Migraines - Wayland, MI

I have had migraines since I was 17 years old. Right now my doctor has me on Relpax, and when I first start with the migraine take 800mg motrin. Wait 45min and if it doesn't start subsiding take a Relpax. Wait 1 hr and if it still doesn't respond take a second Relpax. This had worked every time. Good luck and I hope you start to feel better very soon!

I too suffered from headaches and migraines on a daily basis until my doctor prescribed Topamax. It is a preventitive medication taken daily that PREVENTS the headache instead of treating the headache after it happens. I know hardly ever get a migraine or a headache and if I do, I can control them much better with Advil or Excedrin. I finally can function like a normal person!

Have you tried Magnesium? My husband use to suffer from these and since taking magnesium they only bother him when the weather is out of sorts.

Good Luck,
T.

That doesn't sound like a migrane to me. Stiff neck, and fever are signs of meningitis. I would got to your doctor ASAP.

Motrin and tylenol will not generally work on a migrane. If you are getting migranes ask to try Imotrex. (sp?)

R., I am so sorry to hear about your pain...hard to be the mom you want to be when you're battling that!

Would you like to have some conversations to learn what else might be done? I have some resources I would be happy to share with you if you'd like.

M.

R.,
I'm still trying to figure out the answer, because I get hormonal migraines too. Had one just last week. And with my luck, as it usually starts on one side of the head, I imagine the other side will get rocked.
I try Excedrin Migraine, VERY strong/hot lattes (hey they say that caffeine helps expand the blood vessels. it isn't my fault it tastes good too!) And I try Claritan, because it seems like it's a monthly allergy. The hormones seem to trigger allergy-like sypmtoms.
I would get to a specialist in headaches. GPs may not have the expertise and therefore you don't improve. Maybe something needs to be done on the period side. See I'm not having the actual period (I'm in my 50's) much, but the hormonal swing still goes on.
Just wanted to let you know there's someone who empathizes.

Good luck

I had a very similar experience. My doctor ended up finding a lump just under the base of my skull that had formed. It was a stress migrane that had made the tendons swell. He injected a shot of lidocaine and steroids directly into the area (painful!) and also injected me with pain killers until the steroids started to work. Amazingly enough, it worked!

Hi R.,

I read your request with much sympathy, as I have suffered with mensrual migraines for about 15 years. I have finally found something that works for me, but it must be started early on in the migraine. My doctor has put me on a combination of Imitrex plus prescription naproxin. There are triggers even with mentstrual migraines, that I'm sure you know to stay away from; red wine, cheese, chocolate, coffee, sourdough bread, lack of sleep, processed meats, etc. Other people have found relief in The Pill, but I didn't want to go that route. Others have also found relief from beta blockers. I did try them for my heart and they did help for a short time, but then I was back to the migraines again. If you need a beta blocker anyway for your heart, it might be worth mentioning to your doctor, but once you start them, you must continue. Others have also found relief in massage, acupuncture, breathing pure oxygen and yoga. I hope this helps and I wish you luck.

GO BACK TO THE DOCTOR!!!!
I suffer from migraines, so I completely understand what you are going through. However, if this has been the worst one you've had and it hasn't gone away there definately could be something more severe going on.
Has your doctor request an MRI, etc? If you are on the pill, talk to your doctor about going off this too...there is a higher risk of stroke for migraine sufferers.
I sure hope you get feeling better!

R.,

My migraines were caused by a vertebra that had slipped out of line. It was clear up in the base of the skull, so my husband and I weren't able to tell ourselves-and we are both emergency medical personnel.
A chiropractor worked for me. I will admit that it took a few visits for the muscles to get used to holding it in the right place again instead of letting it slip, but now I have very few migraines and actually very few headaches anymore.

Best of luck!
M.--wife and mother to 4 girls ages 5 to 10--yes, we are busy! so the lack of headaches is great!

I have migraines too, but nothing like yours. After this long, and considering your other symptoms, it sounds like you might have menigitis. I would go to the ER as soon as possible. Hope you find some relief soon, please keep us posted!

S.

