https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:35:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-582202 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:03:04 +0000 Mrs. J 582202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Obviously this is in addition to drugs, water, and dark rooms! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-582199 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:02:51 +0000 Mrs. J 582199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>next time, try pushing on your pressure points: in the web between your thumb and index finger or have DH or someone else push their thumbs on either side of your spine up into your skull. Another pressure point is just outside your eyes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-582169 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:53:47 +0000 MrsKoala 582169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Very glad to hear that you are feeling better! Migraines are such a nasty feeling, especially when you just can't shake it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-582026 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:16:12 +0000 Ash 582026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.VW: being pregnant sometimes keeps migraines at bay. ;)</p> <p>@Foodnerd81: @threeplusme: This was the first time I've ever experienced something like this so I'm hoping it was just a fluke... but if it's a recurring thing, I will definitely look into acupuncture. Plus, it can't hurt to help get my cycle back into whack. :))</p> <p>Thanks again, everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-581962 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:02:32 +0000 Foodnerd81 581962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: I'm so glad you are feeling better! It's so hard to get through the day like that. </p> <p>@threeplusme: I've been going to acupuncture for my headaches/ migraines for a few weeks now. It seems to be working, although more slowly than I would prefer! But if it lasts sort of long term, I will be thrilled. Plus it's so relaxing, which I never thought it would be. It's also safe while TTC and pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-581949 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:59:58 +0000 Mrs.VW 581949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Awesome - thanks! That's good info to hold on to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-581917 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:49:08 +0000 T.H.O.U. 581917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.VW: Actually I believe Phenegren is what the prescribe for morning sickness!! So safe while TTC and while pregnant. But check with a doctor first to make sure the dosage is safe. </p> <p>*Note - totally not a medical professional. Just what I've heard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-581855 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:27:30 +0000 Mrs.VW 581855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: @Thehistoryofus: Wow! I might need to look into that! I'm guessing it's not safe while TTC? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-581197 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:21:16 +0000 threeplusme 581197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Acupuncture really helped me and I was just saying to my husband that maybe I need to start going again. My migraines have started up again since having my daughter. My insurance covered the acupuncture since they considered the migraines chronic pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-581118 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:44:03 +0000 Ash 581118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: I have to follow up with my pcp so I'll definitely mention I'm ttc... and hopefully I can have something here just in case this happens again. Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-581094 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:29:25 +0000 heffalump 581094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: awesome! If it keeps happening you might want to see a neurologist. If you're TTC you don't want to be on preventatives but they can give you something stronger to keep you from having to go to urgent care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-581085 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:26:06 +0000 Ash 581085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thehistoryofus: yes, thank you! I passed out in the office and when I woke up I was like a new woman. :))</p> <p>@spaniellove: finally! Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-581051 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:54:43 +0000 spaniellove 581051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: So glad you're feeling better! It's so great to finally get relief! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-581047 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:53:55 +0000 T.H.O.U. 581047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: hope you feel better. If nothing else phenegren helps me sleep it off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-581035 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:46:29 +0000 Ash 581035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: @spaniellove: well I went to urgent care and they gave me toradol and phenergan. Ahhhhhh! I feel so much better! Thanks for the advice ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-580197 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:41:50 +0000 heffalump 580197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I have a cycle of migraines that just won't go away I have toradol. That's my last chance med before going to the ER. If I have to go to the ER they will give me a cocktail of benadryl, toradol (stronger dose then what I can give myself), and an anti nausea. </p> <p>If that doesn't work I will go on prednisone temporarily and that will help kick it.</p> <p>Hormonal migraines are the WORST! I would talk to a neurologist so they can get you some meds that work a little better for you when the imitrex doesn't do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-580090 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:13:09 +0000 Mrs.VW 580090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard the same thing as @spaniellove with the Excedrin. It can cause nasty rebound headaches! