Both of my boys, age 11 and 15 have been suffering for years. They are sick most days, in varying degrees, including weekends. They had been diagnosed with IBS. That didn't explain the headache. They were diagnosed with migraines a few months ago, but that didn't seem to explain the severe stomach pain. I've just found your site, and I am thinking the "Abdominal Migraine" is what they are suffering from. Any more advice, other parents with kids who suffer from this? We are really struggling. My 15 yr. old is now on home study, and my 11 yr. old has been struggling with school. I have been threatened with legal action by a school and district that doesn't know how to, or will not attempt to, make accomodations for my younger son.
Dad has (A-Typical) migraines, generally his site is affected. I thought I had been suffering from sinus headaches for years, now I believe they are migraines. My family history is mom and maternal grandmother with severe migraines. Evidentally, our poor kids didn't stand much of a chance of avoiding migraine.
I feel so bad for my kids, and all of you/us sufferers! I wish I could send out a big "group hug."
I am really thankful for this site.
I will appreciate any/all advice, further information, etc.
By the way, I couldn't sign in to the forum.
Hello, and welcome to MyMigraineConnection.com!
Since current thinking that Migraine is a genetic neurologic disease, with your family background, I guess you are proof-positive.
I'm sorry to hear your boys are suffering so. You certainly have a lot to deal right now. Let's see if we can give you some information to help you out.
My first thought is the best thing may be to see a pedicatric Migraine specialist. Of course these experts are few and far between, but it is crucial that your boys get the right diagnosis and their lives back. This LINK will provide you with patient recommended Migraine specialists and pedicatric specialists. You may have to travel a bit, but it will be well worth it to have your son's feeling better and their lives back on track. Where are you located?
HealthCentral also has a channel on IBD you may find helpful. Click HERE for that link.
Abdominal Migraine - The Basics, usually starts in children but can happen anytime.
Anatomy of a Migraine is also a good article that discusses the four phases of a Migraine attack.
In regards to the forum, you will need to register again. You can use the same username and password if you'd like. Let me know if you still have trouble.
Thank you for creating a SharePost. SharePosts are a form of blogging, and there are many things you can do with them. You can share an experience, suggest something that's helped you, use SharePosts as a Migraine and headache journal, and many other things.
We also have a discussion forum that you may want to check out. Especially if you have questions or are looking for information, you may find the interaction on the forum to be quite helpful. To get to the forum, just look for the orange box marked "Manage" and click on the Migraine Forums link. Because our forums are maintained by a third party, you'll need to register for the forum. You can use the same information you used to create your community log-in if you like. If you want to go directly to the forum, you can click HERE.
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Welcome again,
Nancy Bonk
MyMigraineConnection.com Expert
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