I'm sorry to hear you are suffering so. I, also, get menstrual migraines, although have not had one as bad as yours with all the additional symptoms. How awful! I take a medicine called Amerge. It has helped me tremendously. It makes me feel nauseous and light headed at first, but then usually clears my migraine within an hour or so. Ask your doctor if it might help you. There are quite a few different meds out there, so you might just need to find the right one. Make sure the dr is checking for other causes as well.
Good luck and I'll pray for you!

I would get a second opinion... it doesn't sound like a typical migraine. Also, most doctors would have put you through tests such as an MRI or CAT Scan before giving you pain killers. Most headaches or Migraines have a cause... I would ask for a second opinion. Feel better soon...

i feel for you i have had very bad migrianes for yrs i even went to ann abor for them...ive been though the ringer with them..the only way i got relife was michigan pain counstalts..i did nerve blocks..shots in the back of my head and lots of pt for mine...about once or twice a month DH has to take me into metro for a shot let me tell ya its not fun plus both of my boys get them and they are 11 and 9...theirs are food related,mine hormones,food,stress i had a hyst when i was 23 iam now 30...i watch everything i eat.drink..the way i handle stress and let me tell ya its not easy...if u ever need anything please email ____@____.com

R.;

I too, suffer migraines related to my cycle and to stress. I found that when I was taking my bodywork classes for reflexology and massage that this was very helpful for me as it put everything into balance and reduced the pain and frequency of the migraines. I try to maintain these, as well as take a medication (the only medication: topamax) also. I use some very therapeutic oils only I as a therapist can get. Many come out of Hawaii and work great, but I try not to go thru them!

I highly recommend getting yourself into someone for a bodywork session if you can. Chiropractors (many that i have seen) will have you in so often that they can damage the ligaments and tho it can offer some relief, it does not always solve the problem... I have witnessed this first hand when I worked with one. I left him as he thought he was the "cure all" and he touched my son without my permission. He had no respect to my wishes on receiving the work either as it triggers my arthritis off, too.

If you have a flex spending account, some allow you to turn in the receipt as a health expense. Check into it as this can help cover you further. Personally, I would rather have a hour or more spent on the areas of tension vs. 10 minutes of adjusting in addition to scans or whatever else a chiropractor will require before taking care of me, as I have no patience for it!

I hope everything works out for you! I too, just had a very severe migraine this past weekend~ Not fun at all as nothing touched it (and it was because I was out of my meds for over a week and I got my cycle - the double whammy!).

Not to sound alarming or anything but I would get to the doctor right away, those are the signs and symptoms of meningitis which is a very deadly disease if you don't get it taken care of quick enough. I would go to the emergency room today.

HI,
Yikes that's a long time to have a headache. I think I'd go back to the MD or the ER and see what they can do for you. It may not be a migraine. Then I'd try a neurologist and go from there. There is this new device that is upposed to stop migraines,no meds, just use the device and the headaches stop. I'm not sure if it's in trials or for use by everyone, I might ask about that. In rereading your question I see you work around chemicals, I wouldn't think that helps the situation. It's good you have gone back to school to do something else.
L.
L.

Your symptoms sound like those associated with meningitis. You definitely should see or Dr. or head over to the ER asap.

Hi R.,

Sorry to hear that you are getting such bad migraines. My adoptive mother gets really bad migraines, the ones where she can't even get out of bed. The doctor gave her basically what you have taken and nothing worked. So she tried one day Advil the liquid gel pills and it actually works. When ever she feels on coming on she takes some and is better. I've never seen her like this before. She is up and doing so much more now that they are gone. It won't hurt to try it, and with you running fevers and your muscles hurting it could help. I hope you find something soon! Take care and stay safe!

You need more then a pain killer you need a relaxant of some kind. I take Phrenelon Forte which is like fiorcet but also take 50 to 100 mg's of atarax either one seperately does not do it. you need both together a pain killer and something to make you relax your blood vessels until the pain killer can work. Mine would get so bad that I couldn't see and my husband would take me to emergency and they would give me demerol even that didn't help the pain but eventually it made it so you didn't care that you were in pain, then you pass out and usually if you can get enough relaxing sleep, the severity will pass. hope this helps/

It sounds to me like you may need to see a rheumatologist. Could very well be something else considering your other symptoms. Ask your doc for an ANA screening...that's a good place to start!

~L.

