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I have a lot of sympathy for the OP and other posters - I get migraines (with aura) very infrequently but when I get them they really do shut me down, it can be frustrating as a lot of non-sufferers really do think a migraine is nothing more than a bad headache. For me I think the worst i've ever felt in my life has been in the midst of a migraine and it goes way beyond headache and the effects last for several days.
Unfortunately I seem to get them most when i'm away snowboarding, which is a passion of mine and it's really frustrating to lose a day or two of the trip to a migraine - I'm unsure if it's one particular aspect of it or a combination of the below:
- The extra bright light of the snowy environment (I put a bit of stock in this as i've also had them after going running when the sun is low and flickering through trees etc) i've got some super dark glasses for running now that seems to have stopped that triggering them.
- Altitude (Though i've been hiking to higher altitudes than i've snowboarded at and didn't have a migraine).
- Poor diet (Most of the time if i'm snowboarding i'm away with friends, eating out several times a day, plenty of junk food, dessert and more beer than i'd be drinking at home).
- Tiredness (The last three times i've been snowboarding in the US i've suffered at least one, i'm jetlagged and doing a high-exertion activity) that said i've also suffered them a couple of times in the Alps, no jetlag there.
So as I said, I really can't work out if it's a combination of the above or one particular factor that is the main trigger. Seeing this thread I wondered if anybody else has suffered them whilst skiing or snowboarding?
Unfortunately I seem to get them most when i'm away snowboarding, which is a passion of mine and it's really frustrating to lose a day or two of the trip to a migraine - I'm unsure if it's one particular aspect of it or a combination of the below:
- The extra bright light of the snowy environment (I put a bit of stock in this as i've also had them after going running when the sun is low and flickering through trees etc) i've got some super dark glasses for running now that seems to have stopped that triggering them.
- Altitude (Though i've been hiking to higher altitudes than i've snowboarded at and didn't have a migraine).
- Poor diet (Most of the time if i'm snowboarding i'm away with friends, eating out several times a day, plenty of junk food, dessert and more beer than i'd be drinking at home).
- Tiredness (The last three times i've been snowboarding in the US i've suffered at least one, i'm jetlagged and doing a high-exertion activity) that said i've also suffered them a couple of times in the Alps, no jetlag there.
So as I said, I really can't work out if it's a combination of the above or one particular factor that is the main trigger. Seeing this thread I wondered if anybody else has suffered them whilst skiing or snowboarding?
It seems to be difficult working out the trigger. I thought that I had worked it out, but seemingly haven't. I thought it was down to having a fizzy drink in the morning, so I have stopped that. I didn't sleep very well last night so it could be that. I was also a little bit (very minor) stressed last night about something but I've been more stressed about things since my last episode.
Thankfully the headache isn't too bad so I can still function and have remained at work. My vision itself is still a bit off but it usually is after a migraine, and I feel quite tired. I am on an early finish (but also on call) today so I'll going home and getting some rest in 3 and a bit hours. Hopefully the propranolol starts working in a few weeks (it says to give it 6 to 8 weeks) otherwise the dosage will need upping.
Having an episode on holiday / driving is something I worry about.
Thankfully the headache isn't too bad so I can still function and have remained at work. My vision itself is still a bit off but it usually is after a migraine, and I feel quite tired. I am on an early finish (but also on call) today so I'll going home and getting some rest in 3 and a bit hours. Hopefully the propranolol starts working in a few weeks (it says to give it 6 to 8 weeks) otherwise the dosage will need upping.
Having an episode on holiday / driving is something I worry about.
TheAngryDog said:
It seems to be difficult working out the trigger. I thought that I had worked it out, but seemingly haven't. I thought it was down to having a fizzy drink in the morning, so I have stopped that. I didn't sleep very well last night so it could be that. I was also a little bit (very minor) stressed last night about something but I've been more stressed about things since my last episode.
Thankfully the headache isn't too bad so I can still function and have remained at work. My vision itself is still a bit off but it usually is after a migraine, and I feel quite tired. I am on an early finish (but also on call) today so I'll going home and getting some rest in 3 and a bit hours. Hopefully the propranolol starts working in a few weeks (it says to give it 6 to 8 weeks) otherwise the dosage will need upping.
