How do i treat migraines that my 12 year old gets mostly while playing tackle football. The migraines are usually followed with nausea and vomiting.
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3/28/09 2:12pm
Roosevelt,
It sounds as if these Migraines may be triggered by exertion. It could also be that your child gets dehydrated playing football, and dehydration can be a Migraine trigger.
Talk with your doctor. If it's dehydration, sports drinks before a game might help prevent these Migraines. If it's the exertion, your doctor can recommend something to take before the game to prevent the Migraines.
Good luck,
Teri
5/ 7/09 11:25am
I don't know about for a child, but I'm a 42 year old woman who has migraines since about age 16. I've suffered horrible headaches over the years. Nothing works on the pain, so I need to work on prevention....the following has been an absolute lifesaver for me: Piroxicam, Lexapro and Inderal. I went from migraines every single week to maybe 1 every other month.
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