R., Ask your Dr. for TORADOL, shots or pill it will take the pain away, and NOT knock you out, start taking 200 mlg of motrin, twice a day, the week before your period. Do 20/20 warm then cold packs on your neck the night before. Have you tried accupressure? Next, start keeping a Migraine diary, EVERY day, record what you eat. It will help you find what your triggers are. If you end up going to a specialist they will need a diary. READ! There is so much info on Migraines! Food, environment AND STRESS are MASSIVE TRIGGERS! good luck, K.
Migraine sufferer for 30 years!

Hi R.. I sure hope you feel better soon. I am wondering what blood work you doctor has done. It sounds like more than migraines. I also think you may want to consider the ER. Sounds like your doctor isn't being aggressive enough. It may be a lot of different things going on. See a different doctor!!!

I have chronic headaches and migraines. One of my triggers is my monthly cycle too. Same kind of thing... 3 week long migraines and 1 week with the cycle. My doc put me on seasonal and the 1 week that your supposed to take the different colored pills... don't. Just go on to the next pack. I haven't had a cycle in 4 or 5yrs now and no more monthly migraines. You might want to discuss that with your doc....

Dear R.,

I was said several times before but bears repeating: Go to the ER! If it is meningitis, depending on the type, you could be contagious. Please take care of this and let us know how you are doing, we're concerned!

R. - I'm sorry to hear about the terrible pain you are having. Have you tried going to a upper cervical chiropractor? Migraine pain is often caused by a problem with the neck that is effectively corrected by an "atlas" (top bone in the neck) specialist". I happen to be an atlas chiropractor that owns and opperates Borer Family Chiropractic in Saline, MI. I'm listed on this mamasource site as well as our own site at www.borerchiro.com. You have your choice of either a female (me) or male (my husband) doctor, whichever is your preference. Your first step in determining if we could help you is an initial evaluation, which takes about an hour. For more information about how we may be able to help you without drugs or surgury you may reply to this message, email me at ____@____.com, log onto our website www.borerchiro.com or call us directly at ###-###-####. I look forward to speaking with you. Dr. Sherri Borer.

I was diagnosed with migraines as a young child. They are pretty severe. I can have violent vomiting. I cant see I have tunnel vision. They last an unGodly amount of time. I dont have these one to two day things. I would kiss the ground actually if that happened. lol However, I have never heard of a fever with a migraine. Not saying that that can't be a symptom but I have only heard of having a fever and getting a headache because of the fever. If I just made sense I dont know. So long story short. Please oh please go back to your doctor because I honestly believe that there is more to this that has been missed. I had a friend who the doctor kept saying its just "migraines" it turned out to be blood clots. She stayed persistant and so should you. It just to me sounds off. Know what I mean. Also, now I will lecture you. If this turns out to be nothing more than migraines. They are usually a fact of life for most. Try not to take anything for them. Learn to cope with them. All of those pain pills are really hard on other parts of the body. You want to keep them working a long time. When you realize you are going to get one. Before symptoms start take an exedrine. It will either catch it or lesson the headache a bit. Just try. Good Luck and in this case be a pushy person.

Hi R.,

My daughter gets migraines -especially around her menstrual cycle. The symptoms you are describing don't sound like a migraine to me. It sounds as though you may have started off with one, but are now sick with something else. You shouldn't be running a fever, joint pain, or muscular pain (other than the head, neck, shoulder area). I think it's time for a re-evaluation and blood tests to see exactly what's going on. If your doctor isn't willing to do that, I'd suggest a second opinion. I hope you're feeling well soon. S.

I don't think that the problem is just a migraine , you could have a pinched nerve in the cervical spine area or something else, you should go back to your doctor and write down all of the symptoms you are having, maybe you need a specialist, Hope yu are feeling better soon, Good Luck K.

Hi R.. My name is Dr. Rick Semlow. I am a chiropractor in Troy. I am happy to say that I have helped women with menstral headaches.

If you would like, you can give my office a call and I can answer your questions.