Having an episode on holiday / driving is something I worry about.
Yeah it's really tough locking down the trigger - I thought full sugar Coca Cola was a definite trigger for years and still don't drink it as i'm worried it will bring one on. I always feel knackered for a while afterwards as well. I'd love to figure out exactly what it is that triggers them for me. Thankfully the headache isn't too bad so I can still function and have remained at work. My vision itself is still a bit off but it usually is after a migraine, and I feel quite tired. I am on an early finish (but also on call) today so I'll going home and getting some rest in 3 and a bit hours. Hopefully the propranolol starts working in a few weeks (it says to give it 6 to 8 weeks) otherwise the dosage will need upping.
Having an episode on holiday / driving is something I worry about.
milfordkong said:
TheAngryDog said:
It seems to be difficult working out the trigger. I thought that I had worked it out, but seemingly haven't. I thought it was down to having a fizzy drink in the morning, so I have stopped that. I didn't sleep very well last night so it could be that. I was also a little bit (very minor) stressed last night about something but I've been more stressed about things since my last episode.
Thankfully the headache isn't too bad so I can still function and have remained at work. My vision itself is still a bit off but it usually is after a migraine, and I feel quite tired. I am on an early finish (but also on call) today so I'll going home and getting some rest in 3 and a bit hours. Hopefully the propranolol starts working in a few weeks (it says to give it 6 to 8 weeks) otherwise the dosage will need upping.
Having an episode on holiday / driving is something I worry about.
Yeah it's really tough locking down the trigger - I thought full sugar Coca Cola was a definite trigger for years and still don't drink it as i'm worried it will bring one on. I always feel knackered for a while afterwards as well. I'd love to figure out exactly what it is that triggers them for me. Thankfully the headache isn't too bad so I can still function and have remained at work. My vision itself is still a bit off but it usually is after a migraine, and I feel quite tired. I am on an early finish (but also on call) today so I'll going home and getting some rest in 3 and a bit hours. Hopefully the propranolol starts working in a few weeks (it says to give it 6 to 8 weeks) otherwise the dosage will need upping.
Having an episode on holiday / driving is something I worry about.
Experiencing one right now, the associated nausea is deeply uncomfortable.
My trigger (I think) is sleeping late on a Friday night and them having a lie in on Saturday morning. My migraines almost exclusively occur on Sat morning where majority of the time I wake up with pain around my left brow and eye socket.
Getting to a point where paracetamol doesn’t work which means Ibuprofen it is.
My trigger (I think) is sleeping late on a Friday night and them having a lie in on Saturday morning. My migraines almost exclusively occur on Sat morning where majority of the time I wake up with pain around my left brow and eye socket.
Getting to a point where paracetamol doesn’t work which means Ibuprofen it is.
rykard said:
my oh has them, we seem to think they are caused by the change in the weather - atmospheric pressure?
Is it every season? I often get them in the spring and autumn and I am fairly sure it is to do with the sun being low in the sky. I find them completely debilitating, particularly the sickness but they have so far gone after a nights sleep.
I buy solpadine for them. Seem pretty effective for me.
milfordkong said:
TheAngryDog said:
It seems to be difficult working out the trigger. I thought that I had worked it out, but seemingly haven't. I thought it was down to having a fizzy drink in the morning, so I have stopped that. I didn't sleep very well last night so it could be that. I was also a little bit (very minor) stressed last night about something but I've been more stressed about things since my last episode.
Thankfully the headache isn't too bad so I can still function and have remained at work. My vision itself is still a bit off but it usually is after a migraine, and I feel quite tired. I am on an early finish (but also on call) today so I'll going home and getting some rest in 3 and a bit hours. Hopefully the propranolol starts working in a few weeks (it says to give it 6 to 8 weeks) otherwise the dosage will need upping.
Having an episode on holiday / driving is something I worry about.
