tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post2697776048501871463..comments2024-02-23T20:03:41.543+11:00Comments on Clairey Hewitt: Diary of a migraineClaireyHewitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15709892778460619439noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-91869322224690799572013-06-05T16:33:30.287+10:002013-06-05T16:33:30.287+10:00Ok Clairey, I feel your pain! I only get them occa...Ok Clairey, I feel your pain! I only get them occassionally but it's still too often. They attack the eyes for me, and usually I just sleep for hours on end.EssentiallyJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372695554793237026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-76908130429125312602013-06-05T15:58:02.494+10:002013-06-05T15:58:02.494+10:00You poor thing Claire. I too suffer from migraines...You poor thing Claire. I too suffer from migraines. I see an Osteopath now and it helps a lot. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142707595298504108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-27550263733663182122013-06-05T15:02:18.131+10:002013-06-05T15:02:18.131+10:00Claire, I raise my hand as a migraine sufferer too...Claire, I raise my hand as a migraine sufferer too. I try all the things you have mentioned - but not Mazalt - might need to write it down so I don't forget to ask the doctor next time. It is quite scary how quickly a migraine stops everything else that you can do - I hope my children do not grow up to have these - thank you for sharing - nice to know that I'm not alone xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08678887867911889293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-14311200054177069722013-06-05T10:39:04.125+10:002013-06-05T10:39:04.125+10:00I haven't had a migraine for years but my hear...I haven't had a migraine for years but my heart goes out in sympathy. The pain is bad enough, let alone the feeling that the migraine is holding you hostage. Mazalt sound short for Mazeltof, I'm sure it is your new best friend.<br />xxMrs BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281463357359416086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-91820274234547822122013-06-04T23:33:52.811+10:002013-06-04T23:33:52.811+10:00Oh you poor love! I've only ever had four in m...Oh you poor love! I've only ever had four in my life, and it affects my eyes. Vision is the first thing that goes. Hugs to you. I feel your pain! XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09345662692259541964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-87494201612490124322013-06-04T20:55:37.460+10:002013-06-04T20:55:37.460+10:00Another sympathiser here too. The Dr gave me maxa...Another sympathiser here too. The Dr gave me maxalt wafers too and I was worried about taking them. I try and talk myself out of the headache too but the last one I took the maxalt and it definitely worked.<br /><br />Hope you stay well from now on.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06971916677072597814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-5211004534504992182013-06-04T18:48:31.157+10:002013-06-04T18:48:31.157+10:00So sympathise with you. ..I also get them and am s...So sympathise with you. ..I also get them and am sure it's a hormone thing - none whilst pregnant. ..almost worth having another baby to be free of them for a while ;) I get nauseous and couldn't possibly read though, urghhh it's making me feel sick just thinking about migraines. Hope you knock the next one out super fast with your new drugs. XRhi@FlourChildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970799811800725500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-24076261180068633972013-06-04T18:48:01.401+10:002013-06-04T18:48:01.401+10:00So sympathise with you. ..I also get them and am s...So sympathise with you. ..I also get them and am sure it's a hormone thing - none whilst pregnant. ..almost worth having another baby to be free of them for a while ;) I get nauseous and couldn't possibly read though, urghhh it's making me feel sick just thinking about migraines. Hope you knock the next one out super fast with your new drugs. XRhi@FlourChildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970799811800725500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-40687633172130838172013-06-04T18:18:35.273+10:002013-06-04T18:18:35.273+10:00I feel for you. I've been having hemi-cranial ...I feel for you. I've been having hemi-cranial migraines for months (either that or cluster headaches - the neurologist doesn't know!) Steroids knocked them on the head, though (not so useful if the migraines only happen occasionally). It's so hard because you can't function, you can't look after your kids, or work. They SUCK mightily, so I'm really sorry that you're suffering with them. KxKimberleyhttp://melbournemum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-5015854660863751642013-06-04T17:39:26.701+10:002013-06-04T17:39:26.701+10:00Oh you poor thing, that sucks. I get migraines ver...Oh you poor thing, that sucks. I get migraines very occasionally, usually one every 6 months or so and they are horrible. I know its coming if I've had a low-level headache for more than 48 hours and then bam, I can barely co-ordinate my body, I vomit, and then I can barely open my eyes because they become so light sensitive. Even lying in a darkened room, if the slightest bit of light comes in its like someone has taken a sledge hammer to my head. <br /><br />I am so thankful they don't happen often. As soon as the vomiting hits I know there is no coming back and all I can do is just lie in bed and try to sleep and ignore the pain until the light sensitivity goes away. Once I can see properly again I know I am on the way to recovery. Thankfully they've never lasted for more than about 36 hours but I always get nervous whenever I have even a slight headache, wondering what if?