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Title: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on July 23, 2007, 01:37:06 PM
I've been suffering more and more of these recently. They just suddenly come on and render me inoperative for anything between 5 and 30 minutes usually. No headache at all, just highly restricted vision with moving shimmering brightly coloured jagged shapes and a fuzzy 'ed.
More annoying than anything else, and a good excuse for a little lie down. ;) but I appreciate it needs sorting.
Trouble is that it comes on so quickly, that taking anything wouldn't have time to counteract it. Had an attack while havin' me cornflakes this morning. Ended up scooping the keys off the keyboard. ::)

Anyone else suffer, and recommendations please, cus it's startin' to get RIGHT on my tits now. eveilgrin:

Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Snoopy on July 23, 2007, 01:45:49 PM
See your Doctor ASAP!

It may be nothing other than stress or a reaction to medication ~ which could be quickly sorted BUT on the other hand it sounds very much like it might be serious. Only your doctor will be able to tell you
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on July 23, 2007, 01:49:33 PM
See your Doctor ASAP!

It may be nothing other than stress or a reaction to medication ~ which could be quickly sorted BUT on the other hand it sounds very much like it might be serious. Only your doctor will be able to tell you


Thanks for those reassuring werds oh wise one. scared2:

I'll just have to visit the bog first. I feel a rumble coming on me belly now. whistle:

Some may find this hard to believe I know, but I'm, not actually on any medication.
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Bar Wench on July 23, 2007, 01:58:59 PM
 eeek: I think perhaps you should be! Even I'm on two lots!

Migranes of that rapidity generally need a preventative measure. No idea what as mine are few and far between and I take something as they hit.
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 23, 2007, 02:00:02 PM
I agree that you should visit your GP just to confirm there's nothing serious.

It does sound like a visual migraine, I get them occasionally.

Mine start as small visual aberration in the centre of my vision which expands as a ring of zigzag flashing until it disappears at the edges of my visual field, takes about 10 minutes. Never any headache though.

The first time it happened when I was in my early twenties it was very scary but once I'd been told what it was I became relaxed about them.

I haven't had an attack for a couple of years now.
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Barman on July 23, 2007, 02:04:37 PM
My mother suffered from terrible migraine attacks for most of her life. I strongly agree with the dog that you should get to see your doctor who can prescribe appropriate preventative medicines.
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Misunderstood on July 23, 2007, 02:06:38 PM
I agree, see a doctor without delay.

I suffered migraines for years but they where extremely painful, I am always very suspicious when there is no pain involved in any kind of condition as I see is as a way of making you stop what you are doing and pay attention.

I don't get any attacks any more, but still retain an acute sensitivity to light.

Considering what is going on in your life, I would imagine that it is stress caused, but you should be certain about that.
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 23, 2007, 02:07:46 PM
Just found this ~ Ocular Migraines (http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/ocular-migraine.htm)

It describes the condition perfectly.
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on July 23, 2007, 05:16:41 PM
Just found this ~ Ocular Migraines (http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/ocular-migraine.htm)

It describes the condition perfectly.

THAT Uncle M, describes exactly what it is in my case, as do the piccies.
Only difference is the multi couloured effect i get which is quite spectacular if annoying.
Amazing, and quite reasurring too.....now my bowels have been emptied thanks Snoops. lol:
Thanks UM for finding the info for me. Big weight off my mind I can tell you
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Spalpeen on July 23, 2007, 05:30:57 PM
Quote from: GROWLER link=topic=914. msg14809#msg14809 date=1185211001
. . . . . now my bowels have been emptied thanks Snoops.  lol:

Yeah man!
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on July 23, 2007, 05:54:56 PM
Quote from: GROWLER link=topic=914. msg14809#msg14809 date=1185211001
. . . . . now my bowels have been emptied thanks Snoops.  lol:

Yeah man!

 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001












ffs, how much more of this? ::)
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Anise on July 23, 2007, 08:11:25 PM
See your Doctor ASAP!

It may be nothing other than stress or a reaction to medication ~ which could be quickly sorted BUT on the other hand it sounds very much like it might be serious. Only your doctor will be able to tell you

I agree.

Could be a brain haemorrage, a clot, a tumour...anything  cry:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Berek on July 23, 2007, 08:12:44 PM
 whistle:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on July 23, 2007, 08:16:21 PM
See your Doctor ASAP!

