I too am a migraine sufferer. Have been for about 24 years now. I just got back from a doctor visit today regarding my migraines (in the last 2 months I have had 5 migraines and 3 extreme tension headaches). I know all of my trigger foods and avoid them. I know what will also bring one on and try to avoid that also-such as skipping a meal or eating too much during one meal. I use Imitrex and it is a lifesaver. Have to do the pill form, can't do the inhaler. Now for the extreme tension headaches I have tried a numerous version of things. From 800mg of Ibuprofen along with Ultram to Pain-aid and Excedrin migraine and Excedrin tension. Those are the hardest ones to get rid of. I have tried several types of preventive meds and we are going to try another type this time. My doctors unfortunately would not just give me medications for migraines in the beginning. I had to jump through all of the hoops. Switch birth control to see if that was it, have eyes checked, see dentist regarding possible TMJ, tests for hypoglycemia, anti-depressants for depression and then on to the neurologists for gobs of tests. That doctor wanted me to try bio-feedback before he would ever diagnose as migraines. I told that crazy man had he ever had such extreme pain and then try to "work himself through it?".........I don't think so!!!!!!!!! Finally the migraine diagnosis. Thank god!!!!!!!!!!! Now life is a lot more tolerable. But yes, stress can definitely be an inducer along with what others have said-weather changes and hormone changes. I wish you luck with it all. Headaches can definitely stop us dead in our tracks!!!! |