<br /><br />I'm glad you're feeling better now, there really is nothing worse.<br /><br />#teamIBOT was here!Kylie Purtellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00185153539010825877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-17149580245846853772013-06-04T17:12:28.123+10:002013-06-04T17:12:28.123+10:00I should try this, a physio can be great too, but ...I should try this, a physio can be great too, but its getting the appointment on the day that is really hard to do.Claireyhewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848058653374768316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-24615466230436996192013-06-04T17:11:49.110+10:002013-06-04T17:11:49.110+10:00Stocking up this week - you only get two in the ...Stocking up this week - you only get two in the box!Claireyhewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848058653374768316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-24156681838035699772013-06-04T17:11:17.717+10:002013-06-04T17:11:17.717+10:00Thankfully the aura and nausea are not things I ge...Thankfully the aura and nausea are not things I get, certainly wouldn't be able to distract myself from that.Claireyhewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848058653374768316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-78926075352467308182013-06-04T17:09:34.050+10:002013-06-04T17:09:34.050+10:00That's good to know Dorothy, my doctor didn...That's good to know Dorothy, my doctor didn't seem to know much about the maxalt - does it make you feel funny afterwards for a little bit?Claireyhewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848058653374768316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-73484400213914732912013-06-04T17:08:26.254+10:002013-06-04T17:08:26.254+10:00Jen, Mine are certainly hormone related too, this ...Jen, Mine are certainly hormone related too, this was confirmed once and for all when I was pregnant - both times, not a single migraine!Claireyhewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848058653374768316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-9621294686779821902013-06-04T16:37:41.060+10:002013-06-04T16:37:41.060+10:00oh claire you poor thing i used to suffer migraine...oh claire you poor thing i used to suffer migraines at school but thankfully grew out of them. have you tried chiropractic? i used to work at a chiro office for 6 years and it is amazing how many it helped. take care xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651116248452404269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-85866444177619284242013-06-04T16:33:56.052+10:002013-06-04T16:33:56.052+10:00Oh Claire, I'm squirming just reading about yo...Oh Claire, I'm squirming just reading about your horrible migraine! <br />Mine are head/eye pain, but even worse, the yucky nausea I have for the whole 3 days. I find the best thing for me is to take pain meds as soon as I get the aura in my right eye, at least then I have a fighting chance.<br />Hopefully you're on the mend. <br />Lisa@RandomActsOfZenhttp://www.randomactsofzen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-48941114820238790072013-06-04T16:27:35.842+10:002013-06-04T16:27:35.842+10:00I know how you feel. I suffered from my first mig...I know how you feel. I suffered from my first migraine about 2 months ago and I really hate them. It was so bad. I now realize how bad they can be. It knocked me for about 3 days. Anyway, I agree, take the Maxalt straight away. The pain is too great.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586474797885291123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-72708854168838883312013-06-04T16:17:59.277+10:002013-06-04T16:17:59.277+10:00Maxalt and Imigran are my friends. The earlier I t...Maxalt and Imigran are my friends. The earlier I take them the better and my doctor told me that codeine has much worse side effects, like headaches, than the migraine drugs. Hope you don't have another for a while...Princess Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17428403547798565896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-36573134795764382522013-06-04T15:57:04.413+10:002013-06-04T15:57:04.413+10:00I totally sympathise with you. I used to get them...I totally sympathise with you. I used to get them every month until I stopped taking the pill and then menopause hit and I am still dealing with that cr*p but at least the migraines have stopped.<br />Maybe try taking the Mazalt first up next time and see if you manage to ward the migraine off altogether.<br />Take care and I hope you feel better soon !<br />MeMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-28582467245642743922013-06-04T14:36:00.886+10:002013-06-04T14:36:00.886+10:00I know there's many causes of migraines but I&...I know there's many causes of migraines but I've had what I'm sure are hormone related ones. I only guessed this because they were monthly. Now I take women's balance tablets daily that really seems to help. Keep meaning to blog about this. But in the meantime, I really sympathise with you.Jenhttp://semanticallydriven.comnoreply@blogger.com