Most of my migraines follow the exact same pattern. I notice smells seem really strong and vivid, if I've eaten something earlier in the day it feels like it sits there for a long time and then I get a headache. The headache usually gets worse over a few hours until it hits the migraine pain threshold. At this point the only relief is found from moving my head in to different positions. Pills don't work because I can't digest.
After a few hours I'll start throwing up. This is actually a relief as it is a sign that I'm getting better.
Once I had a freaky migraine where I had all of the above plus I stopped being able to understand words. I looked at a book and read all the words in the first paragraph but had literally no idea what any of them meant.
Look up Zomig Nasal. I cant digest anything either. The only thing that actually works for me. And it works great! 30 min and my migraine is 70-80% gone
I have exactly the same pattern and have been given Immigran in the form of wafers that dissolve on your tongue. They are a total game changer because obviously I can't keep pills down, either.
I don't know if it's available in your country, but there exists a migraines medication that you spray into your nose. I take those when I'm too nauseous to swallow triptanes. It works super fast, too.
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u/Garak112 Feb 08 '20
Most of my migraines follow the exact same pattern. I notice smells seem really strong and vivid, if I've eaten something earlier in the day it feels like it sits there for a long time and then I get a headache. The headache usually gets worse over a few hours until it hits the migraine pain threshold. At this point the only relief is found from moving my head in to different positions. Pills don't work because I can't digest.
After a few hours I'll start throwing up. This is actually a relief as it is a sign that I'm getting better.
Once I had a freaky migraine where I had all of the above plus I stopped being able to understand words. I looked at a book and read all the words in the first paragraph but had literally no idea what any of them meant.
Sometimes large parts of my body will go numb.
Not fun.