magnesium - it helps with restless leg syndrome and also helps

promote deeper sleep.

4.) I finally identified my trigger foods - citrus, pork, red wine, mushrooms

and (believe or not) pineapple. I don't eat them ever.

So - if I do everything on this list and stay away from my triggers, I almost

never get a migraine. And that's after having them weekly and sometimes daily

for years. Hope this helps.

Tag

Fibromyalgia and or migraines

I read in several BP books that kids of are suseptible to developing

fibromyalgia and/or migraines. I have both, it is quite debilitating. I had

my first migraine that I can remember in 3rd grade, and my parents did

little to help me. They taught me to stuff the pain and of course that made

it worse. They did take me to one pediatrician, who basically said it was in

my head,which is probably a reflection of what my mother told him. I was 25

before a real doctor diagnosed me and got me treatment. By then it had

progressed into fibro.

Just wondering if anyone else has this problem and if anything has helped

treat it?

[Guest guest]

Thank you sweetie!

>

> Hey Scout - haven't had the fibro although some of my cousins do, but I

> can definitely talk to you about migraines. I have had migraines since my

> teens. I have what is called classical migraine syndrome - meaning I get

> glittering spots in my vision, then a blind spot, followed by the headache

> and nausea. I should point out that I don't always get the headache, but I

> get the " aura " beforehand. By doing the following things, I have nearly

> eliminated my migraines. If I stick to these things, I don't get

> them. Here's the scoop.

>

> 1.) One cup of tea a day. Period. No more. If I get into a phase where

> I have a migraine, I cut out all caffeine for a few weeks. The neurologist

> said people with migraines have what he called " hair trigger blood vessels "

> and even small amounts of caffeine can throw you into a viscious circle of

> getting them. It was difficult to cut my caffeine intake to this small

> amount, but it was worth it. I got major withdrawal headaches while I cut

> down. It took about 2 weeks.

>

> 2.) I take one baby aspirin every day. This was recommended by the

> neurologist. I have also read about a Harvard Medical School study that

> showed that people on apsirin therapy cut their migraines in half if not

> eliminated them altogether.

>

> 3.) I purchased a product sold at drugstores called Slo-Mag. You can

> find it online. I buy it at CVS. It is a time released magnesium

> supplement. Magnesium keeps your vessels relaxed and keeps the " hair

> trigger " syndrome at bay. I did a lot of research of supplements for the

> vessels and picked this one. Most people these days are deficient in

> magnesium. Even if you eat your veggies, the soil is so depleted, you won't

> be getting enough. Pleasant side effect of taking magnesium - it helps with

> restless leg syndrome and also helps promote deeper sleep.

>

> 4.) I finally identified my trigger foods - citrus, pork, red wine,

> mushrooms and (believe or not) pineapple. I don't eat them ever.

>

> So - if I do everything on this list and stay away from my triggers, I

> almost never get a migraine. And that's after having them weekly and

> sometimes daily for years. Hope this helps.

>

> Tag

>

>

> Fibromyalgia and or migraines

>

> I read in several BP books that kids of are suseptible to developing

> fibromyalgia and/or migraines. I have both, it is quite debilitating. I

> had

> my first migraine that I can remember in 3rd grade, and my parents did

> little to help me. They taught me to stuff the pain and of course that

> made

> it worse. They did take me to one pediatrician, who basically said it was

> in

> my head,which is probably a reflection of what my mother told him. I was

> 25

> before a real doctor diagnosed me and got me treatment. By then it had

> progressed into fibro.

>

> Just wondering if anyone else has this problem and if anything has helped

> treat it?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Anytime.

Fibromyalgia and or migraines

>

> I read in several BP books that kids of are suseptible to developing

> fibromyalgia and/or migraines. I have both, it is quite debilitating. I

> had

> my first migraine that I can remember in 3rd grade, and my parents did

> little to help me. They taught me to stuff the pain and of course that

> made

> it worse. They did take me to one pediatrician, who basically said it was

> in

> my head,which is probably a reflection of what my mother told him. I was

> 25

> before a real doctor diagnosed me and got me treatment. By then it had

> progressed into fibro..

>

> Just wondering if anyone else has this problem and if anything has helped

> treat it?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you sweetheart. Right now I am looking into possible emotional/mental

causes to see if it can help.