My office phone number is ###-###-####

Dr. Rick Semlow

Your migrains are a symptom of something else that is going on in your body. Address your stiff neck and fever first as those are signs of very serious illnesses. If it doesn't appears to be any sort of infection, then try a chiropractor, it may be vertebral subluxation complex. If you don't get any relief that way after a few weeks or so, you might want to start examining your lifestyle more closely look at what you eat checking for allergens and food sensitivies, think about what sort of toxins you are exposing yourself to and how to minimize them or eliminate them. Your body is crying out for help and if you keep taking drugs to cover it up, your problem will manifest itself in another way, and will only get worse. There are lots of ways to treat yourself holistically but you will need to educate yourself and seek out professionals who can support you. Let me know if you'd like any help finding someone to assist. I'd be happy to help you do some research.

Hope you feel better soon,
J.

Migraines suck...I've been a sufferer for about 13 years. The thing is...regular pain killers don't do a thing...not even good narcotic ones. The way my doctor explained it to me (in layman's terms) is that a migraine is a blood vessel in your head that constricts(or does it relax...can't remember) and doesn't let the blood flow like it is supposed to (this is the part when you might get what they call and aura, some people see a haze, some see a ring of light almost, i just feel funny...like i notice that i suddenly feel like i want to rub my right eye alot), you are supposed to take a migraine medication (like imitrex or something) right then. Migraine medications aren't pain relievers, they alter the blood vessels and make them flow correctly. You're body will release a chemical in your head to offset the blood vessel that is acting up, and you are naturally allergic to that chemical which causes the pain. So if you take the medication before your body releases, you have just beat the migraine. If you miss your window, I find that 60% of the time the migraine med will work. Those meds can only be taken twice in a 24 hour period, so if you have one that just won't go away, my doctor has had me double up on the med and take tylenol AND ibuprofin all at the same time. Then sleep it off in a dark room.
Good luck...

i would go see a chiropractor, i get really bad headaches and after seeing my chiropactor they go away, plus it takes my cramps away, and it really does work.

R.,

My wife has asked if I could help you since you have not had a response yet. My family has had a history of migraine issues, and she thought it possible I may be of assistance.

First of all, I think your physician is not familiar with migraines, or they would not have gone the route they have.

It sounds as if you are having "rebound" migraines, which are actually caused by the pain killer meds you are taking if that is the case. It is something many people who have had serious migraines experience, but few physicians understand.

Here is some information from Johns Hopkins on Migraines:

http://hopkinsneuro.org/vestibular/disease.cfm/condition/...

Here's some from Mayo Clinic:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/migraine-headache/DS00120

I would recommend a Triptan med to get you out of your current rebound cycle, although you must remember I am not a physician.

Here's something from Mayo on Triptans:

Triptans. For many people with severe migraine attacks, triptans are the drug of choice. They are effective in relieving the pain, nausea and sensitivity to light and sound that are associated with migraines. Sumatriptan (Imitrex) was the first drug specifically developed to treat migraines. Related medications include rizatriptan (Maxalt), naratriptan (Amerge), zolmitriptan (Zomig), almotriptan (Axert), frovatriptan (Frova) and eletriptan (Relpax). Side effects of triptans include nausea, dizziness, muscle weakness and, rarely, stroke and heart attack. In recent studies, a single-tablet combination of sumatriptan and naproxen sodium relieved migraine symptoms more effectively than did either individual medication. This combination tablet will likely be marketed soon.

For your severe headaches, all the meds you mentioned are of little use, in my opinion.

I have experienced "cluster" headaches over the past 25-years. I have learned the triggers over the past 10-years, so I have mostly avoided them. They are the worst pain I have ever experienced. I have broken 16-bones in sports, had my knees torn to pieces, played sports with broken limbs, torn ligaments, crushed cartilage, and have a very high threshold of pain. Only one thing has ever given me so much pain I've slammed stuff against my head to make it feel better - and that is the cluster headaches, which are a type of migraine. Here is a link describing them:

http://www.mhni.com/clusterheadaches.aspx

This is where I went in 1983 to get over them. They helped me to the point I have not had one since 1999 after having them every 6-months the prior 16 years. If you do not get satisfaction through your regular physician, I recommend them highly. Dr. Saper was and still is on the cutting edge of pain management and headache treatment.

http://www.mhni.com/

I think a triptan med can get you out of your cycle, and you could benefit from a "prophylactic" med the head one off the next time your cycle comes. A qualified physician with experience treating this would be able to discuss the options with you.

There is hope, and you will see the light at the end of the tunnel (although you shouldn't look at it, as light may tend to make your headaches worse <G>).

