Wellness

[januarybaby]

Does anyone ever experience post travel migraines? 9 times out of 10 I will suffer a migraine a few days after returning home from a vacation. Does anyone know how to prevent this? thought I would ask all of you, doctor cannot offer anything.

[Annabellethecat66]

I just saw something on TV that said the FDA just approved some kind of headband that is good for migraines.

My business partner suffers from them so bad she has to go into a closet. My friend also has them, but not that bad.

My sister and my daughter also gets them but none are as bad as my business partner.

[mrskennedy]

I am on a daily migraine preventive medication so I don't get very many anymore. When I do get one, I take Imitrex for them. I have "studied" my migraine history and with my doctors help I live a much more manageable life. For me the triggers are alcohol, chocolate, intense prolonged sun exposure and changes in the weather/pressure. Flying is a big trigger for me because of the pressure change. I gave up the chocolate and alcohol but there isn't much I can do about the other triggers. I like to travel and sometimes it is necessary to fly. I find that knowing what will trigger a headache is helpful even if I can't control it. I have heard that some people will be affected by air pressure changes just driving from one side of their state to the other. My doctor told me to keep a headache journal for a few months to see if there was a pattern. It really did help to document what I ate, what I did, where I traveled, etc. Good luck to you!

[Drythe]

So sorry you are having these awful things.

Have had them pretty badly, for @ 15years, the pain and nausea are awful. My suggestion is that you see a neurologist. There are many causes of migraines, and many types. I'm what is called a 'post stressor', meaning after the stress is over and I finally relax - bang - here comes a migraine. A neurologist can rule out anything else, and set up a treatment plan for you if needed. Flying ALWAYS triggers one, and I travel out of the country lots for my business.

Sending you all good wishes for coping with this nasty problem.

[Desertdi]

Mine went away like magic......when I retired.

[CherryNGeorgia]

Of course, please don't take anything suggested without contacting your physician.

However, I take four, B-2, 100 mg vitamins (Riboflavin) each morning after breakfast. I was having migraines so badly several times a week, I almost passed out from them. I did a lot of research and decided I did not want to take a lot of strong medications and this was a suggestion from lots of different research information. So, I called my doctor and he said, well it's only vitamins and if they don't work, then don't take them anymore but, he didn't think they would harm me. So I tried them and it's been working for me for about six to eight months now. I also take a garlic tablet called Garlinase each day after lunch. It's working extremely well. The once in a while that I do start to feel the symptoms coming on, about twice since I started this routine, I take two more of the B-2 vitamins and it goes away within 30 minutes. Please ask your doctor if you are interested in trying this and give it a try. And like my doctor said, if it doesn't work, then it's only vitamins, just stop taking them.

[sfnative]

I have chronic migraine, but for many years experienced exacerbation of pain on Sundays. Having run this by my migraine neuro once he said, "Oh, you're experiencing re-bound migraine pain, as often follows an event or a stressful week." In my case, it was usually a very long and stressful week at work. Perhaps the "event" for you were your vacations which caused re-bound migraine.

However, if you traveled by air, one could posit that your cranial vessels may be super sensitive to pressure. Just a thought.

[appleseed]

I've had chronic migraines since puberty. They are very frequent and yet are still correlated to hormones as best as I can tell. For instance, while I typically have ten-plus migraine days every month, I didn't have a single migraine when I was pregnant. The day I went into labor, bam... a migraine! lol

I'm 49 now, and I'm having a hysterectomy tomorrow including removal of the ovaries. My gyn is very hopeful that this will all-but end my migraines! I do hope so!!! The daily preventative I take (Topamax) doesn't seem to help much..

[AngelPuppy1]

Do you get them at any other time? Have you already consulted a dr./neurologist about them?

I always heard that many times after you have had a period of stress, illness or change in life-style, etc., that a migraine can occur afterwards - sometimes several days after.

If you have these things occurring --- a change in your schedule --- you are doing, eating, experiencing things you don't normally do. Probably on the go more, eating and drinking different things. Perhaps not sleeping as well, etc. Maybe even are dehydrated.

If I am particularly stressed, tired or don't keep to my usual schedule, I get them more.

I have been on a maintenance med for years because I got so many migraines.

From the sounds of it, you just get them occasionally, so possibly you could just take the over-the-counter remedies when you get one. Or if you consult a doctor, they can give you a prescription for pills to keep with you when you do get one.

I find that the more I stick to a regular routine, the better off I am. Get up and go to bed at around the same times. Get plenty of sleep. Eat regular and healthy meals. Try to exercise (if you can). Drink a lot of water. A lot!

Also, you may find there are certain foods that trigger your migraines. I cannot have chocolate, caffeine, red wine, very much cheese or nuts.

Good luck!