Ok, so i know that it's not supposed to happen... But i have been a CH Champ for 11 years now episodic, and for some reason THIS time every time at the very end after all the pain.. for some time after i feel so sick..

Any suggestions?

I have been on the same meds for 2 years and this is the first time this has happened. The sick feeling has been going on for about 2 weeks now.

Another thing.. I have found another trigger.. my beloved coffee. I brewed some this morning and just about had to call 911 i rarely cry.. and this one did it.

So now, i fear coffee shops I HATE THESE STUPID THINGS

Hi There!

I also get sick to my stomach after a pretty high kip level.  As a child, I threw up after every hit.  I think that it is my body's response to pain.  After I toss my cookies, my HA starts to subside.  I'm not really sure what might help it.   Sorry :-/

It is strange that coffee was a trigger for you as many find caffeine to be helpful.  Could it have been just a coincidence that you were hit just after the coffee?  Who knows?  This thing is different for all of us.  

I'm sorry that you had to endure such a bad hit.  I hate it when the beast makes me cry but it happens to the best of us!  Hang in there!  

Jeannie

it was the smell of the brewing coffee that set me off. i had to open every door and window in my house (it was 37 outside) and pour the coffee out..) i didn't even get to taste the coffee..

I find that sometimes, that if it is a smell inside the house that if i stand outside.. the pain eases (not much..but some) and that's what it did.

So.. i can add Brewing coffee to the list.

Hi Darlin,

Bless your heart. Sometimes after a hit, I also become sick to my stomach, even dry heave during the episode because of the pain. I think our bodies can only take so much before they react in what ever way.
I know for me, my rebound time is now is much longer than when they first started. You would think I would be used to it by now.
Have you tried hot tea as a caffeine delivery system?  When the thunder comes, I take 3 or 4 gallon sized (yes GALLON sized)  tea bags, put in a tea kettle that is about half full and bring it to almost a boil. I know it's very strong tea but it seems to help some... sometimes.
Hope you have a good night and a even better tomorrow!

Dear love2bamommy:

Depending upon the intensity of the CH, I can get severely nauseated and keep some phergan (prescription) handy.  But more to the point, just before a CH, and during a CH, I become super-sensitive to odors.

The most offensive ones for me are floral perfumes, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and the perfumes they use in detergents, candles, and incense.  When I'm having a particularly bad time with many CH per day, I think those same odors are triggers for me.

Ray

Your not pregnant are you? :D ;)
thebb

 
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THIS time every time at the very end after all the pain.. for some time after i feel so sick

 What meds are you on?   One thing about this condition is that they can and DO morph.  Changes directions on us at a moments notice.  What workes fine for one cycle...fails the next.  Just because it has never happened to you before means nothing.

Coffee is a vasoconstrictor, which is a good thing for us.  I have no idea of how that can be a trigger.  Some of us sleep with a coffee cup in hand.  (JK)

Linda

Aw sorry that you get so sick!! Try the tea thing like Rick explained; we've recently had to switch to that method because for some reason smells are starting to trigger J. too; not sure if it's as effective for us yet, haven't got to test it enough; he's only had one since the switch that required anything so he might be coming off the cycle. New development with the smells; but these things morph a lot so we'll go for the ride. Lots of pf vibes your way & have a great day regardless. We're with ya!

Sorry to hear about the coffee scent triggering your headaches - let's hope that one changes for you!

As for the nausea, have you ever tried crystalized ginger?  I get extreme nausea before attacks and I have been trying crystalized ginger, which is basically dried ginger coated with evaporated cane juice.  It doesn't completely remove the nausea but it helps a little - at least it helps me keep from losing my lunch.  The trick is getting it in early. When the shadow headaches come, I break out the ginger and take a piece every half hour or so.  I notice a difference - perhaps it could work for you, too.  You can get it at most health food stores and it is relatively inexpensive.  You can also try ginger tea - it is pretty spicy but it does help settle the stomach and works better than the crystalized ginger if the nausea has already kicked in.  

Wishing you PF days and nights -
Kushka

Too bad about the Coffee.

You'd have to pry the cup from my cold dead hand.

                                 PFD's On Ya
                                       JPC

a coffee trigger  oh the horror.  :'(  i wouldn't survive.
have you tried the coffee energy drinks, no brewing involved.