ache of the head

[arguchik]

can anyone out there describe for me what migraines feel like? i get these intractable headaches sometimes, and OTC pain relievers don't touch them. i have one today. it feels like i'm wearing a hat knit of pain. bright lights are bad. moving around too much is bad. i don't feel nauseous, and food still sounds yummy, but i don't want to eat any of it.

i've always assumed these headaches are related to my TMJ (which in turn is stress-related), but i'm not so sure. if it were muscular pain, it seems like aspirin or ibuprofin would alleviate it.

Comments

[evernanon.livejournal.com]

Doug gets migraines, and he says, "Maybe. See a doctor."

I hope you feel better soon.

[jennaxide.livejournal.com]

migraines can be different for everyone. i don't get them very often anymore (and good riddance), but they're allergy related. i am terrified of headaches because of how bad my migraines can be.

see a doctor; migraines have pretty specific treatment these days should you require it.

[alice-at-night.livejournal.com]

You should see a doctor. Well, I say that, but I never have seen one for painful headaches I get. My gyno called them migrains, but I've never been formally diganosed. (Quiet with direct pressure behind my left ear make mine go away. go figure. I think mine are sparked by meteorological changes.)

My rule of thumb is: whenever something starts interfering with life more intensely or more often a typical hangover, time to seek a professional.

[costco77.livejournal.com]

sounds like a migraine. Characterized by photophobia, phonophobia, nausea. I'm beginning to suspect that migraines have some basis in muscle tension, but even relieving muscle tension may not be enough. 400mg of Riboflavin (B1) daily may be helpful in prevention. Then again, don't take my word for it - I'm not a doctor just now (I'm wearing fire spinning clothes!) ;P