john asked:


What I mean to ask is this likely a migraine? I have never had a headach EVER (other than just mild sinus ones when I was sick a few times years ago). Then about a week and a half ago I got one and it never completely went away, some days are worse than others. It started out with a dull, ache which seemed to be behind both eyes or around both eyes, and a feeling of nausea that seems syncopated with the eye pain. When I get a surge of eye pain, the qweezy feeling gets worse at the same time. eventually I got pain on the very top of my head and the Back of my head too. I almost vomited the first day it started, I got a really dry mouth and Hot flashes. That ended after about a day and now my head just hurts in different places at different times of the day.
Anyway, my longwinded question can be boiled down to this. Does a person who never had migraines in the past, just all of a sudden get a migraine like that and have it last so long without any prior history ?
I forgot to mention, within an hour of the headache originally starting, I did two things that I can recall that may have had something to do with it. First bent down and attempted to push my bed mattress really hard to move it sideways ( I was moving my bed) then the second which was within a hour of the pain starting, was I just Shaved. When I shave I bend my neck upward for awhile while so i can see my neck as I shave. I didnt notice any pain during any of these acts, but those were the only two activities that I can remember having done shortly before the pain started.

a_phantoms_rose asked:


I know that the herb Feverfew prevents or reduces migraine headaches, but does it have any effect on cluster headaches?

While many people suffer from traditional migraine headaches, it is not uncommon for others to suffer from a different type of migraine. Traditional migraines are characterized by sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound, powerful head pains and nausea. Another type of migraine is harder to diagnose because the symptoms characteristic of a traditional migraine are either not present or less severe. Ocular migraines are becoming more common in today’s society. These types of migraines are associated with vision and the eye more so than the brain.

Ocular migraines often start with a small blind spot in the peripheral vision. Over five to ten minutes, the spot gradually increases to encompass the entire peripheral portion of vision. Either complete blindness or object fuzziness often results. Other ocular migraine sufferers report a jagged shimmering light in their peripheral vision that grows and eventually overtakes much of the eye. It is often difficult to focus on objects. Reading in particular is very difficult since letters in words have to be viewed almost individually in order to be read. The individual might also become disoriented since they are now primarily seeing out of one eye instead of two. A dull, throbbing headache normally accompanies an ocular migraine. The blind spot or fuzziness will normally disappear with twenty to thirty minutes, leaving the individual fatigued. The individual might also still have some problems reading and focusing on particular objects since their eyes are adjusting again. Individuals normally do not have any sort of light or sound sensitivity, though it is not uncommon for ocular migraine sufferers to be nauseous due to either the temporary blindness or the panic of not knowing exactly what is happening.

Many scientists speculate that the causes of ocular migraines are similar to those of traditional migraines. A change in blood supply is often associated with traditional migraines and it is thought that the area impacted by the blood supply change is the only difference between the types of migraines. Traditional migraines are normally generated from the surface area of the brain. Ocular migraines are generated when the blood supply is reduced to the vision center of the brain. Much like traditional migraines, it is thought that certain “triggers” exist for ocular migraines. These include chocolate, stress or anxiety, lack of sleep, travel and artificial sweeteners. Limiting as many triggers as possible should help reduce the occurrence of ocular migraines. It has also been theorized that seasonal allergies could contribute to ocular migraines since the atmospheric changes would be similar to those of someone traveling cross-country via airplane.

At the onset of an ocular migraine, it is important to not panic. It can be disturbing to go slowly blind in one eye over fifteen minutes, but it is important to remain calm. Finding a quiet, dark area to rest in for thirty minutes is an excellent way to counteract the disabling effects of an ocular migraine. Being able to sit in the dark with eyes closed helps to limit some of the nausea and inability to focus on objects. Normal headache treatments such as aspirin or Tylenol can be used, but these are more effective in dealing with the headache following the visual disturbance than the actual visual impairment. By the time the medicine works, the visual impact has ended. Some ocular migraine sufferers report taking a short nap helps reduce the fatigued feeling following the visual disturbance and also reduce the impact of the headache.

If you have experienced visual impairment problems in the recent past, it is a good idea to visit your doctor to make sure these problems are being caused by ocular migraines and not by strokes or problems with the eye itself. It’s also a good idea to log what foods were eaten recently and what activities were taking place when the ocular migraine occurred. This can help identify triggers and prevent ocular migraines from happening as frequently. This is the first step in being free from ocular migraines. Since there is currently no cure for ocular migraines, it is better to reduce their frequency than try to treat the symptoms each time they occur.

Ocular migraines can be scary, but knowing the symptoms and treatments will help reduce the impact they have on your daily life.

By: Michael Russell

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Shelia asked:


What can i do to get rid of my migraine headaches problems permanently ? My medications are not helping at all and it’s effecting my education.

Nina asked:


I am 16 and have been getting various types of migraines since i was 3 or 4…i have heard of certain pressure points, and different techniques that could help relax you when you have a migraine.

Jay Dub asked:


My wife has migraine headaches every month during her menstral cycle. Would staying away from dairy products help her during these headaches ???

Brandon asked:


I have a migraine headaches problems and just a few days ago my sister and mom heard me grinding my teeth while sleeping, which i didn’t even know that i was doing that. They said it can cause me to have migraine headaches and verdigo, is that true ??? While grinding teeth cause me to have migraines and verdigo ??

curious person asked:


I have used excedrin migraine before and it works pretty good but is there anything else i can try?

Polos and Pearls asked:


I used to have migraines frequently as a teen, but thought I “grew out” of them (I’m 21) as they became few and far between. During the past few months I’ve had headaches with migraine-like symptoms (one-sided, nausea, visual stuff, serious fatigue) during PMS. The headache itself is pretty uncomfortable, but not nearly as bad as some of the migraines I’ve had in the past. Anyone else experience headaches like this? Is it possible to have migraine-like headaches with less pain?

***~*** asked:


I’m on day 6 of a headache. My mom noticed yesterday that one of my eyes looks like it’s crossing inwards. However, I’m not having any visual problems and I wake up in the morning with the headache already there. I’ve had this problem before. I always thought they were migraines b/c I also have sensitivity to light and sound. Do you think I should see a doctor? Is this a normal sign of a migraine?