As for your current non-pain related symptoms, it sounds like you are reacting to the new meds your doctor gave you or just run down from fighting this the past 3-weeks.

If you get the Triptan meds, you could likely function the next day at work just fine. Without it, I don't know how you can cope, as the jobs you describe will usually make headaches much worse.

Good luck, and punch your Doc for me the next time you see them, if ever again.

I agree with Sherrie it sounds like meningitis!!!! I would go to the ER as soon as possible!!! this is very serious.

Symptoms of bacterial meningitis usually appear suddenly. Symptoms of viral meningitis may appear suddenly or develop gradually over a period of days. For example, the symptoms of viral meningitis after mumps may take several days or weeks to develop.

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The most common symptoms of either form of meningitis include:

Fever.
Severe and persistent headache.
Stiff and painful neck, especially when trying to touch the chin to the chest.
Vomiting.
Confusion and decreased level of consciousness.
Seizures.
Other symptoms of meningitis include:

Sluggishness, muscle aches and weakness, and strange feelings (such as tingling) or weakness throughout the body.
Eye sensitivity and eye pain from bright lights.
Skin rash.
Dizzy spells.
The incubation period—the time from exposure to the infection to when the first symptoms develop—depends on the type of organism causing the infection.

Babies, young children, older adults, and people with other medical conditions may not have the usual symptoms of meningitis.

In babies, the signs of meningitis may be a fever, irritability that is difficult to calm, decreased appetite, rash, vomiting, and a shrill cry. Babies also may have bulging soft spots on their heads that are not caused by crying, and a stiff body. Babies with meningitis may cry when handled.
Young children with meningitis may act like they have the flu (influenza), cough, or have trouble breathing.
Older adults and people with other medical conditions may have only a slight headache and fever. They may not feel well and may have little energy.
Other conditions with similar symptoms to meningitis include viral hepatitis and flu.

Have you tried chiropractic medicine? It really helps with my hormonal headaches and the neck aches.
If you have that many symptoms be persistant with further testing. You have alot of symptoms that need to be investigated further. You are your own advocate!!!!!! Go to the ER and demand testing until you have some answers.

Hi Rebacca,

I too, am a migraine sufferer. I've had them for many years, but then about 3 years ago they started getting worse with numbness in my tongue & visual aura. I also started getting them as often as 3-4 times/week. My regular Dr. sent me to a neurologist, he has almost stopped them in their tracks. He put me on a medication that I take at night to keep the blood vessel from constricting, it's called Topamax. Then if I do get a fullblown migrain he gave me a prescription called MaxAlt. You should check into both of these medications, but remember, what works well for one person, may not work for another. But, I got my life back!! There is help out there & don't rest until you find it!!

J.

Hi R.,
I know this is hard to deal with. I have had Hormone related migrains for about 15 yrs. I have tried most meds given by doctors and they won't work. Here are a few things to try. Get a massage with someone who knows how to do trigger point work for headaches. Try accupunture. and also start a food journal. Some headaches can be caused from to much dairy. Dairy and red meat contain alot of hormones because of the way they a raised and then it gets passed to us and affects our hormones. If you want let me know where you live and I can help you find a therapist in your area. I have been a neuromuscular therapist for 10 years. So I have been on the pain side and the healing side. I know it is frustrating. The other thing is to place ice on the back of your head and neck where they meet. There is a couple of trigger points there and the ice will help with inflammation. There is so much info that i can give you so maybe email me and we can talk more. Email to ____@____.com
Hope you see results soon.
Christine Z

Hi, R.,

I feel for you. I also suffer from migraines, and have been seeing a migraine specialist for the past 8 years. This is how they handle my migraines.

When I have one that won't stop, like yours, they put me on a steroid burst to interfere with the migraines. I'm actually on a steroid burst right now. That lasts for 5-7 days, and while the steroid burst is working I start prophylactic meds to keep the migraines away.

I worry about your fever and joint pain. Can you get a second opinion? Maybe from a neurologist in your area, or someone who deals with headaches on a regular basis?

