NWR: i need a nurses (or doctor) help...migraine quest

ddnsp618 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:19 PM

NWR: i need a nurses (or doctor) help...migraine quest

i had a two day dull migraine on sat and sunday...and today i had a full blown one...i get bad migraines about 2x a month, and reg migraines about 2-3x a week...

do i need to see a doctor? what could be my issue?

ryansgurl Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:21 PM

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Hey. I'm a RN. I think you should definitely see a doctor. There are 2 new medications out for people with regular migraines. Do you experience any weakness or blurred vision?

gina409 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:22 PM

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im not a doctor..but just wanted to ask..do u wear glasses?i get baaaaad ones when i dont have mine on...but i do know the doctor can give u a prescription for imatrex(sp)

LeeAnne Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:23 PM

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i see a neurologist for my migraines. i have a migraine at least 2x a week. i take maxalt now for them. definetly see a dr. there are so many great meds out there that there is no need to sit and suffer!

ddnsp618 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:32 PM

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Posted by ryansgurl

Hey. I'm a RN. I think you should definitely see a doctor. There are 2 new medications out for people with regular migraines. Do you experience any weakness or blurred vision?

no but when they are bad, i have to sit in a dark room and have FH tap his fingers on my head...otherwise they are just annoying and i cant be around ppl or loud noises.

FutureMrsC614 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:33 PM

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Posted by ddnsp618

Posted by ryansgurl

Hey. I'm a RN. I think you should definitely see a doctor. There are 2 new medications out for people with regular migraines. Do you experience any weakness or blurred vision?

no but when they are bad, i have to sit in a dark room and have FH tap his fingers on my head...otherwise they are just annoying and i cant be around ppl or loud noises.

you need to call you doctor babe. There is a new migrane med called frova that is really good. avoid motrin because it can cause rebound headaches. try some strong coffee, or something with caffeine for now. Call your doctor in the morning.

ddnsp618 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:37 PM

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Posted by FutureMrsC614

Posted by ddnsp618

Posted by ryansgurl

Hey. I'm a RN. I think you should definitely see a doctor. There are 2 new medications out for people with regular migraines. Do you experience any weakness or blurred vision?

no but when they are bad, i have to sit in a dark room and have FH tap his fingers on my head...otherwise they are just annoying and i cant be around ppl or loud noises.

you need to call you doctor babe. There is a new migrane med called frova that is really good. avoid motrin because it can cause rebound headaches. try some strong coffee, or something with caffeine for now. Call your doctor in the morning.

new prob...i dont have health insurance! anyone know of a good clinic i can go to?

FutureMrsC614 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:38 PM

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where do you live?

ddnsp618 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:40 PM

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copiague...western suffolk

FutureMrsC614 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:43 PM

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you may be better off going to an ER. How close are you to Stony Brook?

ddnsp618 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:46 PM

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i used to go to school there...its far, but i can go...i can go even if it isnt an emergency?

FloridaGal Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:46 PM

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I'm 3 months from getting my MD (yay!!!!) and I concur. Any new headache or change in headache frequency is a cause for concern. Although it is most likely just a combination of stress and the weather.

Oh and that new migraine med is BS, it just a triptan that has been on the market forever and NSAID (which is just naproxyn/advil). You can take the two separtely for cheap, but Pharma needed to make money!

FutureMrsC614 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:48 PM

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Posted by ddnsp618

i used to go to school there...its far, but i can go...i can go even if it isnt an emergency?

yes sweety :) I work there! I won't be in the ER tomorrow, but if you are going to go, let me know, and I will call them tomorrow to let them know to take care of you!

FutureMrsC614 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:51 PM

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Posted by FloridaGal

I'm 3 months from getting my MD (yay!!!!) and I concur. Any new headache or change in headache frequency is a cause for concern. Although it is most likely just a combination of stress and the weather.

Oh and that new migraine med is BS, it just a triptan that has been on the market forever and NSAID (which is just naproxyn/advil). You can take the two separtely for cheap, but Pharma needed to make money!

I wouldn't say that it's BS.............many people with migraines benefit from Triptans.
Also, Frova is a triptan, but doens't have naproxen in it.

FloridaGal Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:55 PM

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Well if you know someone in the ER then I would go!

Call a local doctor, most if not all will take $50-70 for an office visit if you pay upfront. If you don't have that much call the medical school tomorrow and ask to go to thecontiuity clinic for medicine or neurology. You'll see a resident first, but the attending comes in afterwards, but the visit and most all the tests are free.

dedecakes Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:57 PM

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I get really bad migraines about twice a month...well anytime it rains (or snows, lol). Last week when it snowed I couldn't take it. I was weak and dizzy and felt like I was going to vomit. Tylenol, advil, aspirin...none of them work for me. So, I went to CVS after work and got excedrin. I know it's just an over the counter drug, but it works wonders. I've used it twice already and it did the trick both times. I got the excedrin with the caffeine in it. Try it and see if it helps at all.

FloridaGal Posted: Feb 03, 2009 08:57 PM

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No I wasn't saying triptans are bad, they are wonderful. I live off Imitrex in allergy season!!! I'm talking about Treximet which all the drug reps keep pushing everyone to prescribe--it is immitrex and an NSAID but cost twice as much. And if you don't have insurance, or bad insurance like me, I just take the Immitrex and NSAID seperately.

ddnsp618 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 09:01 PM

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Posted by dedecakes

I get really bad migraines about twice a month...well anytime it rains (or snows, lol). Last week when it snowed I couldn't take it. I was weak and dizzy and felt like I was going to vomit. Tylenol, advil, aspirin...none of them work for me. So, I went to CVS after work and got excedrin. I know it's just an over the counter drug, but it works wonders. I've used it twice already and it did the trick both times. I got the excedrin with the caffeine in it. Try it and see if it helps at all.

i live on excedrine mirgraine....i just bought the 250 ct. bottle!

kabo0831 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 09:02 PM

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you might have a sinus infection go to the dr's

FutureMrsC614 Posted: Feb 03, 2009 09:03 PM

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Posted by dedecakes

I get really bad migraines about twice a month...well anytime it rains (or snows, lol). Last week when it snowed I couldn't take it. I was weak and dizzy and felt like I was going to vomit. Tylenol, advil, aspirin...none of them work for me. So, I went to CVS after work and got excedrin. I know it's just an over the counter drug, but it works wonders. I've used it twice already and it did the trick both times. I got the excedrin with the caffeine in it. Try it and see if it helps at all.

excedrin migraine works really well actually, and it's because of the caffeine. Sometimes if you drink really strong coffee, like an espresso, helps.
Also, lying on your bed face up, and letting your head hang off the bed helps. Sometimes I put an ice pack behind my neck while I do this, and the room should be dark. Do it for about 12 minutes, and make sure someone helps you up gradually from the position.
It's an old trick, but it works!