>

> GirlScout,

> I used to get terrible debilitating headaches when I was in high

> school. I don't know if they were officially migraines but wow, I sure

> have sympathy for those of you that have out and out migraines. Mine

> were the down-for-the-count, puking, need-the-dark, kind of headaches.

> I eliminated them by modifying my diet. NO artificial sweetners, NO

> MSG and I try (it's hard) to stick to a gluten free, high antioxidant

> diet. That has helped me immensely.

> Hope this helps,

> Mercy

>

>

> >

> > I read in several BP books that kids of are suseptible to developing

> > fibromyalgia and/or migraines.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You are most welcome! Let us know how things go.

Mercy

> >

> > GirlScout,

> > I used to get terrible debilitating headaches

[Guest guest]

Yes! Most definitely! I read a study a few days ago (I subscribe

to several health newsletters) and it said that artificial

sweeteners are linked to Multiple Sclerosis -- and who knows what

other nerve related ailments. In the past I've heard it linked to

brain tumors. I've read it's just flat out poison for the body.

I've gotten headaches from them, too. I forbid diet drinks in the

house now.

-Kyla

>

> I think the artificial sweeteners are a really big deal too. They

give me a weird headache if I accidentally eat something with them

in it.

>

> Tag

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Kyla,

YES!! Dr. Mercola has some awesome resources/articles on artificial

sweetners. (www.mercola.com) My reactions were similar to arthritis

and a horrible case of the flu. My body ached so terribly, every

joint. Then I got a headache which was more like vertigo than a real

headache. I was so dizzy and foggy-headed that I couldn't stand up

or open my eyes. I won't allow them in my house either. Raw sugar

or Stevia only.

Bad stuff.

Kindest regards,

Mercy

> >

> > I think the artificial sweeteners are a really big deal too.

They

> give me a weird headache if I accidentally eat something with them

> in it.

> >

> > Tag

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Tag -- I believe it! And I've got a couple of books on the FDA as

relates to the pharmaceutical industry -- not a very pretty picture of

either one!

-Kyla

[Guest guest]

Mercy -- Dr. Mercola, That's one of the newsletters! We have a

neighbor who was a successful tax attorney with the biggest firm in

the city -- he got a " flu " and has hardly been able to get out of bed

in 3 years. He's been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder -- it's

been devastating to him and his family. These cases are getting more

numerous, and I think the food lobbies are instrumental in keeping the

focus off their products (like aspartame, etc.) and more on just

developing more drugs to battle it. Drugs which aren't working on my

friend, by the way.

-Kyla

[Guest guest]

I think the emotional/mental health angle is a good one to look at,

as well as the diet angle.

I found out recently that I have a " gluten intolerance " . I was

amazed at how quickly my health improved once I changed my diet.

After several years of trying to get to the bottom of seemingly

unrelated health issues to name a few: changes in bowel habits,

constantly tired, unexplained muscle aches and joint pains, numbness

in my extremeties.

Good luck to you in getting to the bottom of this. Hope you feel

better soon.

> > >

> > > I read in several BP books that kids of are suseptible to

developing

> > > fibromyalgia and/or migraines.

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have migranes, too. The kind where you want a dark room and

silence. I can feel them coming on. My auras are not so much the

flashes of light as they are a general " foggy " feeling. The headache

follows within 30 minutes, and I take Midrin. It is a miracle drug!

I rarely have to take a second dose. If I take it when the " foggy "

aura starts, I never even get to the pain, ligt sensitivity, and

general desire for everyone to go away!

) Cheryl

> > >

> > > GirlScout,

> > > I used to get terrible debilitating headaches

>

[Guest guest]

Hey guys - and now - this morning's report on all the drug residue in the

drinking water. I don't know what we're going to do.

Tag

Re: Fibromyalgia and or migraines

Mercy -- Dr. Mercola, That's one of the newsletters! We have a

neighbor who was a successful tax attorney with the biggest firm in

the city -- he got a " flu " and has hardly been able to get out of bed

in 3 years. He's been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder -- it's

been devastating to him and his family. These cases are getting more

numerous, and I think the food lobbies are instrumental in keeping the

focus off their products (like aspartame, etc.) and more on just

developing more drugs to battle it.. Drugs which aren't working on my

friend, by the way.

-Kyla

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