Comments on: Fibromyalgia and Migraines, Part 3 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/02/18/fibromyalgia-and-migraines-part-3/ An online haven for people with fibromyalgia. We bring fibrofolks together and encourage members to learn from each other as the My Life with Fibro community strives to raise awareness and raise morale. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:49:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jeannette Laframboise http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/02/18/fibromyalgia-and-migraines-part-3/#comment-311 Jeannette Laframboise Wed, 13 May 2009 12:37:53 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=578#comment-311 I have fibro among other nasty things. Was getting severe migraines sometimes 3-4 times a week. Since starting on nortriptyline (50mg) I have not had one in 10 months. Hurray! They were severe enough to have me in the hospital as they would raise my blood pressure and heart rate to dangerous levels,and now I am so grateful they have stopped. I have fibro among other nasty things. Was getting severe migraines sometimes 3-4 times a week. Since starting on nortriptyline (50mg) I have not had one in 10 months. Hurray! They were severe enough to have me in the hospital as they would raise my blood pressure and heart rate to dangerous levels,and now I am so grateful they have stopped.

]]> By: Susan http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/02/18/fibromyalgia-and-migraines-part-3/#comment-280 Susan Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:52:22 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=578#comment-280 Hi Kate, I can't even imagine how hard it must be for you suffering from fibromyalgia. I suffer from really chronic migraines and thats hard for me. Thanks for a great informing post as its really opened my eyes to fibromyalagia Hi Kate,

I can’t even imagine how hard it must be for you suffering from fibromyalgia. I suffer from really chronic migraines and thats hard for me. Thanks for a great informing post as its really opened my eyes to fibromyalagia

]]> By: Chiro http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/02/18/fibromyalgia-and-migraines-part-3/#comment-264 Chiro Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:10:51 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=578#comment-264 Learn more about chiropractic's all-natural approach to eliminating back pain or if you'd like to know more about Chiropractic then you can visit our Chiropractor and Patient information resource at or purchase a voucher online to see a chiropractor now at a special reduced. Learn more about chiropractic’s all-natural approach to eliminating back pain or if you’d like to know more about Chiropractic then you can visit our Chiropractor and Patient information resource at or purchase a voucher online to see a chiropractor now at a special reduced.

]]> By: Valerie http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/02/18/fibromyalgia-and-migraines-part-3/#comment-241 Valerie Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:16:02 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=578#comment-241 I know exactly what you mean about the dread - I was on a job interview via phone while the nice woman was talking about the company and all I could think was don't puke, don't pass out, and I had a bunch of sweat streaming down my face as the migraine kicked in. I couldn't do anything preventative as I had to finish up the call and ended up sleeping on the couch, cause I couldn't make it upstairs to go to bed. I agree that if I don't go to sleep the whole thing seems to just get worse. I know exactly what you mean about the dread – I was on a job interview via phone while the nice woman was talking about the company and all I could think was don’t puke, don’t pass out, and I had a bunch of sweat streaming down my face as the migraine kicked in. I couldn’t do anything preventative as I had to finish up the call and ended up sleeping on the couch, cause I couldn’t make it upstairs to go to bed.

I agree that if I don’t go to sleep the whole thing seems to just get worse.

]]> By: Tamicat http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/02/18/fibromyalgia-and-migraines-part-3/#comment-218 Tamicat Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:21:02 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=578#comment-218 I can usually catch my headaches before they get into full-blown migraines. I've never tried stretching my lower back before. I usually focus on my neck & shoulders. Will have to try that next time. (Bummer that I know there will be a next time!) I've often talked about "headache hangovers", but I think you're the first person besides me! I still sometimes try to be "productive" on those days. I'm learning how to be more gentle to myself. Key word: learning! I can usually catch my headaches before they get into full-blown migraines. I’ve never tried stretching my lower back before. I usually focus on my neck & shoulders. Will have to try that next time. (Bummer that I know there will be a next time!)

I’ve often talked about “headache hangovers”, but I think you’re the first person besides me! I still sometimes try to be “productive” on those days. I’m learning how to be more gentle to myself. Key word: learning!

