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Headaches and vomiting
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Headaches and vomiting
by Kimberely, Sep 16, 2006 12:00AM
I have been getting headaches since Feb 06 and they are recurring every 2-4 weeks. First of all my vision in my left eye is blurred around the edge and then I get a headache about 5 mins after. I am then sick and feel faint. Usually this feeling can last for about an hour. The rest of the day and the next day i feel I like I have a major hangover. When I first started to get the problem in Feb I only used to get the blurred vision and then nothing else happened but just lately I am now sick and feel so ill. I am 33 years old and a female. I was thinking it could be migraines - what does anyone else think - should i see a doctor? I just did not want to be a pain and for them to say oh its one of those things - stress etc can bring headaches on and then I feel a complete twit. Would appreciate any help as I feel a little scared now as yesterday I had an attack and I was just so ill with it. Is this is normal for migraine sufferers?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-SH, Sep 18, 2006 12:00AM
First of all, keep in mind that I am unable to diagnose you because I am unable to examine you, this forum is for educational purposes.
The symptoms you describe are consistent with migraine headaches. It is typical for migraine sufferers to have an aura (often visual- sometimes with squiggly lines or dots, but many variations exist) that can occur before, during or after the headache (Most typically before). These headaches are classically unilateral (on one side) and are throbbing in nature (also called pounding, pulsating, etc). Migraine headaches are typically associated with photo-phobia (lights hurt the eyes), phono-phobia (sounds make the headache worse), nausea and/or vomiting and worsening with movement. It is also common to have confusional spells and the feeling like you are "hung-over" after a migraine headache.
I would recommend that you see a neurologist for several reasons. First, any new or progressive headache disorder (despite the features) should be investigated for possible structural cause (tumor, vascular malformation etc). Second, There are many treatments for migraines that are available now, including Triptans (Imitrex, Zomig, Relpax, Frova, Amerge, Maxalt,etc.) and preventative medications such as Elvail, Topamax, Nadolol, etc.
I hope this has been helpful.
The symptoms you describe are consistent with migraine headaches. It is typical for migraine sufferers to have an aura (often visual- sometimes with squiggly lines or dots, but many variations exist) that can occur before, during or after the headache (Most typically before). These headaches are classically unilateral (on one side) and are throbbing in nature (also called pounding, pulsating, etc). Migraine headaches are typically associated with photo-phobia (lights hurt the eyes), phono-phobia (sounds make the headache worse), nausea and/or vomiting and worsening with movement. It is also common to have confusional spells and the feeling like you are "hung-over" after a migraine headache.
I would recommend that you see a neurologist for several reasons. First, any new or progressive headache disorder (despite the features) should be investigated for possible structural cause (tumor, vascular malformation etc). Second, There are many treatments for migraines that are available now, including Triptans (Imitrex, Zomig, Relpax, Frova, Amerge, Maxalt,etc.) and preventative medications such as Elvail, Topamax, Nadolol, etc.
I hope this has been helpful.
Yes, you should see a doctor. This should not be assumed to be migraines unless and until your doctor is sure they are.
Lots of things cause migraines and visual bluring. Best wishes!