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579853 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:24:05 +0000 spaniellove 579853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: I think if it's been going on 3 days or more and you've tried the imitrex and other remedies, it may be time to get help from urgent care. Be careful with the Excedrin Migraine - I've found that the caffeine can cause rebound headaches (especially if you've been drinking soda already), and it works best at the very beginning of a migraine. At this point you might need something stronger to break up the migraine and possible help with hydration. Hope this ends for you really really soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579800 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:15:48 +0000 Ash 579800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@katiew92081: I have dh bringing some excedrin migraine home... it isn't something I keep in the house since I rarely get them and when I do, the imitrex helps.<br /> p.s. dh usually rubs my neck too but he's at work. :(</p> <p>@MrsKoala: I agree with calling my doctor. I'm just not sure which to call... since I don't know the cause. I don't know if I should call my pcp or my midwife (if they're hormonal). Or if I should take a trip to urgent care today. Thank you for your kind words. :)) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579748 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:04:40 +0000 MrsKoala 579748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: Glad to hear that the ice pack is working at least. If the migraine continues into tomorrow, I would suggest calling your doctor. My MIL has migraines that last a long time and usually needs some kind of medical intervention to end them. So sorry that you are going through this! Migraines are really the worst! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579725 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:56:53 +0000 Dandelion 579725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband suffers from migraines. He takes excedrin migraine when they crop up, and it usually works within an hour. During the day he also drinks extra coffee if he gets one.</p> <p>He gets them often at night, so he's about to try taking just a plain asprin before bed each night to prevent waking up at 2am with one. I'm headed to the store this afternoon to get it.</p> <p>ETA: Also, when I'm around him during his migraines, I rub his head...usually by his temple, where they usually are, and also the base of his neck. That seems to help a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579720 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:55:47 +0000 Ash 579720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thehistoryofus: I have b complex. I was taking them last cycle but quit them because they delayed o. Think I should pop one? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579713 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:54:26 +0000 T.H.O.U. 579713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: If its hormone related do you have any B vitamins? They can really help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579699 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:51:49 +0000 Ash 579699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: @dagret: @Foodnerd81: the ice pack is a God send, oh my gosh. It's a bag of frozen green beans but that's all I have &amp; it works. :)</p> <p>@Foodnerd81: I was on bcp about 4 years ago and had to quit cold turkey because of the headaches it gave me. I'm not sure how it all ties together but I think it does. Looks like I need to make an appt to see if I can get things straightened out. </p> <p>@MrsKoala: I don't drink pop but I've tried and haven't gotten any relief. I'm wondering if there's something more to it. </p> <p>Thanks so much everyone. The ice is wonderful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579355 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:45:13 +0000 Foodnerd81 579355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the ice pack on the back of your neck-- get the soft kind, like that you could wrap around a knee or something, it feels the best on your neck. You can also move it to your forehead. If it's at all sinus related (mine usually are) a wet hot washcloth over my face helps, though it cools off annoyingly quickly. Advil migraine helped me while Excedrin was off the market for a little while. I used to have a prescription for Relpax but the over the counter stuff helped more. And yeah, laying down in a dark quiet room helps me. </p> <p>My migraines have a few triggers, but going off the pill they definitely got worse. I had a few of the worst headaches of my life that first month off, then they settled down-- sounds like that is what is happening to you, post m/c. I hope it gets better soon-- they are the worst. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579227 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:14:13 +0000 Mrs.VW 579227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: I'm sorry! Not a reminder you want to have :( I also agree with the ice - sometimes TOO cold is too much for me, but a cold washcloth helps a ton! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579210 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:08:06 +0000 dagret 579210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ash: bag of ice under the neck seems to help me. But if you've had one for this long maybe you should call your dr. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579196 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:03:59 +0000 mrsjyw 579196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ice pack ice pack ice pack! </p> <p>i am a chronic migraine sufferer and have had to rely on ex st tylenol since pregnancy... nothing has helped more than ice packing my head in a dark room and lying down... and keeping well hydrated with water </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579181 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:58:58 +0000 MrsKoala 579181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm another one who has to sleep it off to have the migraine fully go away. Some other things that help include drinking some caffeine (pepsi always works best) and laying down in a dark room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/migraine-1#post-579176 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:57:15 +0000 Ash 579176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.VW: I'm beginning to think that's what mine is. My hormones have been way out of whack since our miscarriage so I almost wonder if they're linked. I went to the chiropractor yesterday and he adjusted me but didn't give me any advice. :( Thanks for the tips! :)) </p>