Dear R.,
There are a couple of things I can reccomand to you. My husband used to have very bad migraines until 7 years ago when he started to take OPC 3. Also, for Migraines there is another product, Head Rest, which he never had to take it, but I heard that people who don't have , in 12-3 weeks results with OPC3 they tried succesfully Head rest. A friend of mine, Cecilia Moraru is selling them To buy them you have to go to: www.marketamerica.com/moraru and then either search them on the site or go to Health and Nutrition (on the left side) and afteer that you will see them both (among other suppliments). Please don't hesitate to ask me any qustions you need to ak.
Tank you,
C. Seys

Hi R.,
I have had migraines over the past year, since having a hysterectomy (total) and going on estrogen replacement. My doctor put me on Relpax, and it really helped a lot. I do have side effects of achy joints and muscles from it, but they are not worse than the migraines!! I have read that relaxation helps and I am thinking about taking up yoga as well to see if this can decrease the frequency of my headaches. Good luck!

Please see your doctor. Sounds like you've developed something else with these new symptoms, and a stiff neck & fever could be something more serious, like meningitis.

Since you are now having a fever and stiff neck, you need to go to an emergency room. These signs are concerning for meningitis, a potentially lift threatening illness. You need to be at least evaluated by a doctor SOON when you develop these symptoms, so go in NOW!

With all these drugs, have you tried anything healthy? Harvest Health sells a migraine medicine that you spray under your tongue, and the headache is gone in moments. Or, maybe look on the internet for some information regarding your body. Maybe your body is lacking something it needs like water or vitamins, and drugs can't touch that. I know you are a single mom, so sleep may be out of the question, but maybe you could just ask someone to take your kids for a few hours while you caught up on your sleep.

I also suffered from menstral migranines, and my blood pressure was border (130/90) line, docter prescribed atacand for the b.p. it didnt really help my pressure but it made my migranines less intense, also he gave me zomig 2.5 mg. withing 45 minutes my headaches would disappear. however i once had a headache as you describe and the docter sent me for physical therapy and said i had pulled a muscle deep inside my head and it was causing headaches and spasms in my head. after two weeks of physical therapy and one day of violent vominting followed by a long nap six my headache disappeared. this all took six weeks....good luck. try the zomig. good news i am now in menopause and hardly ever get any more headaches.

Dear R.,
So sorry to hear of your troubles! Pain for that long, in addition to your other symptoms makes me question if it is actually a migraine that is causing them. I don't know that a fever is a common migraine symptom. Has your doctor ruled out other causes? If he/she hasn't, they need to! Have they done any blood work? Fever is usually a sign of an infection.
I know that when you are having that kind of pain, not to mention every thing else you have on your plate, it is hard to have the energy to be pushy with your health care provider. Do you have a friend or a family member who could go with you to your next appointment? Write down some questions for your doctor, and insist on getting answers. If he/she can't help you then they need to refer you to a specialist who can. Take a pushy friend with you. They can be the bad guy and ask questions that you may not have thought of. Best wishes, take care, and good luck!!

Hi R.,
I feel your pain. I too have suffered from Migrains and cronic headaches. When I was pregnant I couldnt take any medication except tylonel and we all know that doesnt work. My OB told me to take Magnesium daily and drink a coke when I had one (I do not drink caffeine often or drink coffee so that part worked for me) But I swear by the magnesium. You have to ake it daily and it may take a while to get in your system. It's all natural so it cant hurt you. The magnesium actually softens tissues in your body. I also started to see a chiroparter after years of trying different perscription medicines tht just made me insane. IT worked great!!! TRy it. I go to Dr Cook on 23 1/2 a d Van dyke if you are near him he is wonderful!!!!

Hi R.,

You might want to ask your doctor about topamax (taken daily) & imitrex (taken as needed right at onset, works fast!). I have had migraines for about 15 yrs. and until 5 yrs. ago. after trying everything you mentioned (lol), I finally got a neurologist to put me on something that works! I have 5 children but like you only 3 at home ages 15, 9, & 7. I am tired all the time & my muscle and joints ache all the time. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1994, then recently with a cervical neck & back strain (which can come from repetitive neck bending & stooping). So you just might want to speak to your doctor about these things that may be causing your migraines because all these joints are related, not to say this is what it might be in your case but a suggestion.

Good Luck,
Denise G.

