My 11 year old was diagnosed with migraines.....

Good Morning Everyone,

My 11 year old son was really sick yesterday and since he already had a flu shot back at the beginning of November, I wanted to get him checked out. The doctor looked him over, then asked the mandatory 1001 questions and diagnosed him with migraines.

Now I get migraines, although not as frequently as I used to. I'm feeling bad because I probably passed them on to him, but more importantly, I'm wondering how we can deal with it best. I know that migraines can be triggered by different things(mine are usually stress) but I am not sure what could trigger one in an 11 year old boy. I never had migraines until I was in my 20s, so I'm in new territory here. I'm also concerned about school. Since he has never been one to get sick, I've never had to worry about him being out and making up time.

Anyone out there have a child that gets migraines? Any suggestions of what helps?

I know it will all be alright, I guess I just need some advice on how I can make it as easy for him to handle as possible.

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Tamara L~will view, may comment~ S. Jan 13, 2009, 11:11am EST

No, I'm sorry. That's one thing my kids don't have. I hope you find the help you need.

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Teresa A. Jan 13, 2009, 11:30am EST

When my daughter started getting migraines in high school we went the natural route.

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Debra H. Jan 13, 2009, 12:09pm EST

Our middle son was getting migraines at 5 the best relief we could find for him was to lay him on his back in a tub of cool to cold water with the water just below his ears and then use a washcloth and wring the water over his forehead.

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strongthrufight E. Jan 13, 2009, 12:16pm EST

My 9 year old has migraines in reaction to food allergies and temperature changes...Maybe you could try a natural route to what's causing them...Is it a reaction to something in the environment or is his life too stressful?

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Kathryn E. Jan 13, 2009, 12:18pm EST

Fluids can help....

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Amanda C. Jan 13, 2009, 12:19pm EST

I get migraines and not much helps. They seem to run in my family as my mother and several of her siblings get them. I just hope my daughter never has them.

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Apryl Just Apryl Jan 13, 2009, 12:22pm EST

I have never had a child that gets migraines but I do on occasion. My Doctor told me to buy coca cola in 2 liters and chug them. When I get one I start guzzling coca cola and it has never failed me.

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tammie p. Jan 13, 2009, 12:41pm EST

sorry, i do not

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Kelly K. Jan 13, 2009, 2:20pm EST

Thanks for the help everyone. I plan on trying everthing I can to help him fell even a little better. I know that just about everything I have tried is useless to me, other than hoping I can fall asleep and that it will be gone when I wake up. I never heard the cola thing before. I'll have to try that for myself sometime.

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Steph-in-NE ..... Jan 14, 2009, 10:12am EST

fine out with the dr what is causes this,, then stay away from choclate and caffine, I have been told this helps,, and maybe some good food, not sure what your diet is,, vegies and less red meat

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Ashley B. Jan 15, 2009, 5:46pm EST

The cola works because of the caffiene. Most migraine meds have caffiene in them. I wouldn't suggest the soda method unless he's unresponsive to migraine meds. I used to take excedrin migraine and it worked quite well until my body got used to it. Then I took it, and added a a regular soda, eventually working up to Jolt Ultra cola just to take the edge off things. Jolt is probably the highest caffienated product you will find in the U.S. I wouldn't suggest the soda method either because being over caffinated is not good for you, and wreaks havoc when you come off your caffine kick and can actually cause rebound headaches. However, as of late, I drink a Jolt ultra, and go to bed with Aleve, or at least sit in a dark room.

If he gets nauseaus with his headahces which I am guessing he does, since you said he seemed sick, I'd ask his doctor for some medicine for the nausea. I use Tigan when I am affected this way and it helps.

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My 11 year old was diagnosed with migraines...any suggestions?

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