Migraine type headaches for 5 weeks ?

[Jooo123]

Hi guys , I suffer from migraines and do have them a lot ect, but the last 5 weeks I have suffered with them everyday from as soon as I wake up , they can just be a dull ache with blurred vision but then can be very painful were I can't focus and get really confused , I find it hard to handle the pain and get the sick feeling . I do suffer with desturbed sleep so I wonder if this is the cause ? I had my eyes tested two days ago and everything is looking good and have a doctors appointment next week . Any help or advice would really be appreciated
Thank you Jo

[Paulma2010]

I cut out all artificial sweeteners. You MUST do this. Then I realized that my mouthwash contained a variant of saccharin(worst of all the fake sugars) in it. I stopped using it and all symptoms stopped.

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[AKC_75]

Hi and welcome to the Migraines & Headaches Community.

I know how you feel. I too, have blurry vision and sleep issues and such. Are you under a doctor's supervision and taking any prescription preventative medication? If not, I strongly suggest you talk to your doctor about it. But, in the meantime here are some over-the-counter tips that I have found that help me.

1. There are several symptoms of migraines and what causes the pain of a migraine is the blood vessels in your brain become dilated. So, sometimes it helps it you put a bit of pressure on your head. I am sure you have already been doing this unconsciously with your hands from time to time. So, get a bandanna or a cloth headband and wrap it snugly around your head.
2. If you rub Mentholatum across your forehead and on your temples that helps relax those tense muscles. You can do this with or without the wrap, depending on if you like the heat or not.
3. Try either a cold or hot pack, whichever is more comfy to you.
4. The best OTC meds that I have found that works is Excedrin. It is a combo of Aspirin, Tylenol and Caffeine and that happens to be an excellent combo for migraines.
5. I mentioned caffeine before...well, drink coffee, Mt Dew, take Vivirin...sometimes a mega dose of caffeine will stop it in its tracks.
6. If you get nauseous or dizzy get some Meclizine from the pharmacy (the stuff behind the counter) you can take 25mg three times a day as needed. Yes it works on both.