[Quixote]

I have a friend who used to suffer from whoppers of migraines and is now getting considerable relief taking a tiny dose of Methadone daily to ward them off. You MUST discuss any possible solution with your doctor; you can't get medical counsel on a talk forum!!!

[asianthree]

if one of my migraines starts usually on one side can't stand any light not capable of moving or standing for up to two days...untill i lose my stomach...sinus headaches for me are easier using warm cloth and nettie pot to clear sinus...stress headache can happen more often and use nothing but meditation to help

[batman911]

Morning headaches can also be an indicator of reflux.

[PennBF]

Is it the experience of some that an allergy can//iill trigger a headache. Also,
is there a number of allergies going around? I have been getting some allergies
and just started to get a headache with them. This is new so maybe is just a one time reaction? Are there many with allergies in The Villages?

[gocubsgo]

MY Dr said the allergies in Florida are much different than up north. I believe her because I have been congested since Day 1 down here! I also get a lot of colds but she said that's because germs really don't die down here. They just morph into bigger germs because nothing freezes. Makes sense.

I have been taking Melatonin a night and that seems to help so thank you for that suggestion. I'm also going to try Zyrtec.

[graciegirl]

There are different pollens and a lot of mold here, (the kind that grows outside in warm moist vegetated areas) Your body sees this as a new attempt to protect you and when we first were here for long periods of time I was sneezin' a blowin' and itching up a storm. My body has made some adjustments to it and it is better, but some seek allergy shots to the new allergens. We put a room air purifier in our daughter's room and run it day and night all year with the door closed and it has helped a lot, along with frequent changing of HVAC filters and checking for mold in the unit.

Because you are congested this is a fertile place for cold viruses to take up residence and so you will have more colds here too until you get acclimated.

Sometimes over the counter antihistamines like Zyrtec work for allergy and sometimes a visit to the allergist and a regimin of shots is needed. Zyrtec raised my blood pressure because I was taking it frequently.

As far as I know, being both a migrainer and an allergic person the two kinds of headache are not at all related. Although migraines can cause congestion and runny nose at times too.

Just my very humble, non medical and non expert opinion. Maybe worth two cents if you give me a penny back.

I truly understand your misery and feel for you.

[ilvgolf]

I know this is going to sound "dumb" BUT, I have found that some chocolate and/or a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar makes mine go away. I don't know if anyone who has migraines has ever had their sugar level checked - mine seems to be fine and I don't get them much any more but found this solution once when I was working under quite a bit of stress and felt one coming on (had the little streaky lines in front of my eyes) and knew I was going to get sick and wouldn't be able to eat, so, I had some chocolate kisses on my desk, ate two of them and it went away. I still use chocolate and/or a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Works for me.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ilvgolf

I know this is going to sound "dumb" BUT, I have found that some chocolate and/or a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar makes mine go away. I don't know if anyone who has migraines has ever had their sugar level checked - mine seems to be fine and I don't get them much any more but found this solution once when I was working under quite a bit of stress and felt one coming on (had the little streaky lines in front of my eyes) and knew I was going to get sick and wouldn't be able to eat, so, I had some chocolate kisses on my desk, ate two of them and it went away. I still use chocolate and/or a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Works for me.

A couple of cups of strong black coffee with sugar at the onset of a migraine sometimes helps too.

[gocubsgo]

Yes, I have heard that caffeine will help at the onset. That's why Excedrin Migraine has caffeine in it.

[lanabanana73]

For a time, I was taking Excedrin several times a week and I was concerned the the headaches I was getting were being exacerbated by OTC pain reliever overuse. So, now if I wake up with that "squeezing band around my head" feeling, I take 100mg (half a tab) of caffeine. Works like a charm and there is no concern of pain reliever overuse.

Good luck to you. Headaches are NO fun!

[gustavo]

Originally Posted by batman911

Morning headaches can also be an indicator of reflux.

Also toenail fungus

[ljarnold]

I would also wake up every morning with Sinus headaches and as the morning went on I would feel the pressure release. This went on for a long time and I finally asked my FP what I could do. She prescribed flonase which is a nasal spray and I feel so much better no more headaches and all that icky drainage. I do have to take it every day and it takes about 14 days to be come effective. I wish I had asked about this 10 years ago. I just thought this was what having allergies was what it was all about. No more living in a painful fog!!!!

[Gerald]

see a doctor. I understand people want to help you and give you what works for them. However only a doctor can test you for what is really wrong. Then give you proper med.

[Arubagirl2000]

Don't laugh - but one of the things that helps me if I wake up with a headache, is opening the bottle of strong horseradish and taking a few sniffs in each nostril. Hubby laughs, but it works for me many of the times.

[gocubsgo]

Originally Posted by Arubagirl2000

Don't laugh - but one of the things that helps me if I wake up with a headache, is opening the bottle of strong horseradish and taking a few sniffs in each nostril. Hubby laughs, but it works for me many of the times.

Good idea! I try hot hot showers and Vicks in each nostril. Horseradish makes my eyes water just thinking about it. I may try that in the AM!