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An_244937 posted:
Had a operation back in Dec. for migrains,went almost 4 months without one,then I get one.I was getting them almost every day before the operation,I only hope I don't start to get them the way I did before.
7 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:MigrainsHad a operation back in Dec. for migrains,went almost 4 months without one,then I get one.I was getting them almost every day before the operation,I only hope I don't start to get them the way I did before.
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itmatsb responded:
Hi,
What kind of an operation did you have for your migraines?
Sara
Report This| Share this:MigrainsHi,<br />What kind of an operation did you have for your migraines?<br />Sara
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An_244937 replied to itmatsb's response:
I had a Craniectomy done. I thought for sure after not having one in almost 4 months that it work,but had 2 already. Everybody kept tell me not to have it done, but I had to do it .Nobody knows how you feel when you get a migrain unless you get them yourself.Do you get migrains alot?
Report This| Share this:MigrainsI had a Craniectomy done. I thought for sure after not having one in almost 4 months that it work,but had 2 already. Everybody kept tell me not to have it done, but I had to do it .Nobody knows how you feel when you get a migrain unless you get them yourself.Do you get migrains alot?
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itmatsb replied to An_244937's response:
Don't worry just yet about the headaches returning full tilt. It's very common for people, especially women to suffer from migraines a couple times a month.

If they do get more frequent, keep in mind that taking any pain reliever 3 times a week or more, even an OTC one, can cause constant rebound migraines. So if that happens there is a lot that can be done to help your migraines without any surgery.

Yes, I started with severe 24/7 migraines after a major stroke 4 years ago. Now with daily preventative medication, plus various injections, plus other treatments, I have a mild headache most days of the month. But I can't do much in a day, or I end up in the ER. Still it's a miracle for me since they said that I was a particularly difficult case to treat because, 1) migraines were daily and 2) caused by a stroke.

So do let me know if your migraines get more frequent. And also see a neurologist or a headache specialist for treatment.

Good luck to you.

Sara
Report This| Share this:MigrainsDon't worry just yet about the headaches returning full tilt. It's very common for people, especially women to suffer from migraines a couple times a month.<br /> <br />If they do get more frequent, keep in mind that taking any pain reliever 3 times a week or more, even an OTC one, can cause constant rebound migraines. So if that happens there is a lot that can be done to help your migraines without any surgery.<br /> <br />Yes, I started with severe 24/7 migraines after a major stroke 4 years ago. Now with daily preventative medication, plus various injections, plus other treatments, I have a mild headache most days of the month. But I can't do much in a day, or I end up in the ER. Still it's a miracle for me since they said that I was a particularly difficult case to treat because, 1) migraines were daily and 2) caused by a stroke.<br /> <br />So do let me know if your migraines get more frequent. And also see a neurologist or a headache specialist for treatment.<br /> <br />Good luck to you.<br /> <br />Sara
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jenlewi replied to itmatsb's response:
If your headaches hit at the same time each month, it's hormonal, and you should see a gynecologist for them. If it's at different times of the month, see the neurologist again.

I had horrific migraines that were hormonal shortly after the birth of my daughter, so my gynecologist put me on the Pill for them, and it fixed me right up. Now I know which doctor to see for them based on when I get them.
Report This| Share this:MigrainsIf your headaches hit at the same time each month, it's hormonal, and you should see a gynecologist for them. If it's at different times of the month, see the neurologist again.<br /> <br />I had horrific migraines that were hormonal shortly after the birth of my daughter, so my gynecologist put me on the Pill for them, and it fixed me right up. Now I know which doctor to see for them based on when I get them.
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itmatsb replied to jenlewi's response:
Yes, my headaches were hormonal many years ago and you are good to point that out. I didn't know about birth control fixing them.

However, in my case, I still wouldn't have wanted to be on birth control pills every day, so I still would have chosen the pain pill route for the 1 to 2 days a month.
Report This| Share this:MigrainsYes, my headaches were hormonal many years ago and you are good to point that out. I didn't know about birth control fixing them.<br /> <br />However, in my case, I still wouldn't have wanted to be on birth control pills every day, so I still would have chosen the pain pill route for the 1 to 2 days a month.
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carpetcrawler5 replied to itmatsb's response:
It depends on what type of birth control pill you take. Some can make it worse, such as ones with estrogen or the Depo shot, and some can help, such as progesterone or some with less estrogen that can stop your period so you don't have them. It doesn't always stop the pain, even then. So I would talk to your ob/gyn and see what they say.
Report This| Share this:MigrainsIt depends on what type of birth control pill you take. Some can make it worse, such as ones with estrogen or the Depo shot, and some can help, such as progesterone or some with less estrogen that can stop your period so you don't have them. It doesn't always stop the pain, even then. So I would talk to your ob/gyn and see what they say.
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carpetcrawler5 replied to carpetcrawler5's response:
I looked up "craniectomy and it isn't used for people with migraines unless there is a tumor in your brain. Wondering who told you that was supposed to help you?
Report This| Share this:MigrainsI looked up "craniectomy and it isn't used for people with migraines unless there is a tumor in your brain. Wondering who told you that was supposed to help you?
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