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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 530016" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>That's migraine. Put another icepack ON TOP of her head (on the crown) put a pillow on top of it to hold it there. There are several migraine medications that help get rid of the migraines.....I'm actually a complete believer in Chiropractic FIRST....to have your body aligned before trying all the medications. When my body is aligned? I feel so much better and things flow - correctly. I'm very out of whack. (NO COMMENT - ) but chemically I'm imbalanced for whatever reason and I take a high dose of Topamax. It's an anti-seizure medicine. I've tried every single migraine medicine and none worked, some made it worse. One put me in the hospital. So when I got to a neurologist with my migraine trigger diary - I couldn't see a pattern - but the N did. He said periods, weather, smells. lights.......and stupid people. (not kidding about the last one). Stress is a killer - but not from things like other people get tense from - Mine was idiot boss, idiot son, Idiot Governors Continuum of Care......therapist that wasn't listening. (you know stupid people) After the topamax I also got Relpax because sometimes I get what I can only tell you is Wha-Wha brain. My brain feels like it's going wha wha wha wha (jiggly feeling) ----and hot...OMG its so hot. Then it feels like it's swelling....If the topamax didn't do it that day? Relpax usually helps - On those days? It's usually bad weather coming. He demonstrated the effect with a soda can and a bunsen burner. It was awesome. So in essence what I describe IS happening. The replax makes you tinkle out the headache. If that doesn't work? Then I'm on my way to the ER. My BiPolar (BP) is up over the 210's usually - and I can't talk - I look like a Mastiff, can't walk, can't see. I just hurt - badly. At some point it feels like you'd drill holes in your head to relieve the pressure. (not kidding again). </p><p></p><p>DF came up with the packing my entire head in ice idea - and it's a life saver. Another thing - I stay away from caffeine as much as possible except for AM coffee - but sometimes I'll down a cup of coffee - and I was taking straight caffeine syrup. The Excederine Migraine pills helped - BUT it defeats the purpose of getting OFF caffeine. If she has migraines you'll need to wean her OFF all caffeine. It's not her friend. For right now until she sees a doctor? Maybe a coke will help. But only temporarily. It's not a cure at all. And that liquid caffeine (Well let me tell you - you'd lick a skunk to get the taste of it out of your mouth it's that nasty) but it worked quick. Also temporary fix. </p><p></p><p>You'll just have to see what her triggers are. OH - ASK your pharmacist for a booklet called - MIGRAINE diary - they usually have one. If not - see if <a href="http://www.topamax.com" target="_blank">www.topamax.com</a> has one. They won't give her topamax at her age...and without trying other things first....but it has a lot of helpful info. </p><p></p><p>Hugs to the Duck and her Mummy. I feel forher so badly. There's also some herbs out that are supposed to be good for it - butterwort and I think feverfew - but I had no luck with either. Just more reading and again for a child? Not a likely source of help - not a lot of feedback on any of it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 530016, member: 4964"] That's migraine. Put another icepack ON TOP of her head (on the crown) put a pillow on top of it to hold it there. There are several migraine medications that help get rid of the migraines.....I'm actually a complete believer in Chiropractic FIRST....to have your body aligned before trying all the medications. When my body is aligned? I feel so much better and things flow - correctly. I'm very out of whack. (NO COMMENT - ) but chemically I'm imbalanced for whatever reason and I take a high dose of Topamax. It's an anti-seizure medicine. I've tried every single migraine medicine and none worked, some made it worse. One put me in the hospital. So when I got to a neurologist with my migraine trigger diary - I couldn't see a pattern - but the N did. He said periods, weather, smells. lights.......and stupid people. (not kidding about the last one). Stress is a killer - but not from things like other people get tense from - Mine was idiot boss, idiot son, Idiot Governors Continuum of Care......therapist that wasn't listening. (you know stupid people) After the topamax I also got Relpax because sometimes I get what I can only tell you is Wha-Wha brain. My brain feels like it's going wha wha wha wha (jiggly feeling) ----and hot...OMG its so hot. Then it feels like it's swelling....If the topamax didn't do it that day? Relpax usually helps - On those days? It's usually bad weather coming. He demonstrated the effect with a soda can and a bunsen burner. It was awesome. So in essence what I describe IS happening. The replax makes you tinkle out the headache. If that doesn't work? Then I'm on my way to the ER. My BiPolar (BP) is up over the 210's usually - and I can't talk - I look like a Mastiff, can't walk, can't see. I just hurt - badly. At some point it feels like you'd drill holes in your head to relieve the pressure. (not kidding again). DF came up with the packing my entire head in ice idea - and it's a life saver. Another thing - I stay away from caffeine as much as possible except for AM coffee - but sometimes I'll down a cup of coffee - and I was taking straight caffeine syrup. The Excederine Migraine pills helped - BUT it defeats the purpose of getting OFF caffeine. If she has migraines you'll need to wean her OFF all caffeine. It's not her friend. For right now until she sees a doctor? Maybe a coke will help. But only temporarily. It's not a cure at all. And that liquid caffeine (Well let me tell you - you'd lick a skunk to get the taste of it out of your mouth it's that nasty) but it worked quick. Also temporary fix. You'll just have to see what her triggers are. OH - ASK your pharmacist for a booklet called - MIGRAINE diary - they usually have one. If not - see if [URL="http://www.topamax.com"]www.topamax.com[/URL] has one. They won't give her topamax at her age...and without trying other things first....but it has a lot of helpful info. Hugs to the Duck and her Mummy. I feel forher so badly. There's also some herbs out that are supposed to be good for it - butterwort and I think feverfew - but I had no luck with either. Just more reading and again for a child? Not a likely source of help - not a lot of feedback on any of it. [/QUOTE]
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