Everyone seems to think migraines are just very bad headaches but they are more than that. Migraines are a throbbing pain, sometimes severe enough to leave you unable to continue your daily function. Some migraine suffers also have what is called an aura. With an aura you may experience shining lights in your vision or blind spots. You may also see zigzag lines in your field of vision.
Before a migraine you may have a craving for sweets, drowsiness or depression. Migraines can last for a few hours to a few days.
What is the connection with Meniere’s disease? It is reported that almost half of the MM patients will have migraines. And migraines are also common with motion sickness which is certainly common with inner ear disorders.
Fortunately migraines can be treated with medication such as tripans which are used with severe cases of Migraines. Ibuprofen can help relieve minor cases of migraines.
For further information about migraines go to the Mayo Clinic web site.
I would love to hear any comments about the connection between migraines and Meniere’s disease. Fortunately I haven’t had any migraines (yet) with my MM.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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Dear David,
my wife Jikke has had migraines since she was a juvenile, and only recently (2 years back) started having MD. We suspect a connection, and so have asked a neurologist to be a part of the examination team that treats my wife, but have no definite answers...
all the best,
Bas de Groot
the Netherlands
Bas,
Let us know what you find out,
good luck
David
I also have started having migraines, with vertigo, and was just diagnosed with Meniere's. The low-salt diet I've started has helped a lot, and I have pain medication, which helps with the migraines. Though once the vertigo is triggered by the headache, it won't respond to vestibular suppressants. Usually this means a horrible day and night, and a day of recovery.
I am glad that the low salt diet is working for you. When I get an attack also the meds don't help much either.
thanks for the comment and keep in touch
David
I have suffered from migraines for five years now. Just recently I have heard the term "meniere's". I've experienced hearing loss, vertigo, vomiting, etc. but mine lasts more than mere hours, they last for days, and at times up to 14 days. I look forward to reading thru your blog to become more informed. I find that people who study medicine are less likely to diagnose you with meniere's than those who study alternative med.
Hi,
I would definitely check with an inner ear specialist if I were you. It sounds like you have a pretty rough time.
good luck and stay in touch
David
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