It may be nothing other than stress or a reaction to medication ~ which could be quickly sorted BUT on the other hand it sounds very much like it might be serious. Only your doctor will be able to tell you

I agree.

Could be a brain haemorrage, a clot, a tumour...anything  cry:

Well thanks very much for your concern.
I'm almost warming to you now. cloud9:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Anise on July 23, 2007, 08:17:31 PM
Whistle your post count up as high as you like Berk but aura symptoms without headache and increased frequency all point to something far more serious than migraine.

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When to see a doctor

It is possible that migraine symptoms are caused by something more serious. See a doctor if you experience any of the symptoms below.

Aura symptoms without a headache.

A sudden change in the character of your migraine such as attacks coming more often, or treatment not working.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/migraine.html
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Anise on July 23, 2007, 08:19:21 PM
See your Doctor ASAP!

It may be nothing other than stress or a reaction to medication ~ which could be quickly sorted BUT on the other hand it sounds very much like it might be serious. Only your doctor will be able to tell you

I agree.

Could be a brain haemorrage, a clot, a tumour...anything  cry:

Well thanks very much for your concern.
I'm almost warming to you now. cloud9:

As much fun as these internet chat rooms can be occasionally something serious catches the eye and I feel it only right to respond appropriately.
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on July 23, 2007, 08:19:43 PM
whistle:

Which tune exactly are you whistling tonight Begsy, cus it's been going on for bloody hours now? ::)
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Berek on July 23, 2007, 08:20:38 PM
I'm whistling Russ Abbott's " Atmosphere "
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Anise on July 23, 2007, 08:21:08 PM
I'm whistling Russ Abbott's " Atmosphere "

 whistle:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on July 23, 2007, 08:25:46 PM
See your Doctor ASAP!

It may be nothing other than stress or a reaction to medication ~ which could be quickly sorted BUT on the other hand it sounds very much like it might be serious. Only your doctor will be able to tell you

I agree.

Could be a brain haemorrage, a clot, a tumour...anything  cry:

Well thanks very much for your concern.
I'm almost warming to you now. cloud9:

As much fun as these internet chat rooms can be occasionally something serious catches the eye and I feel it only right to respond appropriately.

Do you know A.S.E., I'd really like to believe you.Honestly.
 However recent pm's stating that you like to 'mock the afflicted' referring to me of course, do make me somewhat wary of your true intentions of concern. rubschin:

Giving you the benefit of my doubts, I'll thank you again and take the advice of Snoops and go and see the quack.
He'll no doubt tell me that there's a bug going 'round, to drink plenty of water, take paracetomol, and have lots and lots of rest, and to come back in a fortnight if I'm not dead.
Yea, right, ok. ::)
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Berek on July 23, 2007, 08:26:46 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w3bp0K0UdM
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Berek on July 23, 2007, 08:36:44 PM
Bloke walks into a chippy with a salmon under his arm and says to the manager: "Do you sell fish cakes?"

Manager: "No"

Bloke: "That's a shame, it's his birthday"
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on July 23, 2007, 08:39:48 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w3bp0K0UdM

Very good. Didn't realise their was a previously non released 6 hour version of it. whistle:

While I'm havin' a go at you, will you change that 'kin' avatar of yours and put it back to the one we're all familiar with. It's gettin' right on my tits tbh, and I don't really know why.
Sure I've seen it on another forum somewhere. rubschin:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Berek on July 23, 2007, 08:42:22 PM
 whistle:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on July 23, 2007, 08:44:01 PM
whistle:

FFS. Give me strength. ::)
WTF is THAT, pray?

Goin' for a little lie down. I feel another bastard migrane comin' on. evil:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Bar Wench on July 23, 2007, 08:50:36 PM
That one scares me.
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Barman on July 24, 2007, 06:29:42 AM
That one scares me.
Was it the ?clown? face ? quite scary?  scared2:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 24, 2007, 09:24:46 AM
That one scares me.
Was it the ?clown? face ? quite scary?  scared2:

It is a Cyberman, finished in primer. ::)
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Berek on July 24, 2007, 10:21:39 AM
 whistle:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on July 25, 2007, 12:19:39 PM
whistle:

...and what to we have now, pray? ::)
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Berek on July 25, 2007, 02:50:35 PM
 whistle: whistle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vskV9tKU6B0
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on July 25, 2007, 05:46:09 PM
whistle: whistle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vskV9tKU6B0

