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I thought its only a headache

By hoope Friday, March 16, 2007

I wanted to join this site to meet people who understand me , people whom i can share with my tears , my story ... that is why i chose this site .. i don't know how to start this ....

i thought its only gonna be a heahache & that i can handle it , but what happened was worst than that ....

I had migraine for about 2 years ... at first i had migraine attacks once in every two months and it was so severe , latter on it increased became twice every month,

moreover now i am having migraine attack almost four days a week but not so severe , i feel numbness in my left arm , tired all the time , sick & a very horrible feeling ...

I think i can handle all this i can handle the severe heahache , the numbness & and everything except for the depression ....!

i can't be depressed , i mean i am always hopeful , looking up for a better future & maybe i faced my problems in my life but i always forget & live my life ... am just so hopeful

 

since i had migraine & i lost my smile , i lost my hope i don't even know who i am .... above all when i get the migraine attack i remember all the bad things that happened in my life ( things i forgot , things i no longer care about ) i feel like hell , like i wanna kill myself ....

But as soon the migraine attack goes i say how could i think about all that ?

 

i heard people saying that as you grow up the migraine will vanish . Is that true ? Is it possible that i might live without migraine ? especially that no one in my family had migraine , its not inherited .

 

thanking you .

 

Is it necessary to take the tablets ?
Teri Robert, Health Guide
3/16/07 11:17pm
Dear hoope,

During a Migraine attack, the levels of brain chemicals such as serotonin and norepinephrine are affected, and that can cause you to feel depressed, anxious and panicky during a Migraine.

When someone is having as many Migraines as you do, it's best to talk to your doctor about daily medication to help prevent them. Whether they'll stop as you get older is something nobody can predict. Maybe, maybe not. Migraine is genetic. It's entirely possible that people in your family, even a few generations ago, had Migraines and didn't even know it. Maybe they called them "sick headaches;" maybe they thought they were sinus headaches. That doesn't really matter. What does matter is that you realize you have a disease that is treatable and seek help.

We also have a discussion forum if you want to join it for more information and support. Just look at the orange "Manage" box and click the Migraine Forums link.

Best wishes,
Teri
3/17/07 2:21pm

Bless your heart... you didn't say anything about seeing a doctor but I hope you are!  If you are not, please check out the medical practices in your area.  I hope you can find a doctor that understands migraine disease.  Depression often comes along with migraines, unfortunately.  The good news is that there are some medicines and treatments that can be very helpful now.  I hope you find the support and encouragement here that you need and are feeling better very soon!

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By hoope— Last Modified: 09/03/10, First Published: 03/16/07