OT Help With Migraines

[Mom Jeans]

When I get them really bad, I go to the Chiropractor, I usually walk out with it gone

 

[Katybugmom]

I asked about an MRI or cat scan, but was told no. Yes, we are extra careful to make sure she always gets lots of water. On her tumble class day & on days when girls are missing and the end up just focusing on tumbling the migraines aren't usually an issue.

I wouldn't accept no for an answer on a mri or cat scan- your child is way too important. But, with that being said- go to an independent imaging place- not the hospital. The price difference here is about $2,000

 

[Keep_Believing]

When I get them really bad, I go to the Chiropractor, I usually walk out with it gone

I will look into that. Her longest one lasted 26 hours. With the exception of going to the restroom & me forcing her to drink some liquids, she was curled up in a ball on her bed, with the lights off for 26 hours straight. When she gets them she wants it dark & quiet. That is the worst one she has ever had. It came on right after having to sit still at her desk for TAKS (state testing in Texas) for the second day in a row. They take the reading & math test back to back.

 

[Keep_Believing]

I wouldn't accept no for an answer on a mri or cat scan- your child is way too important. But, with that being said- go to an independent imaging place- not the hospital. The price difference here is about $2,000

Thanks, I got the impression they had to approve or recommend it. I didn't realize I could demand it.

 

[Katybugmom]

I will look into that. Her longest one lasted 26 hours. With the exception of going to the restroom & me forcing her to drink some liquids, she was curled up in a ball on her bed, with the lights off for 26 hours straight. When she gets them she wants it dark & quiet. That is the worst one she has ever had. It came on right after having to sit still at her desk for TAKS (state testing in Texas) for the second day in a row. They take the reading & math test back to back.

I am so sorry the TAKS will do that- I teach in Texas, unless the budget get cut more How old is your daughter

 

[Keep_Believing]

She is 8, but will turn 9 in August. She just finished 4th grade & is going into 5th grade. She said bending her neck down at the desk for that long made her neck hurt & then it turned into the worst migraine she has ever had. Blurry vision, vomiting, physically drained, etc.

I am really glad that her school teachers & her cheer Coach are so understanding & willing to work with us around her migraine issues. I don't want it to make her put her life on hold.

 

[AllHeartxo3]

So far, I have seen 2 different Doctors. They both said they feel they are genetic and have tried different preventative medicines from anti depressants to raise serotonin levels (even though she is a happy child with the exceptions of the migraines) to depakote (a seizure medicine known to help prevent migraines). I keep coming back to her complaints about them starting in her neck. We keep a food and activity journal. When she side bases for long periods of times , she always leaves with a severe migraine. But, as said has also gotten them on non cheer days. I will definitely keep trying to find her help and relief from her pain.

I'm sorry that it's so hard. That's what happened to our neighbor because no one wanted to help her. I hope she finds relief soon ):

 

[Katybugmom]

She is 8, but will turn 9 in August. She just finished 4th grade & is going into 5th grade. She said bending her neck down at the desk for that long made her neck hurt & then it turned into the worst migraine she has ever had. Blurry vision, vomiting, physically drained, etc.

I am really glad that her school teachers & her cheer Coach are so understanding & willing to work with us around her migraine issues. I don't want it to make her put her life on hold.

That fourth grade test this year was intense. My daughters going into 5th this year too. Where in Texas do you live?

 

[Keep_Believing]

I live in the small town of Bryan, Texas. She made a 100 on the Math TAKS & also scored high on Reading & Writing, but the migraine that followed was scary.

 

[Katybugmom]

I live in the small town of Bryan, Texas. She made a 100 on the Math TAKS & also scored high on Reading & Writing, but the migraine that followed was scary.

That's awesome. My daughter was commended in writing and reading and a 93 in math. Next year with the new test nobody really knows what to expect I know where Bryan is, we are in New Braunfels- half way between SA and Austin

 

[Keep_Believing]

Yes, STARR will be here! They are making budget cuts, but spending millions to develop a new test!! UGH!!! I love New Braunfels. Are you with Pinnacle? That is the only team I am familar with that is close by (one in San Marcos & San Antonio).

 

[Katybugmom]

Yes, STARR will be here! They are making budget cuts, but spending millions to develop a new test!! UGH!!! I love New Braunfels. Are you with Pinnacle? That is the only team I am familar with that is close by (one in San Marcos & San Antonio).

We are with J&R Gymnastics, have friends at pinnacle though.Which gym are you with, maybe we will be at the same comps?

 

[Aussiekat]

It seems like it's a muscular/neck issue from a lot of things you've mentioned, and exacerbated by light. Have you considered acupuncture or some sort of osteo/chiro treatment? Acupuncture helped my cousin who had a cinched nerve in her neck that would flare up every few weeks. Your baby girl is so young, it must be terrible to go through this. I hope you find something soon.

 

[PullandPray23]

crazy thing that works for me. I lay on my pool deck and put my feet in the water...the cold water really helps...try this

 

[aquarider]

Does anyone else on either side of your family get migraines? They are hereditary. I get them myself and my daughter first got them right around your daughter's age. I have tried EVERYTHING and there is nothing that works 100% of the time and I've been at it since the 80's. The actress Lisa Kudrow's dad had a migraine clinic in California that I went to. Tried biofeedback when it was the newest "trendy" thing. Didn't work. There are 2 different types of migraines and then there are "cluster" headaches. Those are the type that last more than a day. I'd be seeing a neurologist or some other kind of headache specialist. I would also try a chiropractor. Side basing has a tendency to tweak the neck and back. When my daughter did it for a long time one side of her back was always out. Most of the weight of the flyer is supported on the right side rather than evenly distributed like the main base. I will tell you that I have had some of the worst migraines and gone to the chiropractor and come out with it GONE! An adjustment of the neck and ICE and I walked out of there fine. I always use ice - NEVER heat. If it is a true migraine heat will make it worse. The only things that ever work for me, and not always, are ice and Imitrex. I don't know if they prescribe Imitrex for young children tho. I can also take codeine but that does not always work. Sometimes it doesn't matter what you take the only thing that will get rid of it is sleep, a dark room, ice (on the back of the neck and on the head where it hurts) and time. I would try the chiropractor and give it several visits to see if it helps. Best wishes!