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Daily Migraines - How do we function?
Medications, PT, sound baths, massages, the ice gel cap helmet thing, occasional fevers. The vice grips tightening on the temples. The thunder claps through the top of the skull. The bludgeoned feeling at the back of the head. The nausea - oh god the nausea. And the advice is to eat well and go for a walk and don’t overdo do it on the ibuprofen, which might as well be tic tacs at this point!
If any of this rings a bell or resonates, please join me in this conversation on how to survive and function with these symptoms and headaches as part of our lives. Granted, I’ve had two sinus surgeries for sphenoid sinusitis in the last year and an infection for meningitis, but the migraines remain and continue to develop the cruelest symptoms.
I need help understanding this and knowing I’m not alone. All I’ve got in my arsenal is rizatriptan and Tylenol #4 oh and topamax.
How about you?
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@njzmom fiorinol is the only medication that helps/works for me. I’ve tried them all over the past 35 years. My migraines are often a result of barometric pressure changes. I have read to stay indoors during major weather changes, wear sunglasses etc. this does not work, as even when I stay indoors, I can get a migraine from weather fluctuations. It’s tough, I lose too many days to migraine or recovering from meds.
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All of those triggers are 100% true but at least for me food intolerance (not allergies) is what triggers them and the amounts you eat are also important and what makes it tricky. it a slice of pepperoni pizza for example may not do anything but if combine with another trigger like chocolate the next day or hard candy or lunch meats then boom! Migraine! I'm 59 years old I had migraines since 7. now under control most of the time.
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1 Reaction@marzun Good evening, did you find your food intolerances through trial and error or take a test to see what triggers? I am keeping a food diary but its difficult to pin things down. Have to really be strict.
Hi there,
Yes to trial an error and reading articles in medical journals and books( before internet) and Food dairy is a good idea if you just focus on key triggers and not every single thing you eat otherwise you stress levels go up and that's no good either. staying hydrated is key but avoid cold water during a meal. and of course exercise.
So here you go. I hope the following helps, I wrote it myself and summarize it with Gemini ( in case you wonder 😃 ) also alcohol is a big one specially white wine. Just so you know I don't take any heavy duty migraine medication because is to hard on my liver and don't help if I have a full blown migraine. Good luck . let me know if this helps .
I wanted to share something that might help if you’ve been dealing with migraines and suspect food could be part of the problem.
Many people with migraines don’t have food allergies — they have food intolerances. That means allergy tests often come back normal. What really matters is:
- How much of the food you eat
- Whether you combine more than one trigger
- How these foods build up over a few days
Even small amounts eaten on different days can add up and trigger a migraine later.
Here are some common ingredients that often cause problems:
1. Nitrates and Nitrites
Found in deli meats (ham, turkey, salami, pepperoni), sausages, and some dried fruits.
2. MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)
Often in packaged soups, broths, salty snacks, and some restaurant dishes.
3. Hydrolyzed Yeast / Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
These act like MSG and show up in imitation soy sauces, bouillon cubes, and seasoning packets.
4. Chocolate
Because of caffeine and other compounds that can trigger migraines for some people.
5. Hard Candy and Soda
Sugar plus additives can be a trigger.
(Ginger ale in small amounts may help with nausea during a migraine.)
The key idea is that your system may be sensitive to certain chemical compounds, and when they accumulate, a migraine can appear.
Take care,
Rafael
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