Yeah it's really tough locking down the trigger - I thought full sugar Coca Cola was a definite trigger for years and still don't drink it as i'm worried it will bring one on. I always feel knackered for a while afterwards as well. I'd love to figure out exactly what it is that triggers them for me. Thankfully the headache isn't too bad so I can still function and have remained at work. My vision itself is still a bit off but it usually is after a migraine, and I feel quite tired. I am on an early finish (but also on call) today so I'll going home and getting some rest in 3 and a bit hours. Hopefully the propranolol starts working in a few weeks (it says to give it 6 to 8 weeks) otherwise the dosage will need upping.
Having an episode on holiday / driving is something I worry about.
I’ve been having migraines since a serious RTC almost four years ago, but over the last year or so they have become particularly bad. I’ve recently been experiencing a bad smell along with the migraines which my doctor says is an aura, but the smell simply will not go away. It gets worse as they day progresses. It’s usually a smell of stale smoke but can sometimes smell like Lillie’s, two things I really hate. Doctor has prescribed Zomig and while it does help the with the migraine it doesn’t really do anything for the smell. Has anyone experienced anything similar?
gareth h said:
My cousin has had bad migraines for as long as I can remember, a couple of years ago she tried a gluten free diet and "Bob's your uncle" they disappeared almost completely, certainly worth a try for anybody who's life is being affected.
I really do not know what my trigger is. Every time I get one I haven't done the same things.ST_Nuts said:
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Did you get the pain? They're utter sd one came on all a sudden this afternoon te bags. I am just enjoying one now while at work. Hoping that it is just a silent one, but it is different to the last few silent ones.I'm sure mine are linked to my sleep, also wake up with a very dry mouth mornings especially when the central heating comes on. I've ordered a humidifier for the bedroom to see if it helps.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultrasonic-Cool-Humidifie...
One of the reviews: "I primarily bought this product because I had started getting terrible sinus headaches and I suspected our room was too dry. I couldn’t have timed the purchase any better as of right now writing this review the UK is in the midst of a heatwave so it’s great to have it.... I’ve had the product maybe 2 weeks now and noticed changes to my headaches within a couple of days (they got less intense, no medication) now they are completely gone. "
Fingers crossed it helps!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultrasonic-Cool-Humidifie...
One of the reviews: "I primarily bought this product because I had started getting terrible sinus headaches and I suspected our room was too dry. I couldn’t have timed the purchase any better as of right now writing this review the UK is in the midst of a heatwave so it’s great to have it.... I’ve had the product maybe 2 weeks now and noticed changes to my headaches within a couple of days (they got less intense, no medication) now they are completely gone. "
Fingers crossed it helps!
Edited by ST_Nuts on Wednesday 7th November 18:55
If you find sumatriptan works for you, don’t buy it OTC (£7 for two tablets) get your GP to prescribe it, you get a pack of 12 for the prescription fee.
Also if you need to take two for it to work then ask for the 100mg prescription..
There are also other triptans to try if sumatriptan doesn’t work
For me it’s something related to stress, dehydration, sugar/sweeteners - am at least now able to recognise the inital signs and head it off with a tablet.
Weird thing about stress as a cause - it’s not an “oh god I can’t pay the bills” sort of thing - it’s more of an ‘after the fact’, like after a job interview, important meeting etc .. maybe the body’s reaction to stress and the relief from it?
Also if you need to take two for it to work then ask for the 100mg prescription..
There are also other triptans to try if sumatriptan doesn’t work
For me it’s something related to stress, dehydration, sugar/sweeteners - am at least now able to recognise the inital signs and head it off with a tablet.
Weird thing about stress as a cause - it’s not an “oh god I can’t pay the bills” sort of thing - it’s more of an ‘after the fact’, like after a job interview, important meeting etc .. maybe the body’s reaction to stress and the relief from it?
Edited by essayer on Wednesday 7th November 19:11
I haven't needed to take a Sumitriptan yet, the headache hasn't been bad enough.
I think I may need to come off the Propranolol though as I am suffering some of the side affects. I am going to give it a few more days to see how I get on as I have a call with my GP next week to discuss how it has been going.
I think I may need to come off the Propranolol though as I am suffering some of the side affects. I am going to give it a few more days to see how I get on as I have a call with my GP next week to discuss how it has been going.
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