Will you PLEASE stop that incessant f'kin' whistlin Berek. It's gone well beyond gettin' on me tits now tbh, and you are swiftly heading for a Barrow....good pun ey lol:.... load of maggots down yer gruns if you DON'T SHUT THE F. UP. evil:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Berek on July 25, 2007, 07:20:53 PM
 scared2: scared2:


 point:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on April 10, 2010, 06:13:57 PM
Just had me tramp up 'me 'ill' partly ruined by a bastard migrane. cussing:

First time I've ever had one whilst out walking. Banghead
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Nick on April 10, 2010, 06:35:36 PM
Eat more cake
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2010, 06:37:57 PM
Eat more cake

I thought you were dead...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Nick on April 10, 2010, 06:39:46 PM
I am
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2010, 06:46:32 PM
I am

That old Ouija board works quickly then....?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Just One More on April 10, 2010, 07:28:06 PM
Just had me tramp up 'me 'ill' partly ruined by a bastard migrane. cussing:

First time I've ever had one whilst out walking. Banghead

Snoopy had it right in Reply No 1 Growler

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See your Doctor ASAP!

It may be nothing other than stress or a reaction to medication ~ which could be quickly sorted BUT on the other hand it sounds very much like it might be serious. Only your doctor will be able to tell you
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on April 10, 2010, 07:47:48 PM
Just had me tramp up 'me 'ill' partly ruined by a bastard migrane. cussing:

First time I've ever had one whilst out walking. Banghead

Snoopy had it right in Reply No 1 Growler

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See your Doctor ASAP!

It may be nothing other than stress or a reaction to medication ~ which could be quickly sorted BUT on the other hand it sounds very much like it might be serious. Only your doctor will be able to tell you

Thanks JOM.
Someone who ACTUALLY cares. cloud9:

Haven't had one of these for ages tbh, but horrible when they arrive. Nearly go blind with them.
Should have taken me white stick with me today. ::)

I think UM described the actual name for the type I get earlier on in the thread somewhere. No pain though. Most weird.
Bowl full of fresh pineapple and close me eyes for five minutes at the top of 'me 'ill', and it vanished as fast as it came.
Wonder if I was stressed out having to listen to all the overly excited sprogs screaming and hollering whilst plodding up there tbh?

Had it on and off for 20 years now, so it can't be that serious can it ey?  noooo:
More of an very annoying inconvienience than anything else imo

Feel free to move this thread into the medy center btw. It was started long after this thread iirc.
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Just One More on April 10, 2010, 08:09:00 PM
Feel free to move this thread into the medy center btw. It was started long after this thread iirc.

Ooh, will Barman wheel it down the corridor one one of those trolley bed things like they do in Casualty etc
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Just One More on April 10, 2010, 08:10:51 PM
Thanks JOM.
Someone who ACTUALLY cares. cloud9:

No problem (how old are you like)  ;)
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on April 10, 2010, 08:27:30 PM
Thanks JOM.
Someone who ACTUALLY cares. cloud9:

No problem (how old are you like)  ;)

W'asall this sudden infatuation with age all about then ey, and what's it got to do with me squiffy 'ed anyway like? confused:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 10, 2010, 09:19:29 PM
He must have 1 number left on his bingo card like  whistle:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on April 10, 2010, 09:25:25 PM
He must have 1 number left on his bingo card like  whistle:

Oh THAT? evil:

Disgusting thread with nil contribution from me.
Just gone down one rung on me social ladder JOM ::)
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Just One More on April 10, 2010, 09:30:31 PM
He must have 1 number left on his bingo card like  whistle:

Oh THAT? evil:

Disgusting thread with nil contribution from me.
Just gone down one rung on me social ladder JOM ::)

 redface: (29 and 46)
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on April 10, 2010, 09:45:52 PM
He must have 1 number left on his bingo card like  whistle:

Oh THAT? evil:

Disgusting thread with nil contribution from me.
Just gone down one rung on me social ladder JOM ::)

 redface: (29 and 46)

Tough shit matey. Miles out! Finger:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Pirate on April 11, 2010, 09:42:12 AM
What if you add them together?
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: GROWLER on April 11, 2010, 10:04:48 AM
What if you add them together?

The same as if I give you a slap I would imagine. evil:
Title: Re: Migrane attacks
Post by: Pirate on April 11, 2010, 10:45:03 AM
 happy001