My First Migraine

NotMamaRose
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:22:10 +0000

WashDad, welcome to the migraine club. I have been a headache/migraine sufferer (and I use that word on purpose) for almost 30 years now. I definitely would urge you to see a physician, preferably one who specializes in headaches and pain. (I know others have suggested neurologists, but I have to be frank and admit that I never got any help from neurologists. The best help I have ever gotten was from internists who specialize in pain.)
The tyramine-free diet does help some people (tyramine is the chemical that is in things such as chocolate, aged cheeses, snow peas, etc), but it did not make a difference for me, as I am a hardcore migraineur. But it is worth a try. You might also get your hands on a copy of David Bucholz’s “Heal Your Headache” and see if his recommendations help.
The good news is that there are meds that can help bust these headaches once they begin, and there is always good, old fashioned pain medicine (such as codeine) that also can help you get through these. You also may be one of the lucky ones who never will get another one as long as you live. I hope that’s the case. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. :)