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Posted by partlycloudy on August 2, 2004, at 9:45:27
Is there a correlation between EMDR therapy and increased migraine headaches? I "normally" get them every six weeks or so and lately it's been every day for about 2 weeks. And I have that sick tummy feeling I used to get when I was a kid.
pc
Posted by Aphrodite on August 2, 2004, at 13:17:22
In reply to EMDR and migraine, posted by partlycloudy on August 2, 2004, at 9:45:27
I've gotten intense migraines after EMDR. I'm prone to them anyway, and they are triggered by stress. I just make sure I have my Zomig on me:)
Posted by partlycloudy on August 2, 2004, at 14:21:29
In reply to I thought I was the only one . . . » partlycloudy, posted by Aphrodite on August 2, 2004, at 13:17:22
I just can't believe I'm blowing through my Maxalt so quickly. Usually my prescription lasts me for months, and now I need it every day.
Feel like I've taken a huge step back into my teenage years with these frequent headaches. Every stressor in my life was expressed through them. The whole shebang: light and noise sensitivity, pain so intense I just want to hide under the covers and squeeze my head to relieve the pressure coming from inside.
I'm glad I'm not alone!
Posted by antigua on August 2, 2004, at 19:29:44
In reply to EMDR and migraine, posted by partlycloudy on August 2, 2004, at 9:45:27
I made that same connection last week after EMDR. The difference was, however, that I cried throughout the entire EMDR session last week. I left feeling very badly (still do feel bad)and that's really the first time since I started that I felt so bad.
Thanks,
Susan
Posted by Dinah on August 2, 2004, at 20:02:38
In reply to EMDR and migraine, posted by partlycloudy on August 2, 2004, at 9:45:27
To me there's a huge link between emotion and migraines. So any therapy session that causes a large affective response on my part might also trigger a migraine.
I also find that headaches, tho not necessarily migraines, go hand in hand with the mild self hypnosis that I often practice during therapy.
Posted by Jai Narayan on August 2, 2004, at 22:21:17
In reply to Re: EMDR and migraine » partlycloudy, posted by Dinah on August 2, 2004, at 20:02:38
I remembered that there is a trigger with light coming through the trees in a strobe effect.
I know that the stimulation from a visual strobe can bring on a migraine....
What do you use in your EMDR?
1. visual
2. hearing
3. sensual
I use both hearing and sense based stimuli.
It's the most effective for me.
For me the visual would bring on a migraine.
I am so vulnerable to visual stobe light trigger.I am so sorry you are having a migraine every day.....that happened to me for awhile and it was miserable.
I used niacin to stop the effect. Now I can't do the niacin because it is too disruptive for my skin. The flush caused my skin to feel too sensitive.
But when I did the Niacin it would disrupt the headache...
What are you going to do?
Posted by shortelise on August 3, 2004, at 1:26:49
In reply to Re: EMDR and migraine, posted by Jai Narayan on August 2, 2004, at 22:21:17
It seems that when there are several triggers at the same time, chance for getting a migraine is greatest.
So if there is emotional stress, crying (a huge trigger for some), maybe not drinking any water for the hour, bright light, also feeling physically stressed and maybe not sleeping well the night before ... that sure could be a recipe for migraine.One of the things that can be most helpful is to drink lots of water. It can really make a difference for me at times.
I go to a wonderful migraine site, though few there will have heard of EMDR
look for the forum/discussion
Shorte
Posted by partlycloudy on August 3, 2004, at 4:43:47
In reply to migraine triggers, posted by shortelise on August 3, 2004, at 1:26:49
My migraines appear to be directly related to the war my hormones have announced on my body. It seems that since I'm revisiting memories from age 14, they are going to give me the physical experiences to match. I'm going to call my ob-gyn today. (Also seeing p-doc today and more EMDR tomorrow.)
I'm on HRT but it would appear that my ovaries think otherwise. See, I stopped sweating, and started getting headaches. What a trade!
Posted by gardenergirl on August 3, 2004, at 6:42:52
In reply to My Ah-ha! minute, posted by partlycloudy on August 3, 2004, at 4:43:47
Aaarrgghh, hormones...can't live with 'em; can't live without 'em!
Sorry you are suffering. I hope you are able to get some relief.
Take care,
gg
Posted by partlycloudy on August 3, 2004, at 13:20:13
In reply to My Ah-ha! minute, posted by partlycloudy on August 3, 2004, at 4:43:47
My ob-gyn had me take off my HRT patch and the migraine *vanished*. What kind of dastardly tricks is my body going to play next?? Immaculate conception? I'm still going to keep track of my headaches and their relation to my EMDR. Thanks for all your replies, helpful as always.
pc
Posted by shortelise on August 3, 2004, at 15:18:43
In reply to Later that same day..., posted by partlycloudy on August 3, 2004, at 13:20:13
HRT gives some migraines. Others it helps control them. For others still, it makes no difference.
Shorte
Posted by partlycloudy on August 3, 2004, at 17:06:07
In reply to HRT and migraines » partlycloudy, posted by shortelise on August 3, 2004, at 15:18:43
I went on HRT because I was getting non-stop migraines and a non-stop period at the same time. Now I'll try some naturally-derived estrogen pill my doctor sampled.
(I do think the EMDR sensitized me so I was triggering more easily, too. We've had very unsettled weather and noises and light have been bothering me much more.)
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 3, 2004, at 17:37:23
In reply to HRT and migraines » partlycloudy, posted by shortelise on August 3, 2004, at 15:18:43
> HRT gives some migraines. Others it helps control them. For others still, it makes no difference.
Sorry to interrupt, but I'd like to redirect follow-ups regarding HRT and migraines to Psycho-Babble Health. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/health/20040729/msgs/373733.html
Thanks,
Bob
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