tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post2896608647001086219..comments2024-03-28T12:00:47.858-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Cure for a Headache? Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79267987727196221532016-06-08T15:46:57.367-04:002016-06-08T15:46:57.367-04:00Wow. I'll suggest it to a friend who suffers f...Wow. I'll suggest it to a friend who suffers from migraines. I eat lots of oats during my time of the month to ease cramps- because they are rich in magnesium.Wandahttp://dailytwocents.com/jimmy-johns-sandwich-menu-vegan-gourmet-sandwiches/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59296624010460562772015-03-31T14:07:56.559-04:002015-03-31T14:07:56.559-04:00CONGRATS to Kathy Reel, winner of the double BOARD...CONGRATS to Kathy Reel, winner of the double BOARD STIFF giveaway! Please contact me at kendel@kendellynn.com with your mailing address and I'll get those out to you.<br /><br />To everyone, thank you for the support and sharing your stories. I've written down your helpful tips (one leg out of the covers being one I've already tried and now do every night). Looking forward to see you around JRW!Kendel Lynnhttp://www.kendellynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62333962988679657472015-03-28T15:35:58.001-04:002015-03-28T15:35:58.001-04:00Had the migraines, too, during menopause 'thou...Had the migraines, too, during menopause 'though not one doc connected the two. I thought if I was allowed to kill my boss they would go away. When pain strikes I always go to ice first, lying down next, three ibuprofen if the first two don't work. Thanks for the magnesium reminder.<br /><br />Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14412145712561180422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70518504941537005082015-03-27T12:56:39.711-04:002015-03-27T12:56:39.711-04:00I feel for anyone who has had migraines. I've ...I feel for anyone who has had migraines. I've had sinus headaches for many years (confirmed as such), but never migraines which I hear are much worse.<br /><br />I sailed through perimenopause but as soon as menopause hit, the proverbial sh*t hit the fan. Hot flashes, cold flashes, gastrointestinal issues. Magnesium helped quite a bit. Some forms of magnesium are harder on the stomach than others. Some also absorb into the body better. After a lot of testing, I've gone with a combination of magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide.<br /><br />Hot flash triggers -- dark chocolate. Oh, my goodness! Milk chocolate is okay as well as white so at least I can have those.<br /><br />And flaxseed seems to help.Sybil Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15931984219413146614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84824637834126499092015-03-27T11:25:53.872-04:002015-03-27T11:25:53.872-04:00My two cents. I started with headaches at hot flas...My two cents. I started with headaches at hot flashes/night sweats during perimenopause, continued through menopause and just as they were fading away, I ended up on cancer meds that threw me right back into it. Lots of good advice here but one of my biggest triggers is red wine. Which breaks my Italian heart, but there it is. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2385327522784384402015-03-27T11:13:44.458-04:002015-03-27T11:13:44.458-04:00I don't have migraines, but I've found mag...I don't have migraines, but I've found magnesium works great for leg cramps. Every once in awhile I would wake up in the middle of the night with a bitch of a charley horse in my calf along with cramps in my feet. I read it could be a magnesium deficiency. I started taking magnesium and haven't had a problem since (except for when I get lazy and don't take it!).Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26995874203107069712015-03-27T10:23:02.073-04:002015-03-27T10:23:02.073-04:00Wow! THanks for the tip. Since I started on the lo...Wow! THanks for the tip. Since I started on the lovely journey of perimenopause, I do get what I call "baby" migraines. They aren't nearly as bad as what you describe or as what most people with migraines suffer. But they're headaches for which the only fix is Excedrin (just extra-strength, it doesn't have to be labeled migraine!), so I figure it's the caffeine. And I do have to catch it at the start. If I decide I'm going to "see how it goes" during the day, the headache just gets worse & if I wait too long, even the Excedrin doesn't help. They're worst during "that week." I will look into the magnesium thing. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578003751044250462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3186549867676910152015-03-27T10:05:14.433-04:002015-03-27T10:05:14.433-04:00Kendel, I'm even more amazed at all you do whi...Kendel, I'm even more amazed at all you do while suffering with migraines! And you're always so supportive of us hens at Henery. My first headache came when I saw jagged lights running down the newspaper I was reading. I thought I had a detached retina and called the doc. After asking me a few questions she said, "Typical migraine," and proscribed two Advil and sitting in the dark. It worked (most of the time) and became my remedy the minute I saw the lights (hadn't heard of scotoma.) A dark mask over your eyes is crucial. The migraines started when our cottage at the lake was flooded with seven feet of water. For two years, I was chief contractor (with no knowledge of contracting) to restore an old house 40 miles away. Once the house was completed, the headaches came less often until they were gone. Wish I'd known about magnesium. I think stress is a major trigger, but once you know the cause, it's less stressful. Just know that the headaches will come less often and they will go away. Thank you for sharing. You've helped a lot of people.Nancy G. Westhttp://www.nancygwest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81456221754804351762015-03-27T03:45:51.361-04:002015-03-27T03:45:51.361-04:00I missed migraine day with Reds?
