Re: Migraines- thank you everyone!
From: Melanie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 8 Apr 2002 12:46:03 -0500 (CDT)
THanks to all of you who wrote me back about the migraines! It always
makes me feel better to know I'm not alone in this.
By the way, there was a big article in either Shape or Fitness mag about
PCOS this month. DId anyone else see it?
At Sat, 6 Apr 2002, Barb wrote:
>
>At Sat, 6 Apr 2002, Suzy wrote:
>>
>Oh,I was migraine queen when I was on BCP's.I was on mini ovral....the
>migraines weren't mini's.
>
>I also agree with Victoria..ask doc for switch of pills.
>Certain foods mixed with meds will also contribute to
>migraines.Chocolate,wine,coffee,certain cheeses etc.Ask your doctor
>about this.
>I ask this question to everyone with any migraines,;Do you drink
>grapefruit juice?This is the ultimate worst juice to be taken with
>practically any medication.It makes the medication ineffective(alot of
>meds),and stays in your system longer,thus making it undisposable.Check
>out links on the effects of grapefruit juice and medications.It can also
>make them more potent;increasing their effectiveness.Grapefruit juice
>was the ultimate culprit for my migraine headaches with the use of
>certain medications.Now,I may be incorrect,but I am certain that I
>recently read an article about BCP"s,migraines and certain foods.I will
>try to find the article and post for you.
>
>Grapefruit does the same.
>
>Also Denise has a good point...chiropractic care can help with migraine
>headaches.I know how debilitating a migraine can be;-how disruptive for
>one's life.
>In the meantime till you can discuss this with your doctor,you may find
>relief with some aromatherapy.Peppermint oil diffused is very
>good.Also,you can go and pick up some "Tiger Balm"..apply directly to
>forehead and it will numb the pains.I think the Tiger Balm will help you
>find some relief till you ask doctor for a switch of meds.
>Hope this helped.
>
>>I got Migraines when I started taking Loestrin, and I've been off it for
>>ages, but I still get severe migrains unless I take beta blockers......I
>>think that I'm kindof addicted to them, I cant imagine living without
>>them...but anyway, good luck getting rid of them I know that they can be
>>pretty crippling
>>
>>Suzanne
>>
>>At Sat, 6 Apr 2002, Denise wrote:
>>>
>>>I agree with Victoria, if the migraines are showing up at the start of
>>>taking a new med unless there are other stressful things going on in
>>>your life the chances are good that the new meds are the culprit. I am
>>>a long time member of the migraine headache group. If you find that
>>>after a med change things don't get better with the migraines let me
>>>know. I have found success with some simple treatment my chiropractor
>>>gave me. I'd be more than willing to share! I know how disruptive and
>>>painful migraines are. If you would like feel free to email me
>>>denisemrogers@cox.net
>>>I hope you feel better soon!
>>>Denise
>>>
>>>At Fri, 5 Apr 2002, Victoria wrote:
>>>Ask doc for pill switch.
>>>Victoria
>>>
>>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Melanie)
>>>Does anyone else get awful migranes? I just started getting them about 2
>>>1/2 months ago when I started on the BCP Yasmin. Is there anything I
>>>can do for them?
>>>Melanie
>
>--
>Sincerely,
>Barb C.
>
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Melanie
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