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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 186004" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>My son has had severe migraines with vomiting since the age of 4. We began seeing a pediatric neuro when he was 9 (we didn't realize what was going on when he was younger). Our neuro completely agrees that any medication like Tylenol, Motrin or Exedrin can cause "rebound" headaches, which means that while they help the pain, these medications also fuel future headaches. Our neuro also believes that if a child is getting more than 2 headahces a week, he needs to be on a medication that prevents migraines.</p><p> </p><p>My son has been on Propranolol since age 10. It's a blood pressure medication that is used off label as a migraine preventive. We call it his "miracle medication" because he barely ever gets a headache, let alone a migraine, now. This was a kid who was asking for Motrin 5 to 6 times a week.</p><p> </p><p>by the way, anxiety can trigger migraines. My son's other triggers include fatigue (having a regular bedtime is a must), bright sunlight, hot humid weather, too much screen time, not drinking enough fluids and artificial sweetners like aspartame.</p><p> </p><p>Hope you make an appointment with a pediatrician neuro soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 186004, member: 2423"] My son has had severe migraines with vomiting since the age of 4. We began seeing a pediatric neuro when he was 9 (we didn't realize what was going on when he was younger). Our neuro completely agrees that any medication like Tylenol, Motrin or Exedrin can cause "rebound" headaches, which means that while they help the pain, these medications also fuel future headaches. Our neuro also believes that if a child is getting more than 2 headahces a week, he needs to be on a medication that prevents migraines. My son has been on Propranolol since age 10. It's a blood pressure medication that is used off label as a migraine preventive. We call it his "miracle medication" because he barely ever gets a headache, let alone a migraine, now. This was a kid who was asking for Motrin 5 to 6 times a week. by the way, anxiety can trigger migraines. My son's other triggers include fatigue (having a regular bedtime is a must), bright sunlight, hot humid weather, too much screen time, not drinking enough fluids and artificial sweetners like aspartame. Hope you make an appointment with a pediatrician neuro soon. [/QUOTE]
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