Migraines

Im just curious, do you get a lot of migraines? I get them at regular intervals, just wondered if anyone else had them as part of their symptoms.

I suffer from migraines and mine have been getting worse as my pre-existing neck problem is kicking off again and I've got vast amounts of tension in my neck and shoulders.

I had a very interesting conversation with the chiropractor on Thursday - it was the first time I've had chiropractic treatment, I had physio last time it was a problem but thought I'd try a different approach this time (plus this chap is across the road from work).

I have vast amounts of tension in the side of my neck but also at the base of my skull which I think he said is C1 (and C2)? he was explaining that this area also includes fluid that supports, nourishes and feeds the brain. The long and the short of it (and I didn't mention SAD or mood at all) was that he said their is research that tension in this area can effect the workings of the brain and mood etc. It will be interesting to see what difference I see as well as a reduction in migraines. I know that I am very foggy and stupid when I have a migraine!

Might be a research topic for anyone interested who has some time.

Interesting thread. I get occasional migraine, but independent of SAD. Haven't had a really bad one recently.

Piglet, I've found that a lot of people who have a headache find that it stems from tension in the neck and shoulder area.

Speaking from a position of knowledge, a good treatment for this, if you have no contra-indications, would be massage therapy given by a sports therapist, or a good massage therapist. On the whole, physios may have learned massage skills as part of their training, but don't do it often enough to gain true proficiency, or have enough time during consultation to be able to treat adequately. This applies particularly in the NHS setting.

BTW I have qualifications (and insurance to practise) in Swedish body massage, Indian Head Massage and Sports Massage therapy.

I have quite severe migranes as I end up hiding under my duvet,I also have tension in my neck and shoulders.
I was advsed by a physio to try putting a warm hotwater bottle at the neck area as it helps with the blood flow and also to have menthol crystals(not too many) disolved in hot water and placed near the bed.
Hope this helps its worth a try.

Keep your blood sugar level by eating every two to three hours. This prevents the dip when you go for too long without anything to eat.