I didn't kno...I missed migraine day with Reds?<br /><br />I didn't know that I had migraines until took a neurobiology of disease class. We spent two weeks studying migraines. The course director brought in two specialists who, in turn, brought two specialists of their own for a day during the second week.<br /><br />One of the speakers was a migraine specialist from a Boston hospital who'd had migraines, himself, since childhood. He brought in an expert (as if he wasn't enough of an expert) from England.<br /><br />By the end of the class that day I knew that my occasional "really bad headache" that kept me in bed for days with my eyes covered with a wet cloth… etc. etc. Well… I realized it wasn't just school.<br /><br />I approached the visitors and asked if I could run a case by them. They concurred with my self-diagnosis but gave me good news. Most migraines, at least the headache portion, go away during middle age.<br /><br />They were absolutely right for me, as the headache part went away within a few years and never returned (ooh ooh. fingers crossed). I was left, however with visual disturbances that lasted another few years.<br /><br />I had always been afraid to bring up these headaches with my doctors, because I had other diagnoses and I stupidly thought that no one could have this much wrong. Besides, I was sure they were just due to school.<br /><br />Immediately, however, they improved when I told my epileptologist who changed my seizure med to one that was also used to treat the type of seizures I have.<br /><br />My triggers are bright light and bright colors. I didn't have to give up chocolate or anything good. I just had to throw away my neon Post-Its.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27033515689758276882015-03-26T21:59:48.821-04:002015-03-26T21:59:48.821-04:00Kendel, you are fabulous. And thank you all, reds,...Kendel, you are fabulous. And thank you all, reds, for a wonderful day… My heart goes out to all of you, and I am so happy to know you. Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44245584778620474302015-03-26T21:49:41.777-04:002015-03-26T21:49:41.777-04:00Thank you all for sharing your stories and remedie...Thank you all for sharing your stories and remedies with me. I appreciate the Reds, especially Hank, for letting me rooftop shout my magnesium tip. I hope it works for everyone who tries it. And if not, maybe another tidbit came out today that may ease someone's pain. I'm grateful for such a warm and open community! Kendel Lynnhttp://www.kendellynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63010875072396283542015-03-26T21:28:18.038-04:002015-03-26T21:28:18.038-04:00I get migraines too. My daughter in law's mot...I get migraines too. My daughter in law's mother said if you drink a soda with potato chips it would help the migraine. I tried it and it didn't work. I can take 3 Excedrin Migraine and it will help most of the time. If that doesn't work, I have a prescription. I don't like to take it because it makes me feel strange. I too know that chocolate will trigger it and so will cheese. I don't drink wine, but that is supposed to be a trigger too. I will give the magnesium a try.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13326099404755844013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16629712456830291652015-03-26T20:50:28.862-04:002015-03-26T20:50:28.862-04:00It's very revealing how many share this situat...It's very revealing how many share this situation. I never knew perimenopause (existed) caused migraines until my neurologist told me. Next stop, my gyn, who told me I was not perimenopausal, too young (early 40s), until a week later when my blood work came back and she said yep, you're peri. Knowing the source was a relief. Finding out it's a ten year gig, not so much...Kendel Lynnhttp://www.kendellynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12197283741463286072015-03-26T20:25:33.130-04:002015-03-26T20:25:33.130-04:00Back from my library event in Boca Raton… It was f...Back from my library event in Boca Raton… It was fabulous! And so happy to see you all talking about this…isn't it brave of Kendel to bring this up? And how revealing it is to see how we all share this situation ...Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3316717087455861712015-03-26T20:20:02.641-04:002015-03-26T20:20:02.641-04:00I have a friend who has had severe migraines most ...I have a friend who has had severe migraines most days of the month for the past three years. She has tried many things but I have never heard her mention magnesium. I will pass your article along to her. Thank you.Karen Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73294254780214274432015-03-26T19:47:08.284-04:002015-03-26T19:47:08.284-04:00For a few years, my hypoglycemia showed itself in ...For a few years, my hypoglycemia showed itself in a migraine. I would just have to take pain medicine, find the darkest room, and sleep it off. Now, I only get the eye issues that sometimes precede a migraine. I just drink plenty of water. Kelli Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350839789685623253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69991934539519653102015-03-26T19:21:13.188-04:002015-03-26T19:21:13.188-04:00I have a migraine as I type this. I had my first o...I have a migraine as I type this. I had my first one in graduate school. I had them sporadically, and could never find a trigger. As I've aged I found a trigger and unfortunately, it's hormonal. Ugh. I wish I could quit that! Lately, they've gotten more frequent. I have prescription meds and use essential oils, both of which help. I'm probably in perimenopause as well. I'll have to try the magnesium!Katreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819244112918562869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4789347291979813202015-03-26T19:00:19.546-04:002015-03-26T19:00:19.546-04:00Knock on wood, I've never had a migraine. I c...Knock on wood, I've never had a migraine. I certainly sympathize with all of you who suffer with them.