]]> By: Katie http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/02/18/fibromyalgia-and-migraines-part-3/#comment-217 Katie Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:48:31 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=578#comment-217 At one appointment with my doctor last fall I told him I was getting wicked bad headaches that didn't respond to Tylenol or Tramadol. After inquiring about what these headaches are like, he said they are migraines. Having read about the higher incidences of migraines in fibromyalgia patients, this wasn't surprising. And I told my doctor about this incidence rate and that I'd never had a migraine before my fibromyalgia onset. The first suggestion for treating these migraines was to take Tylenol at the first inkling of an onset and drink a can of caffeinated soda, ASAP. This worked a few times, but ultimately left me looking for a different solution. With an active, busy and on-the-go lifestyle, I have to make sure that my best pain-fighters and therapies are "on-the-go" too. So now I use Excedrin Tension Headache (acetaminophen and caffeine) and it works great. [I would have used the Excedrin Migraine, but I can't take aspirin or any NSAIDs.] That's what I do... and so far it's good, and I'm hoping it will stay that way. At one appointment with my doctor last fall I told him I was getting wicked bad headaches that didn’t respond to Tylenol or Tramadol. After inquiring about what these headaches are like, he said they are migraines. Having read about the higher incidences of migraines in fibromyalgia patients, this wasn’t surprising. And I told my doctor about this incidence rate and that I’d never had a migraine before my fibromyalgia onset. The first suggestion for treating these migraines was to take Tylenol at the first inkling of an onset and drink a can of caffeinated soda, ASAP. This worked a few times, but ultimately left me looking for a different solution.
With an active, busy and on-the-go lifestyle, I have to make sure that my best pain-fighters and therapies are “on-the-go” too. So now I use Excedrin Tension Headache (acetaminophen and caffeine) and it works great. [I would have used the Excedrin Migraine, but I can't take aspirin or any NSAIDs.]
That’s what I do… and so far it’s good, and I’m hoping it will stay that way.

]]> By: Heather http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/02/18/fibromyalgia-and-migraines-part-3/#comment-216 Heather Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:33:48 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=578#comment-216 Kate, I love your blog - the design is awesome, and you have a lot of useful things on here. My dad has fibromyalgia, and we both have migraines - I've been diagnosed with chronic daily headache and chronic migraine. Thanks for the info on the stretches - I'm going to have to try them. I wish I could give you tips, but I'm still trying to figure things out myself. I'm also a blogger ("War on Headaches") and I write about my headache experiences. Check it out if you need ideas of ways to fight headaches. Different things work for different people, so you never know what might help you. I look forward to following your blog! -Heather @drummerheather (Twitter) Kate,

I love your blog – the design is awesome, and you have a lot of useful things on here. My dad has fibromyalgia, and we both have migraines – I’ve been diagnosed with chronic daily headache and chronic migraine. Thanks for the info on the stretches – I’m going to have to try them. I wish I could give you tips, but I’m still trying to figure things out myself. I’m also a blogger (“War on Headaches”) and I write about my headache experiences. Check it out if you need ideas of ways to fight headaches. Different things work for different people, so you never know what might help you. I look forward to following your blog!

-Heather
@drummerheather (Twitter)

]]> By: Amy http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/02/18/fibromyalgia-and-migraines-part-3/#comment-213 Amy Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:58:48 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=578#comment-213 Hi Kate! I just posted an update on my blog about my trigger point injections. Maybe these could help you?!? So far...so good! So...maybe the pain from the injections will be worth it! I also do shoulder stands & the child's pose (yoga) to help stretch the area. I also have a TENS unit that I put on my upper traps & turn them up on HIGH! Hi Kate!

I just posted an update on my blog about my trigger point injections. Maybe these could help you?!? So far…so good! So…maybe the pain from the injections will be worth it! I also do shoulder stands & the child’s pose (yoga) to help stretch the area. I also have a TENS unit that I put on my upper traps & turn them up on HIGH!

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