OT Help With Migraines

Keep_Believing · Sep 3, 2011

Yep, we have tried the whole diet thing and removal of msg. We also looked into the chiropractor. I think we have tried everything under the sun.

Keep_Believing · Jun 4, 2012

Update, her migraines have continued. It is almost a year later and they finally did the MRI. They saw something on her mandible & lower floor of her mouth that concerned them. We go back tomorrow for a CT scan, bone scan, and blood work. I am nervous and anxious, but keep telling myself it is probably something minor that can easily be fixed. All prayers are appreciated.

12mowerd · Jun 4, 2012

prayers from maine

Aussiekat · Jun 4, 2012

Sending strength and hope x.

CoachMandiCF · Jun 4, 2012

My mom, sister and myself all have varying degrees of migraines. My mom has the most severe. She's been on numeous meds, tried the chiropractor but the most relief she had was through acupuncture. She went 1-2 times per month and it helped tremendously. She does still get migraines that are very severe, but she watches her diets, stays away from "triggers" like chocolate, pollen, etc. Sometimes there just isn't a way around them though

I had them very very bad (1-2 per week that were dibilitating) but after I had my son they went away. Good luck to you and your daughter!

Keep_Believing · Jun 4, 2012

Thanks for all the kind words. Insurance decided they want 48 hours to review and approve the CT since she just had an MRI. So, now her appointment is for this Wed. afternoon. More waiting! UGH! :/

Vabel · Jun 4, 2012

I had severe migraines for nearly ten years. As weird as it is, my chiropractor figured out that my feet were actually the problem. I'm terribly flat footed which was causing my legs to roll in and put my hips, back and neck out of alignment. Getting my feet fixed and having weekly neck adjustments fixed most of my problems.

IMISSCHEER · Jun 4, 2012

Kris said:
My oldest daughter struggles with sever migraines. It effects her vision, she usually throws up, and ends up crying her self to sleep. We have been to the Doctors, tried different medicines, tried changing her diet (avoiding msg, etc.), and so far nothing has helped. I have noticed she tends to get them really bad / seems to be a trigger when she side bases. She loves cheer & isn't about to give it up. She is definitely needed as a side baser. Switching to a flyer or back spot is not an option or appropriate for her. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to prevent them? P.S. She does get them even when it is her off days. So, quiting cheer would not solve the problem. I have just noticed, she is almost guaranteed to get a severe one when she spends the majority of the time side basing during a practice. She says they start in her neck and move to the middle of her forehead very quickly.

Sorry, I am unable to read all the posts BUT this was my daughter several years ago. I took her to a chiropractor and within a few visits the migraines went away. Mind you, we spent several weeks going to every doctor possible, doing every possible tests out there, for a mom it was very painful for me to see my daughter go through this. Sometimes i secretly wished that they found something so we would know why she had so much pain all the time. I thank GOD every day for our chiropractor. Good luck to you.

Supermom · Jun 4, 2012

demand the MRI. I learned the hard way that if you don't force the issue with some Drs. you never get to the root of the problem. YOU are your daughters best advocate. Now is the time to BE "THAT" MOTHER! Best of Luck

Keep_Believing · Jun 4, 2012

plyman1 said:
demand the MRI. I learned the hard way that if you don't force the issue with some Drs. you never get to the root of the problem. YOU are your daughters best advocate. Now is the time to BE "THAT" MOTHER! Best of Luck

Thanks, they already did the MRI last week. They found something that concerned them. So, now they want to do a CT scan of the bone. I just got a call and the insurance did approve it. Her appointment for Wed. at 10 am is set to go!

MomMomMamaMom · Jun 4, 2012

Sending luck, and healthy thoughts.

jcheermom · Jun 4, 2012

Kris said:
My oldest daughter struggles with sever migraines. It effects her vision, she usually throws up, and ends up crying her self to sleep. We have been to the Doctors, tried different medicines, tried changing her diet (avoiding msg, etc.), and so far nothing has helped. I have noticed she tends to get them really bad / seems to be a trigger when she side bases. She loves cheer & isn't about to give it up. She is definitely needed as a side baser. Switching to a flyer or back spot is not an option or appropriate for her. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to prevent them? P.S. She does get them even when it is her off days. So, quiting cheer would not solve the problem. I have just noticed, she is almost guaranteed to get a severe one when she spends the majority of the time side basing during a practice. She says they start in her neck and move to the middle of her forehead very quickly.

I know of a medication that can PREVENT migraines before she gets them. I haven't read through all of the posts so I don't know how old your CP is nor if she has tried this medication before, nor if this medication can be prescribed for children, but I am on it and it is a GODSEND!! It has prevented my migraines and
made the migraines that I do get much more mild and infrequent. It's called TOPAMAX and requires a prescription. There is a MAJOR side effect of weight loss- I lost 90 pounds while on it, which wasn't such a bad thing since I did need to lose the weight anyways. My migraines are post-menigitis migraines (I had meninigitis and as a result of this I now get migraines. I never had them before I had meningitis) and no other medication seemed to help. Maybe discuss this medication with your doctor and see if this is a possible alternative method of treatment to see if this may help. Good luck!!

Keep_Believing · Jun 4, 2012

celite said:
I know of a medication that can PREVENT migraines before she gets them. I haven't read through all of the posts so I don't know how old your CP is nor if she has tried this medication before, nor if this medication can be prescribed for children, but I am on it and it is a GODSEND!! It has prevented my migraines and
made the migraines that I do get much more mild and infrequent. It's called TOPAMAX and requires a prescription. There is a MAJOR side effect of weight loss- I lost 90 pounds while on it, which wasn't such a bad thing since I did need to lose the weight anyways. My migraines are post-menigitis migraines (I had meninigitis and as a result of this I now get migraines. I never had them before I had meningitis) and no other medication seemed to help. Maybe discuss this medication with your doctor and see if this is a possible alternative method of treatment to see if this may help. Good luck!!

Thanks, they have already tried Topamax. It is one of many that they have tried.

jcheermom · Jun 4, 2012

Kris said:
Thanks, they have already tried Topamax. It is one of many that they have tried.

Sorry to hear that it hasn't worked. I hope that your CP will find answers and relief as I know all too well the pain that she suffers through and hope that she can get something to help her soon!!

leighhhhhhhh · Jun 5, 2012

Good luck on the results. My mum (i'm British!) used to get severe migraines & now eats a completely wheat free diet. No bread, pizza etc. and she also avoids foods with lots of E numbers (lucozade set her off with a bad migraine once). It worked a treat for her.
I know how annoying it can be, I've had a spinning sensation for about 2 years now, I've had 2 MRI scans and they can't get to the bottom of it. I hope you get some answers & sort out this problem!

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