Constant migraines

[Karabella]

Hello, im 14 and have been going through more than words can speak. Im a very stressed out girl. I never stop getting migranes. It's constant. It has me awake at night and I get very moody. Schools starting soon and I need to be able to focus and not wanna go home
what should I do?

[curial28]

Hello,
I am now a 24 year old female who, like you, began getting migraines around the age of 14. I am by NO means disregarding Rowena's suggestion that is may be hormonal but beware that people do not use that as an excuse. I was told it was hormonal for years but when I reminded people I did not go through normal hormonal patterns to begin with due to an underlying issue I was finally starting to be heard.
I suggest following the above advice and speaking to your parents and your family doctor. I do also suggest asking for a recommendation for a neurologist and/or a hematologist. The neurologist will be able to give you more exact information and medication treatments as compared to a general pediatrician or internal medicine doctor. The hematologist may provide insight into blood disgrasias that can cause increased clotting - increased clotting can lead to the blood being thicker and having more trouble to move throughout the brain and body.
Good luck and I hope that you find some relief. Continue to be strong and don't make the same mistake I did - there is NO one solution or permanent fix. It is a long and hard road but it will make you stronger overall. Be willing to try ANYTHING (within reason of course) :)

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
Thanks for the update. You may benefit from prescription medication for migraine, Both preventive and abortive migraine medicines may be prescribed by your doctor to help with the symptoms.  With regards to stress, try to relax and manage stress by doing what you enjoy most and avoiding the triggers. Take care and best regards.

[Karabella]

Ice packs have been working but when I take if off it comes back an hour later. It's killing me.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? Are there other symptoms present such as nausea, vomiting or sensitivity to light and sound? With your age, this could also be associated with hormone changes which usually trigger primary headaches such as migraine headache. Rest, ice pack, pain medications and avoidance of triggers which could be responsible for the attacks may help provide relief. A headache journal may also help you identify the possible trigger. Take care and do keep us posted.

[jessbee82]

Highschool was a very difficult time for me. The school tried to fail me grade 9,10 + 11 because I was unable to attend due to my health, then in grade 12 and my additional highschool year I was allowed to be a 'part-time student.' I couldn't even begin to describe how I felt - migraines, nausea, face swelling, chronic fatigue etc etc etc. Since highschool I haven't been able to hold down a job and I am off of work and school at the moment. It has been 6 years now since highschool and last month I got my first medical diagnosis after seeing literally every single doctor possibly imagined. What was the issue? Chronic Migraines and Chronic Tension Headaches. I have been medicated for several weeks now and I am starting to feel better - not sure whether my 2 diagnosis's are the overall issue however I am feeling much better. My advice to you is to inform your parents exactly what is going on, how you are feeling, basically the play-by-play of how you are feeling so that you can have someone who can advocate for you. You also need to do the same with your family doctor, your family doctor holds the power for all of your medical needs. Start researching, begin collecting information and work with your doctor to get to the right medical professionals.