R.,
Hi, I too suffer with Migrains. They began as soon as I began
my period in my early teens. They became more frequent and I eventually had to take medication everyday to control them and Imitrex when I get ones around my period. I do have kick-back migrains when they linger for days. It sounds like you need to see a Neuroligist. It is usually a change or stress that causes the sudden onset of Migrains. You are taking just pain killers. You need something that helps with the neurotransmitters in the brain where the migrain begins. I am 40 now and I have tried many things, acupunture, read a hand full of migrain book, avoid cheese, wine, chocolate and the best thing I did was learn to meditate. I thought it was wierd but the lady that helped me said I was like a volcano. It helped me to totally relax. I have 3 kids and a spouse that travels 50%+ of the time. I recognized I really bottled up alot. The last time I saw my neuroligist he told me to consider a phycotherapist to talk about things, migrains can be not just biological like depression, but deep seeded anger, sadness, anxiety. If you have other side effects now your neck(which is typical with Migrains) and soreness and fatigue(fever is not usual) but your body is sending you a message. Slow down, its ok to ask for help, if you are not healthy then you will not be able to care for your children. I also wonder if something you have come in contact with at work is triggering your headaches. A big trigger for me is smell of paint, bright lights, not eating regular meals & the foods I mentioned above. Good luck, take care... PS Try another doctor!

Good morning R.. Get back to the doctor and get checked out! This is probably something more than a migraine. Migraines don't give you sore joints or a fever. It may have started as a migraine, but sounds like something else now. For your safety and the safety of your family, go back. L. S.

I suffer from them also, you can go to the emergency room and they can give you a shot of dalata(sp), but my doc put me on midrin(sp) and it works wonders...Good luck..hope this has helped

R.,

After checking out the other suggestions, I would recommend seeing a chiropractor. I had a headache (migraine level) that did not go away for a week. The ER gave me injections, pills, I tried over the counter meds. Nothing worked.

I finally broke down and visited my local chiropractor. I had never gone before and he adjusted me in 7 or 8 different places. My headache started to subside within a few hours. He had me come back every two hours in the beginning. He does not charge for multiple visits in the same day. By the second day my headache was completely gone and my body was able to rest. I slept really hard for two days straight. Now I regularly see the chiropractor and he helps keep my back in line before it gets so bad.

I hope you start feeling better soon.

I had this happen to me YEARS ago. My doctor put me on midrin and that worked for me. then a few years later they started again, but the midrin didn't work. They were more anxiety related, but I had all the pain in my neck and back and joints like you. That time the doctor put me on an antidepressant, and gave me xanax for when an actual headache "episode" came on. That worked for a little bit, but eventually, the only thing that truly made them go away, was a certified massage therapist. I was skeptical, but in so much pain I figured it couldn't get any worse, and after one session, it had releived more pain than anything else in months. After the second session, ALL of my pain was GONE! Just make sure you aren't getting a recreational massage...get a certified massage therapist. They are about $65 / hour, and it is worth every penny 3 times over. Good luck to you, I know how awful you feel now...

Are you sure they are menstrual? How long have you been at your job? I worked making fuel injectors years ago and the test fuel would set off the most horrendous migraines that medicine couldn't seem to touch.I would look to see if there are other environmental factors affecting you also.

Hello R.,

I hope you're feeling better. I've never heard of migraines giving a fever. get checked out and get to the root of the problem. I've heard or people getting migraines from consuming MSG or nitrates in canned foods. BTW, have you ever gotten chiropractic treatment? keep looking for answers. Good luck! ~Carmen~

You need to get to the source of the migraine. Sometimes they can be caused by something as simple as a food allergy or an hormonal imbalance....or a mix of the two. Go to ahccenter.com
This is a group of chiropractors that work wonders with all sorts of issues and are very good at finding the SOURCE of the problem rather than just treating the symptoms with a drug, only for the symptoms to return. It looks like you could be around alot of chemicals at work...maybe you are allergic to them.
The fever thing and joint pain is a bit disturbing. Sounds like two different issues. Fever and joint pain could be from a tick bite causing Lyme's Disease. You need to get that checked out right away. It can be treated with antibiotics, but if it isn't, you could get really ill with long term effects.

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I hope you have been to the doctor! Poor baby! That stinks! I know of a natural supplement that will support head health if you want to try it.

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