Response to migranes

I suffered from migraines from the time I was a child up until I was 20. Part of the time I was on dilatin to help prevent the headaches. When I had the warning signs (auras, etc.), I would take tylenol to try to short circuit the cycle. Then I would take midrin (sp?) or fiornial for the pain. Some things are common triggers such as aged cheese, red wine, msg, artifical sweeteners and colors, chocolate and caffaine. Caffaine is supposed to be a big trigger, but it is also supposed to help once a full blown headache hits. I know for me once the headache came on, a pepsi (or other type of caffine/sugar) would sometimes help relieve the pain - if I could get it down before I started vomiting and passing out. If you vomit alot, flat ginger ale at room temperature helps calm the stomach better than water. You should try keeping a daily diary of everything you eat and when, as well as times you exercise, sleep, etc. Triggers can also be things other than foods, such as a certain smell or color patterns on a tv or computer. As for cures, the only one I know of is the one that cured me - prayer.

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