Posted by Willow on June 10, 2003, at 23:22:49
In reply to free association on migraines, childhood, zoloft, posted by bookgurl99 on June 10, 2003, at 1:31:13
> They are more likely to have pain associated with them now, but the aura symptoms -- confusion, visual distortion, etc. -- are much better.
As a child I had my first migraine, with the pain. Now that I'm older I don't get as severe pain but do get the other symptoms that you mentioned. Discussing migraines with a friend who suffers from them, I told her even when the pain is less I'm brain dead; unable to concentrate, read, etc. Wonder if the auras are a substitute for the pain?
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> And, when I was a kid, I often fainted after physical activity such as playing outside or gym class.I would faint from heat. Last time I remember fainting was because of high blood pressure and before that a fever.
> I'm wondering now if what I had as a child could be related to that I'm easily triggered into having migraines? Thoughts?
In my opinion, yes. I was talking to a mother of a child who suffers from migraines and there were similarities. My question for you is could have injured or had a mild neck or head injury? Have you used any preventative meds for the migraines?
Willow
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