tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post4183194259673776817..comments2024-03-19T09:10:47.280-07:00Comments on Reasonably Well: Seeing Stars Julia Oleinikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857783768340014545noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-30482523447773515612013-01-20T17:38:39.209-08:002013-01-20T17:38:39.209-08:00I get what used to be called Migraine Equivalents ...I get what used to be called Migraine Equivalents or Ocular Migraines, which feature the visual aura that can precede a migraine attack, but the headache pain never arrives. Still, I do feel muzzy-headed for a day or so after one of these attacks and as I have progressed through peri-menopause to full blown menopause, some headache has crept in, but nothing like what people describe with a migraine headache. Triggers are bright flashing lights (especially the sun flashing off of a windshield unexpectedly into my eyes while driving or having to look into the sun to hit overhead tennis shots or serves), sleep deprivation and stress. You will NEVER get me to admit that chocolate or green tea triggers these episodes, although I might be able to discern a link between doing too much laundry and getting a headache...Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02013830406271839467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-72701281885984897992013-01-14T13:39:48.750-08:002013-01-14T13:39:48.750-08:00My husband gets migraines. His are triggered by t...My husband gets migraines. His are triggered by too much bright sunlight and too much (gasp) chocolate. He gets queasy and often feels better after he does vomit. He tries to immediately lay down and sleep it off in a dark room. He often has a migraine "Hangover" grogginess afterward.Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-50267178473917985592013-01-14T11:47:27.560-08:002013-01-14T11:47:27.560-08:00The three or four times I took Imitrex it increase...The three or four times I took Imitrex it increased my migraine symptoms. I think the grogginess is related to the migraines. At least for me, it seems the more severe the migraine, the worse the grogginess it.karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15873006256296750419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-49515723175355099962013-01-14T10:00:11.245-08:002013-01-14T10:00:11.245-08:00Funny you should ask this question today because I...Funny you should ask this question today because I got up fine, but once I started opening up all the window shades to let all the bright sunshine in, I started to feel like I was on a wobbly ship. My stomach was heaving, I wasn't walking straight and I started feeling knots in the back of my head and neck radiating to my shoulders and I couldn't see well.<br /><br />Unfortunately, it isn't only light or sunlight that disturb me. I have problems with scents (flowers and perfumes) and odors (cigarettes,fireplace smoke,food cooking,cleaners etc.) I usually feel nausea,palpitations, shakiness and a feeling as though I will pass out, along with those knots in the neck and shoulders. My rheumatologist mentioned chemical sensitivities, and I had read about that in cfs and fibro years ago, but my neuro said no, it's typical migraine. I think we suffer from chemical sensitivities as I had never had problems with migraines before getting sick with all these illneses. I think patients know best! <br /><br /><br />annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-41709757736025172662013-01-14T08:15:46.201-08:002013-01-14T08:15:46.201-08:00I also get migraines and have for many years. My ...I also get migraines and have for many years. My symtoms: A couple days before my migraine hits I get very tired...more than usual. A couple hours before it hits I get very cold and nothing works to get warm. I know a couple posts ago you were wondering what causes your migraines. I get mine if I don't get enough sleep, my neck is out of place, and when the barometer has a big change. I hope you find out soon what's causing yours.Kristi Hiemstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136586566227349899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-49010701533622220162013-01-14T03:01:28.267-08:002013-01-14T03:01:28.267-08:00Yes, I have migraines, complete with auras and con...Yes, I have migraines, complete with auras and confusion frequently.... For me they are a miserable side effect of dry (without protective oils) eyes. <br /><br />I hope you feel better ~<br /><br />I've not been able to get my name on there yet, but its Alisande.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-33365898274667753252013-01-14T02:48:57.069-08:002013-01-14T02:48:57.069-08:00You have my complete sympathy. I had migraines an...You have my complete sympathy. I had migraines and the pain would get so unbearable that my blood pressure would go through the roof and cause me to vomit uncontrollably. Only solution was a visit to ER for an anti-nausea vaccination unless I was lucky enough to get an anti-nausea tablet down before the vomiting started. And then one day about 15 years ago they just stopped and haven't come back. Hope the same happens for you.Hedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953091713220195010noreply@blogger.com