Hey all. Tomorrow makes two weeks with an intense migraine. I've already been to the chiropractor and Emergency Room for it. Can't seem to focus on anything else for the pain most of the time. Any advice or well wishes appreciated.

That sounds like hell on earth, I'm sorry! Has it gone away yet? The longest I ever had a migraine was three days, and I just wanted to die, I can't imagine two weeks though.

Not to scare you, but you may want to go to the eye doctor, especially if you're any lbs overweight (not to be mean or anything)

I had intense constant migraines for about a month and tried everything. Unrelated, I went to a pre-scheduled eye doctor appointment and found out my optic nerves were swollen. Turns out I had developed a rare nuerological disorder called Psuedtumor cerebri. Its just pressure in the head and spine pressing against everything and causing headaches. While you wait drink plenty of water. I'm ok now, its very manageable and won't kill you or anything. Its not common so many doctors brush over it.

Not sure why it has anything to do with migraine tbh.

However, since we aren't best suited to help you out, I'll suggest you to see an ophthalmologist or an optometrist. Not an optician as those aren't suited to diagnose anything. Optometrist aren't doctors but they sure can help. If nothing shows up (ie no glaucoma etc), then visit your family doctor so you can see a neurologist and get a solid MRI scan of your brain.

It's the best way to know. I have 'migraines' as well that ends up in my left eye all the time. I went to the optometrist today and since everything is normal, I'll try to see a neurologist. Good luck and I hope you feel better!

please do research on it before you claim you don't know what something has to do with something.

Psuedtumor cerebri is a neurological disorder where the spine produces too much cerebral fluid, this excess fluid surrounds the brain and face, causing intense migraines and swollen optic nerves (ya know the things in your eye balls >.>) It is generally first diagnosed when your doctor finds out you have swollen optic nerves because that is typically the first system that occurs. You can potentially feel fine and have excess fluid pushing behind your eyes , causing you to slowly lose your vision.

If you were to go to an er for migraines they would not give you a lumbar puncture (only way to officially diagnose) to check if you have excess spinal fluid as a lot of ers don't even do it. The one in my town does not, for example.

Here are a few websites you can visit :

https://www.healthline.com/health/pseudotumor-cerebri#causes2 http://ihrfoundation.org/hypertension/info/C72

From the last webpage: The Modified Dandy Criteria for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension is the official criteria used to diagnose IIH. According to the Dandy criteria, an IIH diagnosis is appropriate if a person:

• has signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, such as papilledema and headache;

Papilledema is a fancy term for swollen optic nerves.

by eye doctor, i meant anyone with the proper equipment to look into your eyes and view the optic nerves.

I'm sorry if I come off as harsh. I've had this for over a year and its something that never hurts to get checked for. It's also insulting for you to act like what I said made no sense just because you didn't know about it. No hard feelings.

You may have misunderstood. I was refering to the weight reference you've made and not Pseudotumor Cerebri at all. Being fat is not a reason to have such condition, which is why I've used your quote about it. Being fat does not lead to an automatic glaucoma or high blood pressure in the eye, let alone in the brain. You can have fluid in your brain that is not tied to migraine, but a stroke. An MRI is the first good call to proceed carefully.

As we are both not doctors, I merely suggested to try all the test before saying "oh it's this". I'm pretty sure you've seen my response to the first poster as an aggresion towards you, which is not the case.

This is my last answer as we are going away from the topic. Have a nice day.

Ah, I am so sorry, I had no idea migraines could last for two weeks. I had a friend who got constant migraines and she decided to do botox (yes I know, sounds weird!) in her face and head, and it really helped. Best of luck.

Im sorry to hear that! I usually dunk myself in a cold bath until I can focus again. I recently started a migraine medication to help keep them at bay through my primary doctor it might be worth it to try the doctor again or go to a ENT specialist.

yay science denier

Hey everyone. Thanks for the replies. I still have the migraine, but it has dulled significantly. I have since been to my regular doctor who started me on new meds and referred me to a new neuro. I didn't think to mention last time, I've had many scans and tests done and have seen a neuro before. They definitely are just migraines with aura, with uncertain origin. Also, now added to the list are chronic daily headache and occipital neuralgia. I was mostly looking for well wishes or opinions, what has worked for you.

Keep us updated, I hope the best for your struggling. Much love! ❤️

Omg. x_x That's miserable, my mother used to get migraines like that all the time.

We only just found out that her migraines aren't migraines and are actually severe muscle spasms off her left shoulder. My point in that being don't let the doctors treat you like "Oh, it's just your time of life! You should expect this!" Because it's a crock of bull.

Keep us posted and stay strong. <3

Okay, so same about the muscle spasms, even in the same area!. I am now on muscle relaxers for 6 months along with the migraine meds. This doctor is taking good care of me. Will definitely keep everyone posted.

I'm so glad to hear that you're getting the care you need and that you're doing better! :)