<br /><br />I had to share how much I love Henery Press and their great authors. They are so much fun.<br /><br />And I drink my tea out of a gorgeous Henery mug every morning. You guys rock!Marianne in Mainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22937675840628673132015-03-26T18:13:11.818-04:002015-03-26T18:13:11.818-04:00You have my sympathy, migraines are miserable. Whe...You have my sympathy, migraines are miserable. When I was pregnant with my son I experienced morning sickness, instead I had migraines. Back then no drugs were allowed during pregnancy and all I could do was lie down in a dark room for the rest of the day. Luckily they stopped by my third trimester. These days I only have to deal with Optical Migraines where my vision is impacted for 10 to 15 minutes but there is no pain. I am glad you found a solution that works for you.Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11712287890895445671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20430445479966081652015-03-26T17:55:06.542-04:002015-03-26T17:55:06.542-04:00There's something appealing (to the junk food ...There's something appealing (to the junk food junkie in me) about a mixture of Coke and Pepsi to make a migraine better! I must try that one. I've stayed away from fake sugars (never really drank diet sodas. Why, when a tasty sugary Pepsi is available?), MSG and chocolate. Though I've had people say super dark chocolate helps get rid of a migraine. <br /><br />Kristi, please share -- really everyone, share. Magnesium changed my life. Going from nearly daily non-stop pain for two years, to only a few bouts a month has been heavenly!Kendel Lynnhttp://www.kendellynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91153241602406148432015-03-26T17:48:32.171-04:002015-03-26T17:48:32.171-04:00Great post-- my neurologist put me on magnesium, r...Great post-- my neurologist put me on magnesium, riboflavin (B2) and butterbur. All are helping. Good luck! Rachael Herronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270448844817370210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24754858372484540762015-03-26T17:12:06.481-04:002015-03-26T17:12:06.481-04:00Forgive me if this has been mentioned, but I do wo...Forgive me if this has been mentioned, but I do wonder if writer types may be more prone to migraines ... I get one bad one once a month that lasts for five days. I take prescription meds every night to reduce the severity of them and then prescript meds when one hits (Maxalt) most of the time I can function - somewhat. About once a year I get one where I am in bed all day vomiting and trying not to tear chunks of my hair out of my head!!! I may try the magnesium again .. I remember trying it once before. I'm going to share this post with some migraine suffering friends, such as Terri Bischoff and Dan Malmon. Thanks xxKristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724127668983231150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17675225198876068182015-03-26T16:54:29.705-04:002015-03-26T16:54:29.705-04:00Sympathy from a fellow sufferer (former). Yes, cat...Sympathy from a fellow sufferer (former). Yes, catching them early seems to be key. Mine seemed to come from a combination of triggers, with changing weather being key.<br /><br />A friend recommended mixing coke and pepsi - apparently together they have a whole slew of minerals. Seemed to work. Also at the warding off stage, I found eating an old-fashioned meal of meat and veggies really helped.<br /><br />And yes, retreating to a darkened room, however much work you have to do. Nothing is more important than your health, after all. Take care!Carolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89326310002888237252015-03-26T16:44:37.665-04:002015-03-26T16:44:37.665-04:00Migraines. Yikes. I remember getting myself to the...Migraines. Yikes. I remember getting myself to the doctor with one (I think I went so they could remove the ice pick from my brain) and them not letting me leave. They'll called my husband, told him he needed to come right away, then refused to release medical information. Poor man thought I was dying.<br /><br />Dark room, Excedrin, caffeine...and for me, to avoid them in the first place, careful control of hormones.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18079948143852224097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71326708125471306372015-03-26T14:17:01.395-04:002015-03-26T14:17:01.395-04:00It’s amazing how many people suffer from migraines...It’s amazing how many people suffer from migraines, and friends! I never knew. So I’m definitely not alone in this. Mine rarely get to the devastating can’t function in light stage, but they tend to be constant, lasting for days. Diane, I didn’t know that about the scotoma! I’ve never had that and hope I never do. And Leslie, I tried acupuncture. Which was crazy radical for me (and daring), but it didn’t help. If it had, I’d still be going. <br /><br />As for those stubborn pounds, I try so hard to ignore them, but it’s very difficult. They toy with me, and it’s just one more thing to deal with. I keep hoping someone will pop on here and say, take zinc or green skittles, works wonders for your metabolism...Kendel Lynnhttp://www.kendellynn.comnoreply@blogger.com