Anyone Familiar with **COMPLEX MIGRAINES**?

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I haven't heard of those ones yet, but I had a friend just diagnosed with "cluster headaches". Apparently they are like a hot poker to the eye or skull and come on without warning. They also, as the name indicates, come in clusters and last a few days to 3 weeks. It doesn't sound like fun and he misses work because of them. Sounds like a scary experience. I know we have a young one with health issues and it's never ideal in any way to have to rush them to the ER and do more tests for things. Never give up, always pray, and know that the Dr's are trying their best.
 
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Actually this is what I have been thinking the last couple of days (in all my spare time
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). Seriously though, I can't help but wonder if this is what is bringing this on.

I am anxious to talk with the doctor.....

Thank you!!
 
If it is hormonal, keeping other triggers at lower levels may help. Many people have migraines related to foods, specifically: pork, especially ham and bacon, strong cheeses, chocolate, caffeine, citrus and others. Some odors can make some of the sensory things worse. My vision, hearing and sense of smell all seem more acute during a migraine; and certain scents can make me feel very ill.

If they are related to hormone levels, chart the headaches in relation to your daughter's period. Some people have headaches when they ovulate, some as a PMS symtom and some with their period. If this is the cause, regulating the hormones will help; this usually means birth control pills. It also maybe that when the hormone storms of adolescense and puberty (sorry about the spelling) are over, the migraines will go away on their own.

I'm so sorry she is going through this. I suspect that my ten-year-old boy gets migraines, but if he just says he has a headache and doesn't want to play, its hard to tell.
 
I am sorry your daughter is having Migraines. Migraines are as different and unique as each person that suffers from them. The causes, treatments, and responses to them are also as diverse. No one is the same. I hope you find a treatment that works well for her....and just know, we may not be able to fix her here, but we care
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Tina
 
My husband has suffered for about 15 years with cluster headaches. I don't know if it is the same or not but much of the symptoms are the same. With his headaches they come suddenly usually while asleep and is so severe his speech is slurred, can't bear any light or sound. He says he feels "clicks" in his head like pressure relieving and after the 3rd click the pain goes away but then he just passes out for several hours. While he is hurting it is so "painful" for me just because I can't do any thing to help. One thing we did find out came from a web site on Cluster headaches.... don't remember the exact name but shouldn't be too hard to find. The easiest "cure" is drinking water.....LOTS of water. My husband still gets headaches-he is down with one right now- but they are fewer and lately less intense. You will be in my prayers I hope you find the help you need
 
Oh, I am so sorry about your daughter having migraines. I've not heard of the 'complex migraines' and they sound really, really bad.

My daughter has migraines also - we have found that one of her triggers is not eating regularly/on time. So, if we are going to have a late meal she always eats before us to keep on schedule. That may not have anything to do with complex ones but just thought I'd throw that out.
 
I hadn't heard the term, but based on the symptoms I think I have had them. There are some other good migraine threads on this forum where people share triggers, symptoms, and remedies. Here's one: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=100070&p=1

Mine are usually pretty mild, but sometimes when a bad migraine sets in, I get dyslexic; can't write or even talk properly. I transpose words and sounds and get unintelligible. That is the most disturbing part for me, and all I can do is sit in a dark room after that stage.

Whenever I do feel a migraine coming on, I immediately take 2-3 aspirin (ibuprofen and tylenol don't work for me) and that usually nips it in the bud. I "see" my migraines coming on before I feel them; I get floaters and light flashes. I have to take aspirin right then for it to work. If I'm unable to take aspirin until after the pain starts, I am TOAST! I also found that I get them in "clusters"; when I get one or avert one before it starts, I'm susceptible for days or weeks after & have to be extra careful about what I eat.
 
I had one on Friday...complex migraine....bad bad bad....now Sunday and am starting to feel better...but still not "quite right".....they are the ultimate in pain..you are disorientated, can't speak and when you try your speech is very very slurred....one side of my face "dropped"....skin clammy to the touch and slighty grey looking....you literally can't function properly....you feel "lost" is the only way I can described it....you are "here" but you aren't...it is a very weird experience....last one of that severity was 10 years ago, have also been a migraine sufferer since I was 12 years old.....but the "baddies" really leave you reeling and take days to receover from.
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to your daughter I hope she recovers quickly....
 
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If it is hormonal, keeping other triggers at lower levels may help. Many people have migraines related to foods, specifically: pork, especially ham and bacon, strong cheeses, chocolate, caffeine, citrus and others. Some odors can make some of the sensory things worse. My vision, hearing and sense of smell all seem more acute during a migraine; and certain scents can make me feel very ill.

If they are related to hormone levels, chart the headaches in relation to your daughter's period. Some people have headaches when they ovulate, some as a PMS symtom and some with their period. If this is the cause, regulating the hormones will help; this usually means birth control pills. It also maybe that when the hormone storms of adolescense and puberty (sorry about the spelling) are over, the migraines will go away on their own.

I'm so sorry she is going through this. I suspect that my ten-year-old boy gets migraines, but if he just says he has a headache and doesn't want to play, its hard to tell.

Thank you for this information. I am keeping track of everything right now. Hopefully it will be helpful to the doctors.

Sorry to hear that you son has headaches.​
 

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