As I Recall It: My First Migraine
I was pregnant with my first child. At the very beginning of my second trimester, I had this (what I thought) was extreme head pain, so much so that I thought I was having a stroke (though I didn't say that out loud to my husband, who was a very nervous first-time dad). I called my OBGYN's office to ask what I should do. He rightly told me to head for the medical center on the USMC base where my husband was stationed. He was already prepping for another delivery, so he checked me in and prescribed a safe pain reliever and fluids to be run through an IV. I was a bit dehydrated (I'd been dealing with some residual morning sickness). I felt better but extremely tired. I went home to sleep most of the evening right through to the next day. My baby, however, wasn't sleepy, LOL. She was born in March of '91. She and my son both experience migraines. I feel pretty guilty about that when I see the two of them suffer the same experience. I know, objectively, that there isn't anything I could have done to change the genetics, but still.... I think some of you must understand that feeling.
Migraines don't just run through the family; there's a stampede of migraine sufferers.
What a scary experience that sounds like,
, to experience those symptoms during your first pregnancy! Thank goodness your doctor was able to get you rehydrated and some pregnancy-safe pain meds. And I'm sorry to hear that both your son and daughter suffer with migraine attacks as well. It certainly isn't your fault, although I'm sure other parents can relate to that feeling you mention. Not to mention how painful it is as a mother to watch our children suffer and hurting. Do any of the three of you find any medications or treatments helpful in managing migraine? I'm also curious if, with similar genetics, the three of you have found that you find that you react to medications similarly. Sending you all gentle hugs! -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member) 
Hi Lyn! Thanks for sharing a little about your family with us. Your post is a great example of how different migraine is for each person, even within families. I can imagine how much the earplugs help your daughter, both in the midst of migraine and then dealing with her sensory processing difficulties.
How is your son doing with the sumatriptan? Do you think it's made a difference for him so far?
I know some people have tried chiropractic for their migraines, with varied results. What is the adjustment like when you're trying to treat migraine symptoms? Just curious if you feel like sharing more!
Wishing all the best for all of you going forward. Your kids are lucky to have a parent in their corner that really understands what life with migraine is like. -Melissa, team memberHi Lyn,
, thanks so much for sharing so much detail about you and your kids' migraine and treatment. As Melissa pointed out, it's such a good example of how different migraine and treatments can impact individuals, even with the same genetics. I'm glad that both your kids seem to have found treatments and regimes that seem to bring them some relief. I imagine the trial and error of that is heartbreaking to watch your child go through the struggle of pain and hoping for relief. (And yes, thank goodness for that doctor who put two and two together for the abdominal migraine in your son.)
I certainly think there is something to be said about mother's intuition. And it doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility that various things (like the cyst you mention) might impact how the brain responds to medications. Even if there isn't any scientific proof to back it up, yet.
Thanks again for sharing more about your and your kids' experiences! Wishing all three of you a gentle day! -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
